The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 1193:

Gracie shook her head, tears streaming more freely. “You don’t understand! It was definitely her. She destroyed my clothes that day and kept snapping photos of me. I called her several times last night, begging her to get rid of them, but she refused every time.”

Exasperation crept into Ethan’s voice. “Did you go out of your way to provoke her again? I told you to avoid conflicts with her. Why didn’t you listen?”

Defensively, Gracie replied, “I didn’t mean to! I accidentally spilled wine on her as I walked past, and it stained her designer dress. She retaliated by ruining my outfit. Ethan, she’s vengeful and ruthless. Please, I need your help to get justice for me.”

Ethan shook his head slowly, disappointment clear on his face. Though he hadn’t spoken to Brenna yet, his gut told him she would never escalate things unless she was provoked.

Suspicion colored Ethan’s words. “Is there something you’re not telling me? Did you splash wine on her on purpose?” His trust in Brenna was unwavering.

Gracie’s sobs grew louder. “Why do you always take her side? If you don’t believe what I’m saying, just ask her! She destroyed my outfit in the changing room and ruined my backup dress. She even tore up Waldo’s clothes!”

that?” The

was a grown man, yet Brenna had somehow subdued him

Ethan. He found the whole scenario draining, thinking Brenna could have let her bodyguard do something like that for

surged through Gracie. The fact that Ethan’s main concern was Brenna catching a glimpse of

your storytelling

truly

meant nothing in Ethan’s eyes. All that seemed to bother him was Brenna’s accidental peek

Gracie; she felt that Ethan couldn’t care less

he valued her as much as Brenna vanished at that moment. Her chest burned with indignation, and her desire

started to

want to win him over

there was anything left she wanted from Ethan,