The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 967:

He took a steadying breath before asking, “So, what’s the truth? Did you and Hector actually get married? Last time we talked, you said he was just your fiancé. Now you’re calling him your husband.” He struggled to discern fact from confusion in her story.

Normally, lies grated on him, but tonight his heart had softened. Gracie’s shattered confidence made it impossible for him to be angry. Instead, he felt deep sympathy—her fear had left her unable to trust anyone. Everything she had done before was simply her way of testing him, and he didn’t blame her at all.

Despite her efforts to steady herself, her sobs slipped through, stirring anyone’s compassion. Gracie sniffed and fought back another wave of tears. “I really did marry him, Ethan. Almost a year ago. Before the wedding, he chased me with flowers every day—always so gentle. I was going through so much. My dad was in the hospital, and Hector seemed like the only person who cared about me. I never thought he would turn out this way. I honestly believed he loved me, but it was all a lie. From the start, he had his sights on the Wilson Group. The only reason he married me was to seize control.”

Her voice trembled as she continued, “When I returned, my father was already seriously ill. I don’t know how much longer he has. Ethan, I need your help. What am I supposed to do?”

Ethan’s face grew grim as he tightened his grip on his phone. He thumbed through his contacts, searching for the name he needed. “You can count on me. I won’t let you face this alone.”

“Brewster, I need you to dig up some information

the other end of the line, Brewster Coleman—Ethan’s

savvy operator, his network

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with Gracie. She says Hector is after control

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settled over Ethan with each new revelation, the knot in his stomach tightening as the truth unfolded. Nothing