The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 1044:

Whatever her personal feelings toward Waldo, Gracie knew better than to jeopardize Ethan’s business.

For Ethan’s sake, she swallowed her pride and endured the ordeal.

As the car sped away from the venue, Gracie’s jaw tightened. She muttered under her breath, “I can’t stand that man. Next time you do business with him, leave me out of it.”

Ethan met her complaint with a shrug, not bothered by her anger nor particularly sympathetic. “I told you not to come with me. You insisted. Waldo’s always been this way. Best if you just steer clear.”

Catching her reflection in the rearview, Ethan saw Gracie’s displeased expression, lips pressed tight as she glared at the passing scenery.

She had hoped Ethan would comfort her, but his words only implied she had brought Waldo’s harassment upon herself.

Brenna. If Brenna hadn’t been around, perhaps

attempt to lift her mood. “Lighten up. Brenna helped you teach him a lesson,

Gracie’s obvious sulk, couldn’t help but feel Gracie was angling for Ethan’s

let the matter slide; after all, Gracie had not gotten anything

reassurance nor the

rise above the drama, she decided there was no point in sparring with Gracie. Instead, she tried to comfort

you earlier,” Brenna said. “So I aimed a few serves his way on purpose. Did you catch his

She admitted she’d been rooting for every ball Brenna sent

appreciate it,” Gracie replied, though she couldn’t shake the feeling that Brenna was rubbing it in,

𝕆𝕣𝕚𝕘𝕚𝕟𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕪 𝕒𝕥 ⳑ𝕒𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝗲𝗅𝘀[ꞏ]𝚌𝗈𝗺

you for letting me crash at your place, Eth. You even swapped out all the furniture because you knew I’m obsessed with cleanliness. That must have

roll of her eyes, Brenna turned to stare out the window, pretending not to hear Gracie’s words. The more composed Brenna appeared, the clearer it was