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?

he’d approve of Gracie getting too

refusal followed, Alani’s tone gentle but firm. “I’m afraid that won’t work, Ms. Wilson. Mr. Mitchell specifically asked me to bring the food straight to him, and he’s planning to bring it to his grandmother at lunch. If I pass

answer was wrapped

are you to turn me down? Aren’t you worried that I will make you lose your job just by saying a few

but she kept her feelings tightly in check. She knew all too well that crossing Gracie could spell trouble, especially

the special place in Ethan’s life to do that.

“Alright. So, you’d rather I skip the errand and leave lunch for Mr.

wasn’t happy about being bullied by Gracie and

𝓢𝓽𝓸𝓻𝔂 𝓻𝓸𝓸𝓽: 𝓰⍶𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀﹒𝓬𝓸𝓶

where that restaurant is or what Ethan’s grandmother prefers. You’re coming along with me, end of discussion.” Gracie’s

unhappy but had no choice but

inside, she fired off a quick message