The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 1099:

She decided to wait until the chaos at home became more noticeable before calling him.

The next morning, she went to work as usual.

Having only joined the company recently, she hadn’t been assigned any projects yet, so she often stopped by Ethan’s office to offer her help.

Ethan arrived just after nine-thirty today.

Upon seeing Gracie, Ethan noticed that her mood was down. “What’s gotten you so down?”

Gracie managed a small smile and carefully chose her words. “Yesterday, I visited the hospital with your mom to see your grandmother. She asked about my background, and I didn’t want to tell her about my massive debt, so I said my family went broke, but I still have enough savings to get by.”

look pitiful, she added, “I just don’t want her to think less of me. Could you

tendency to dig into

a job when I was in a tough spot, and I’m so grateful,” Gracie said, her

“You know what I’m capable of. I’m ready to take on projects.

any new projects available,

the venture capital project? I know I can handle it, Ethan. Trust me,”

project, as

Plomond? There’s a real estate project there that needs someone to lead it,” he suggested, thinking this might also address Brenna’s concerns about him working closely with Gracie. He wanted to

to stick around you. I’m still new to the company and

already knows about my debts, especially the managers. Even people at Plomond have heard about it. Ethan, I just can’t bring myself to leave this city until

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