The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 1086:

If Waldo didn’t mention a deal after this swim, Ethan decided he would bring it up himself. If Waldo refused, he wouldn’t waste more effort.

The two men also plunged into the lake. Ethan’s dive was smooth and practiced, cutting the water cleanly, while Waldo’s clumsy leap sent a loud splash rippling across the surface, devoid of any finesse.

Brenna surged ahead, her strokes swift and graceful, with Gracie close behind, quickly catching up.

The two women then paused to watch Ethan’s fluid movements.

Brenna, having never seen Ethan swim, was curious if he looked handsome doing it, so she watched intently.

As she was absorbed in watching, she noticed Gracie sinking, struggling underwater. Alarmed, she dove down and saw Gracie clutching her left calf, her face contorted in pain.

Was she having a cramp?

her resentment toward Gracie, Brenna couldn’t let her drown. She tried to pull Gracie’s head above the

the tables, grabbing Brenna tightly and pushing herself up just enough to

caught on right away—there was never any

cry for help meant to lure her in

had tried to save

hair, Brenna found it easy to break

swift move allowed Brenna to seize Gracie’s wrist, squeezing so hard that pain

hair. As she opened her mouth to cry out,

to swim upward, but Brenna wouldn’t let her. She held tight

water. Every time she gasped, more liquid filled her lungs, leaving

???

until she saw that Gracie was nearly unconscious before finally pulling

Brenna, stunned by her strength. She had never expected