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?”

Alani’s eyes flicked to the gift bag dangling from Lorna’s hand. “Did Ms. Harper send

beans, supposedly the best in the world. There were only two

cocked her head. “Ethan isn’t short on coffee. The break room is stocked with premium blends.” She smiled. “But anything from Brenna is special. He

wait,” Alani continued, pulling up a chair. “Three deputy managers are in there with Ms. Wilson, and they’ve been arguing for over ten

everything. As they spoke, Lorna slipped a few chocolates from her pocket and offered them to the secretaries nearby, giving Alani two extra pieces.

she leaned closer to Alani and asked, “So,

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

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Ms. Harper and stirred up trouble over it. I can’t believe it—she’s barely settled in and already wants to send us packing. Is she trying to take over both

Wilson Group and her wide network, but Milton pointed out that she’s on a streak of bad luck, and a