The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 1003:

Unbothered, Brenna looked up just long enough to offer a faint smile. “Yes, quite the coincidence. Tell me, Mrs. Mitchell, are you looking for another match for your son?”

Ellie kept a cold expression, uninterested in conversing with Elsa. She kept her focus fixed on the crab in front of her, peeling each piece for her son with practiced care.

Elsa didn’t admit to anything. She wasn’t foolish enough to give her son any ammunition against her, unsure if Brenna might tell him everything.

A sigh, heavy with feigned regret, escaped Elsa. “It’s such a pity you and my son didn’t work out. Honestly, finding a man of his caliber was not easy for you. You might never find someone as exceptional again. You’re probably going to end up with someone far less remarkable. I know quite a few officers in the military; would you like me to introduce you to some? I’d be happy to make an introduction; just say the word.”

In her mind, she thought of those middle-aged bachelors, unmarried or long widowed, with ugly features that women wouldn’t even want to glance at. She truly believed Brenna was suited for them.

“So? Want me to set you up?” Elsa asked, feigning concern.

She met Elsa’s gaze with an icy stare and answered, “No thanks. I’m already

given a proper education… Who would even look at you twice? Are you lying just to make yourself feel better, or is this some story you cooked up to save face after getting dumped by my son? I know plenty of unmarried older men. Let

and flung

asked Elsa, wide-eyed and

tolerated you for his sake. But that is over. I am no longer

Gracie. “You want her to be your future daughter-in-law, right? Too bad. She’s

forgetting all about revenge as she

Ł𝖆𝖙𝖾𝘀𝖙 𝙘ђ𝖺𝐩𝑡𝖾𝗋𝘀 ɡ⍺𝗅ⓝ𝗈ν𝓮𝗅𝓈﹒ⅽ𝗈𝗺

as Elsa turned her questioning gaze on her, though, Gracie hesitated and withdrew her hand, awkwardness flooding

But every effort to win Elsa’s approval seemed in vain now, especially when Elsa’s look made it clear she