The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 1049:

“Yes. Just do it,” Brenna urged.

Though reluctant, Lorna obeyed. She retrieved one of the untouched bags from the pantry, placed it in an elegant gift bag, and pulled open a drawer to collect a few chocolates worth over…

…ten thousand. She tucked the chocolates into her pocket and made her way to the ninetyninth floor.

When the elevator doors opened, a row of secretaries looked up, their faces lit with curiosity. The moment they saw her, they straightened at their desks and pretended to work. Lorna wasn’t easily fooled. She sensed the tense atmosphere the instant she stepped off the elevator.

She walked directly to Alani’s desk and asked, “Did something just happen in Mr. Mitchell’s office?”

drifted through the closed door—heated, but unintelligible. Alani’s eyes flicked to the gift bag dangling

best in the world. There were only two bags, and

coffee. The break room is stocked with premium blends.” She smiled. “But anything from Brenna is special.

pulling up a chair. “Three deputy managers are in there with Ms. Wilson, and they’ve been arguing for over ten minutes. Their meeting

giving Alani two extra pieces. Luxury perks were common in a firm this size, and everyone recognized the chocolates as

smiles all around. After a bit of small talk, she leaned closer to Alani and asked, “So, what’s all the fuss about in there?” After a stretch of small talk, Lorna got to the

intend to hide anything. “Do you remember a few days ago

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believe it—she’s barely settled in and already wants to send us packing. Is she trying

about her years leading the Wilson Group and her wide network, but Milton pointed out that she’s on a streak of bad luck, and a project this important can’t be entrusted