The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 1031:

Reading his response eased Brenna’s mind. She knew that Ethan wasn’t lying, so she let the matter go.

Annual company gatherings usually unfolded in a predictable fashion. The chairman and the CEO would give their speeches, achievements for the year were recapped, and high-performing staff members would receive their awards. Brenna never looked forward to these formalities. Even while handing out trophies to staff members, she kept her expression calm, treating it as just another task.

The next day, as Brenna arrived at her company, she encountered Alec at the lobby entrance.

With an uneasy look, Alec blocked her way to stop her.

“Brenna, Gracie is back again. Aren’t you afraid she’ll take Ethan away from you? Yesterday, she wouldn’t stop following Ethan and even got in his car. Doesn’t that bother you? Honestly, I’d be worried if I were you.”

Brenna had her doubts about Alec’s intentions. This made the fourth time he had come to her with the same gossipy tone, always sharing news meant to upset her.

got a ride from Neville, so I don’t see any

of panic flashed in Alec’s eyes before he forced a laugh. “So you found out? Word is, Gracie is divorced now and might be making a move on Mr. Mitchell. You should watch out. Guys like Mr. Mitchell—successful, loyal, principled, and well-off—don’t come around every day. Any woman would want him. If you’re not careful, Gracie might just steal him from

short nod, signaling that she wanted to end the conversation, and stepped

stopped beside Brenna. She wore a bright, confident smile, looking nothing like the heartbroken woman Brenna remembered from their earlier encounters. Gracie seemed like a completely new person

to grab lunch together today?” Gracie spoke as if she didn’t know that she and Brenna were rivals

her tone flat. “Have you sorted out all

toward Brenna simmered beneath the surface. This was a sore spot for her; she had lost nearly everything and was drowning in debt because of the matter. The only way to get by was to work for the Mitchell Group at a modest salary. Without this job, she wouldn’t even

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of the Wilson Group. Now, I’m officially starting as vice president here at the Mitchell Group. I hope we’ll get along well from

a faint smile. “Is that so? Sounds like good news. Let’s have lunch