The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 1102:

Alani, quick to catch Gracie’s real motive, answered evenly, “Yes, Mr. Mitchell just asked me to take care of it. Secretaries like me often handle these sorts of errands.”

That answer piqued Gracie’s interest. She wanted to bring lunch to Belen, seeing it as a perfect opportunity since she had nothing else to do anyway.

“How about letting me tag along?” Gracie suggested smoothly. “I was planning to visit Ethan’s grandmother anyway. If you pick up the lunch, I could deliver it right to her. Otherwise, it might get cold.”

Alani felt an immediate sense of unease—Gracie was clearly trying to hijack her task. If she let her do it, how would she explain things to Ethan?

Did Ethan have any idea what Gracie was trying to do?

Would he approve of Gracie getting too close to his family?

Alani doubted he’d approve

to him, and he’s planning to bring it to his grandmother at lunch. If I pass it to you,

was wrapped in a

just a secretary. Who are you to turn me down? Aren’t you

knew all too well that crossing Gracie could

place in Ethan’s life to do that. If Gracie complained to

the errand and leave lunch for

wasn’t happy about being bullied by Gracie and wanted to set a

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coming along with me, end of discussion.” Gracie’s tone brooked no argument, and

was unhappy but had no

fired off a quick message to Lorna, venting about being cornered by