The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 989:

“Forget it, Lilith,” Brenna replied. “They’re just talking business. Ernst already knew about me and Ethan splitting up, and honestly, he’s never tried to defend Ethan or pressure me to get back together with him.”

A dramatic eye roll from Lilith made her opinion of Ernst’s behavior clear. “I’m definitely asking him later what he thinks he’s doing, cozying up to Gracie like that. How could he get close to an outsider who hurt you before? That’s just outrageous. He’s your brother, after all.”

Setting her glass aside, Brenna said, “I need to use the restroom.”

Without hesitation, Lilith put down her drink as well. “Let’s go together. No sense wasting our time on those men any longer.”

Purses in hand, the two made their way toward the restroom. It didn’t take long before they spotted Gracie heading there too. Being closer, she reached the restroom before Brenna and Lilith could.

Brenna tugged on Lilith’s arm. “Let’s wait a bit. I don’t want to run into her.”

With a quiet nod, Lilith agreed, and both she and Brenna slowed down. Then, they encountered some people they knew and exchanged pleasantries for a while. Afterward, they headed toward the restroom again.

voice was strained, tinged with

women’s restroom,

had no choice but to wait

patted her chest after getting

glance passed between her and Lilith. Then, they each

Gracie was about to leave when her phone began to vibrate. The name on the display sent a cold wave of dread through her. With every ring, her fear grew. She didn’t want to

had a second to steady herself before the ringtone blared once more, every note fueling

give up. Ignoring the call wasn’t an option—she knew

at g αℓ

Shaking, she pressed “answer.”

voice wavered as she fought to sound

already conjuring up images