The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 1027:

It was now clear to Brenna that what he really wanted was reassurance.

She said, “No, you made the right choice. You don’t owe her anything. You treated her like a friend, but she expected you to give up everything to help her. You shouldn’t feel guilty. You didn’t do anything wrong. If you’d thrown the Mitchell Group at her problems, your employees would have paid the price. Why should their lives be affected to save hers?”

Ethan nodded, agreeing with her reasoning, but Gracie had called and blamed him for everything.

“Gracie flew home to sort out her father’s mess. Maybe she’ll return later, maybe not. When she left, she asked me to see her off, even hoping I would go with her to handle her father’s funeral. I think she might want me to help her take revenge on Hector, so I refused her.”

Opening up with complete honesty, Ethan laid out the entire story for Brenna.

“You shouldn’t get involved in their affairs anymore. Gracie is no match for Hector and never will be. She just wants to drag you into her mess.” Some of the chill in Brenna’s attitude faded, her disapproval of Ethan easing slightly.

Ethan’s voice was firm. He was

dive back into their relationship so

stayed quiet for a

taking it as a sign she was open to his suggestion. “Perfect, it’s decided.

hum, a spark of contentment flickering within

waiting for me. I’ll come by after work.” As he opened the door, he

a nod and a grin. “You

Thiago’s presence unusually pleasant.

𝖍𝖔𝖘𝖙𝗘𝗗

replied,

this.” Without even glancing at it, Brenna signed. “The robotic dog

to inform him