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?

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

pushing herself

caught on right away—there was

by Gracie, a fake cry for help meant to lure her

she had tried to save Gracie in the first

found it easy to

Gracie’s wrist, squeezing so hard that pain shot straight through

to handle the pain, Gracie let go of Brenna’s hair. As she opened her mouth to cry out, water rushed in, making it hard

air, Gracie tried to swim upward, but Brenna wouldn’t let her. She held tight to Gracie’s

more water. Every time she gasped, more liquid

𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚

Gracie was nearly unconscious before finally pulling her

narrowly escaped death. Her eyes widened as she stared at Brenna, stunned by her strength. She had never expected Brenna to turn the tables on her