The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 1034:

“We signed a lease. If you want a floor, you’ll need to pay the penalty. That’s the only way we can vacate one floor for you,” Brenna said sharply.

Gracie chuckled, though her smile didn’t reach her eyes. “Miss Harper, don’t you think that’s a bit out of line? You’re using the building that belongs to the Mitchell Group. We have every right to take back any part of it whenever we choose. If I decide to reclaim both floors, you’ll have no choice but to tell your team to pack up their things and go. It’s not really up to you.”

She didn’t bother hiding her hostility. Every word she spoke carried a bite, and she made no effort to soften it. Brenna was left wondering what she’d done to deserve such hostility from Gracie.

“Is that so? Then go get the contract. Pay the penalty, and I’ll leave right away,” said Brenna, just as cold. “Do you know why Ethan and I signed that lease in the first place? With the way things were between us, we didn’t even need one at that time.”

Gracie’s brows drew together. “Why?”

want me out of the building. She wanted me out of Ethan’s life. So Ethan had his lawyer draw up a lease. I signed for both the 57th and 58th floors. It’s for a hundred years. I can leave if I choose to. But if Ethan or the Mitchell Group tries to push me out, they have to pay a ten billion penalty. Learning that, his mother had no choice but to

the same expression. Did Gracie really think she could just push them around easily? She had just started working here and already wanted to throw her weight

“Even if Ethan wants me out,

I need to lead this project on my own. I’ll be hiring a full team. There’s no space left

did Gracie think

contract,”

slid open on the first floor, Brenna and Thiago stepped out. They had meant to dodge Gracie and head straight to Thiago’s office. But after being cornered like that, they

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shut her down without hesitation earlier. “If you

an outrageous penalty just to make sure no one