The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 1223:

She strained her ears, listening intently for any sign of movement from Brenna. Only when silence met her did she finally exhale, the tension in her chest loosening. She had narrowly slipped through death’s fingers today.

Brenna’s lips curled into a cold smirk. “You thought you could scheme against me? This is the price.”

Certain of Tina’s demise, Brenna recalled the torment Tina had orchestrated for her. She had never intended to let Tina live.

Ernst looked at Brenna. “Your aim is uncanny. When did you master such a skill?”

He was swept by a wave of sympathy. Brenna was so delicate yet unmistakably adept with firearms. What kind of experience could have forged such a contrast?

“I learned it in Norview,” Brenna replied softly, her eyes scanning the lifeless bodies around them. The situation had spiraled beyond control.

up this

you just shot?”

Brenna answered honestly. “Rosie was here, too, but she escaped.” Ernst’s brow furrowed. Tina, Jayceon’s half-sister, posed

he was already thinking about a plan. Neither Tina’s death

don’t worry,” he said. “I’ll take

about my car?”

noting the numerous bullet marks. He finally understood why Brenna had needed to eliminate all those

lost in

the bullet-riddled car lay Judy’s lifeless body. Ernst recognized her easily. Brenna slid into

and dialed a number with calm precision. “Your sister is with me,” he said coolly. “If you want her breathing, be here in ten minutes.

the next morning, her phone buzzed with a news alert: a brutal gang clash in the western suburbs had

curved her lips as she forwarded the article to Ernst, who was seated across the