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.

first, 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

she shouldn’t take advantage of her situation. She had thought only a handful of people would hear the

That’s why you’re behind. Just days ago, the company was abuzz. They said Gracie’s family 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 her. Honestly, I’m warning you—be careful around her. There’s talk that

“Any clue who

and responded, “No idea at all. There are too many mouths in this place. You’ll never pin it on just one. But at least you know what’s being said. Keep your eyes open. Don’t let someone else

𝓬𝓱𝓮𝓬𝓴 𝓼𝓸𝓾𝓻𝓬𝓮

“Don’t come around every day. You don’t want to see Mr.

“I need to find out who

this on herself. Are you