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.

met Ethan’s eyes briefly, offered no

and replace the bedding,

“Ethan, I can’t sleep in that room anymore,” she

can stay in a different room,” he replied. “I’ll arrange for the company’s security team to come here. Once they’re here, I’m

to depart

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

the thrill at

that if it were Brenna in her place,

Ethan’s arm, her voice breaking. “Please, don’t go. Stay with us.

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

Ethan but continued

nod, his expression softening just a fraction. Even if he felt little for Gracie, his mother’s safety

he indeed should