The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 1047:

Alec followed her in, clearly worried on her behalf. “Did you even hear me, Brenna? Gracie’s not easy to deal with. She has lost everything and has debts hanging over her. Men always feel an urge to pity and protect a woman like that, you know.”

Brenna usually thought security guards picked up all sorts of stories from the people wandering through the building. Still, the news managed to surprise her. “Where did you hear about Gracie being broke and sinking in debt?” she asked Alec, her voice edged with genuine curiosity.

Alec, unfazed by the company inside the elevator, made no effort to lower his voice. “Seriously, who hasn’t caught wind of it? Word’s been flying around headquarters. Are you telling me you missed it? Or has Ethan been purposely leaving you out of the loop?”

Brenna shook her head. “Ethan’s not hiding anything from me. I just want to know how you came across the information. Who filled you in?”

Brenna’s thoughts drifted to that day in the elevator, remembering how Gracie had broken down, weeping over her father’s tragic death, her business collapsing, and a mountain of debts.

Brenna had toyed with the idea of asking Lorna to let the story slip, hoping to make Gracie the object of scorn. After all, misfortune did not always draw sympathy and kindness. More often, it set people up for mockery and harsh

her situation. She had thought only a handful of people would hear the tale. Yet, only days had passed, and it seemed everyone in the company building had learned of it. How

lost everything. She’s not only broke, but she also owes a lot of money. People even claimed her father had it coming. As for Gracie, well, nobody’s lining up to defend

“Any clue who

shrugged and responded, “No idea at all. There are too many mouths in this place. You’ll never pin it on just one. But at

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find out

She brought this on herself. Are you hoping to track down the gossip starter or