The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 1240:

The sight that greeted Ethan stopped him cold; a bloodied chicken lay sprawled across the bed, its neck nearly severed, blood soaking the linens in a ghastly stain.

His expression darkened as he summoned Wade Lee, the lone security guard in their employ.

A respected veteran with a slight limp, Wade was a recent hire, filling the void left by the previous guard’s departure to his hometown.

“I am sorry, Mr. Mitchell,” Wade said, his tone apologetic. “I’ll review the surveillance footage immediately to uncover what happened.”

In mere minutes, Wade returned, his face grim. “I’m terribly sorry, Mr. Mitchell. The cameras have been sabotaged. It’s my oversight.”

Ethan’s gaze hardened. Wade was not as competent as the last security guard. “You are fired,” he said curtly.

Someone had infiltrated their home, planting such a gruesome display with ease, and Wade, the supposed guard, hadn’t a clue.

Such failure was unacceptable.

briefly, offered no defense, and quietly

the grisly scene and replace the bedding, his mind already racing with next

to stay in her room. “Ethan, I can’t sleep in that room anymore,” she said. “Let me

replied. “I’ll arrange for the company’s security team

to depart remained

she was facing such a chilling threat, Ethan’s concern

thrill at

think that if it were Brenna in her place, Ethan would definitely stay by her side.

Ethan’s arm, her voice breaking.

exhausted, found the display cloying. “That is enough!” Elsa snapped, swatting Gracie’s hand away from Ethan with a scowl.

reluctantly released Ethan but continued

gave a slight nod, his expression softening just a fraction. Even if he

he indeed