The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 1053:

As the pair headed for the elevator, Gracie hurried after them, refusing to let the matter about Brenna’s plan drop. “Ethan, there are plenty of relatives who can take care of your grandmother. You shouldn’t rush off now. We need more time to review Brenna’s proposal; it’s too risky!”

“I only have one grandma, and there’s always time to make money.” Ethan’s tone was cold. He had no patience for Gracie’s heartless suggestion.

Once inside the elevator, Brenna reached for Ethan’s hand and tried to ease his worry. “Your grandmother has always been strong, Ethan. It’s just her pelvis; she’ll recover. Don’t worry too much.”

A small nod came from Ethan as memories flooded back. “I spent half my childhood running away from fights with my mother, hiding at my grandmother’s place. Even when my mother called me stubborn or caused a scene, my grandmother never blamed me. She would just pull me into the kitchen and cook my favorite dishes. She was the only one who really cared about me before.”

Lost in her thoughts, Gracie looked at the elevator doors as they slid shut. Quietly, she whispered to herself, “Why does he care so much about his grandmother? Maybe she means more to him than I realized.”

A moment’s pause was all she needed before she straightened up. “That must be it. I have to go there, too,” she said, her resolve hardening.

Ethan had become her only lifeline. Deep down, she knew

if she played her cards right, she could still tip the

the elevator, trailed by Neville. Calm as ever, Neville stepped forward and said, “Mr. Mitchell, please wait here. I’ll bring

sharing his

Brenna listened attentively.

brought the car

of the other elevator and rushed over to join them. “Ethan, I’m genuinely worried about your grandmother. I know some of the best orthopedic surgeons in Norview; maybe I can help,” she

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her offer

thought about it for a

prove useful. Brenna recognized Gracie’s intentions immediately. She kept quiet, her

all got inside