The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 997:

Throwing Judy a look filled with scorn, Brenna walked away, taking Lilith along with her.

Right then, Thiago arrived, weaving through the crowd toward Brenna. Ethan started to follow Brenna, wanting to clear things up with her, but the sound of his phone stopped him. He moved aside, forced to answer the call.

“Boss, I tried everything, but I couldn’t stop him from going in. He’s already made it upstairs. He’s brought a whole crew with him!”

After ending the call, Ethan looked over and saw Brenna deep in conversation with Gracie. The two of them talked with polite smiles, looking like friends. There was no hint of hostility between them.

Ethan called, “Gracie!” It wasn’t that he feared Hector, but given his position, stepping in to defend Gracie might only worsen the situation. It could provoke Hector further, leading to even more severe mistreatment of Gracie in private. The faint worry in Ethan’s eyes told Gracie everything she needed to know. She caught on right away. “He’s here, isn’t he?”

Brenna watched the exchange between them, an uncomfortable feeling creeping in. It almost seemed like Ethan and Gracie had their own private world, speaking to each other with a closeness that made her frown. She was standing right there, yet they acted as though she didn’t exist.

sick to her stomach by their actions, Brenna turned

have been controlled by a dangerous mob boss. Gracie was even forced to marry the boss’ son, Hector. Now, Hector’s shown up. Can you help me keep Gracie safe?” His voice carried a sense of desperation, and his eyes pleaded for understanding. But Brenna’s discomfort only grew stronger,

to help Gracie get divorced so you can marry her yourself? Then what? Am I supposed to wish you

“That’s not what I’m trying to say. I honestly can’t keep her safe myself. Brenna,

am no saint,” Brenna replied with a chill in her tone before

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over Gracie, and she stood frozen, uncertain about what to do

looked back at her, and the only idea that came to him was to let Gracie

and Gracie could reach the exit, the heavy

surrounded by his bodyguards