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.

eyes briefly, offered no defense,

grisly scene and replace the bedding,

room. “Ethan, I can’t sleep in that room anymore,” she said. “Let me stay in your room. What if

coolly. “You can stay in a different room,” he replied. “I’ll arrange for the company’s

to depart

Even though she was facing

the thrill

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

she clutched Ethan’s arm, her voice breaking.

cloying. “That is enough!” Elsa snapped,

reluctantly released Ethan but continued her soft

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

believed he indeed