The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 1094:

“Abuse? That can’t be right. Sure, Hector has a rough past, but he’s always acted like a gentleman in our professional meetings. I never would have guessed he would abuse anyone.” The news stunned Darwin. He couldn’t connect the well-mannered Hector he knew with the idea of someone capable of domestic violence.

Brenna asked, “Your company works with Hector?”

“We’ve got a few joint projects. One night, his assistant got too drunk and started spilling things, but I don’t know much else,” Darwin replied, watching Brenna closely for any sign she was worried about Ethan. If she truly cared about Ethan, she would be concerned that his company was under attack.

Brenna stayed composed, showing not even a hint of worry. That told Darwin her feelings for Ethan weren’t deep. Maybe she was drawn to Ethan’s wealth and status. Still, wealth wasn’t everything. Darwin figured he might still have a shot with her. After all, he came from a wealthy family as well.

“I’ll reach out to Hector and ask him about the matter. Maybe there’s some other conflict between Ethan and Hector,” said Brenna, calmly pulling out her phone and firing off a message before putting it away again.

A flicker of irritation crossed Darwin’s face. He believed Brenna might actually care about Ethan since she acted this quickly.

look and grinned. “Don’t look so down. You’re a good friend to Brenna, and that counts for something. If there’s one thing I

small nod and said to Darwin, “You’re a decent guy.

feel happy about it or not, but he believed that this was better than not being Brenna’s friend at

“Don’t take it so hard. Brenna doesn’t have many friends, but you’ve become one.

know that?” Darwin

up on that. I try to keep things real. By the way, what projects are you working on

finished their meal and stepped outside, Darwin reached into his jacket and produced a

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while I was in Valport last week. I thought you’d

a new limited edition she had wanted to buy recently but hadn’t been

note of surprise. Apparently, Darwin had paid close attention

around luxury brands also didn’t