The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 1188:

Thiago was sprawled on the couch, visibly exasperated. He said to Ellie, “Honestly, you women act like you’re heading to a runway show every time you go out. How many times have you changed now? It doesn’t matter if you’re in haute couture or something you made yourself, because you look amazing in everything! I’ll never get why you keep fussing over clothes.”

Brenna caught the sound of Thiago’s whining as she made her way inside, the makeup artist trailing right behind her.

Thiago’s face lit up with relief when he saw Brenna. “Thank goodness you’re here! Talk some sense into her, please. I’m at my wits’ end. She’s been at it for over an hour, and there’s no telling when she’ll finally decide on an outfit.”

Brenna gave him a knowing smile. “She just wants to look good standing beside you, you know.”

Thiago scoffed, unconvinced. “Oh, come on. I’m not some kid she needs to impress. She’s not doing it for me. She wants to steal the spotlight from the bride, and let’s be honest, stir up trouble in the Russell family while she’s at it.” He then walked off, leaving Brenna to step into the bedroom.

Inside, Ellie was standing before the mirror in a shimmering blue gown, clutching a bold red off-the-shoulder dress in her hand.

eyed her reflection, clearly torn, and glanced at Brenna.

taking a moment, Brenna replied, “Go with the blue one; it definitely suits

so, too. It kind of

to do. Back when Ellie was

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everyone, especially the Russell family, that the girl they’d once dismissed was now standing tall and even

fully supported Ellie in

be talking about you today. This look? Absolutely stunning,” she

to see what I’ve become. Even if Jayceon came crawling back to me, I wouldn’t give him a second thought. My husband

red dress and took a seat for the