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.

If Brenna hadn’t been around,

lift her mood. “Lighten up. Brenna helped

obvious sulk, couldn’t help but feel

let the matter slide; after all, Gracie

reacted, offering neither reassurance nor the smallest gesture

the drama, she decided there was no point in sparring with Gracie.

the way Waldo was pestering you earlier,” Brenna said. “So I aimed a few

rooting for every ball Brenna sent Waldo’s way, secretly celebrating his

couldn’t shake the feeling that Brenna was rubbing it in, subtly mocking

𝕆𝕣𝕚𝕘𝕚𝕟𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕪 𝕒𝕥 ⳑ𝕒𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝗲𝗅𝘀[ꞏ]𝚌𝗈𝗺

car pulled up to her building, Gracie turned to Ethan, saying, “Thank you for letting me crash at your place, Eth. You even

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 that