The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 1351:

The next day was the weekend. Brenna slept in until ten, applied a touch of makeup, and set out to meet Lilith, with Libby and Finley tagging along, Finley at the wheel. Even on a casual outing, Finley stayed vigilant, scanning for anything suspicious.

Lilith, a finance student, had been placed by Ernst in the Harper Group’s finance department. She was starting at an entry-level role to hone her skills. Ernst’s long-term plan was to involve her in the company’s investment projects, eventually setting her up to run a venture capital firm once she had gained enough experience, given the Harper Group’s extensive annual investments.

Lilith waited outside her home for Brenna, bundled in a white knee-length down coat. The car pulled up smoothly, and Brenna leaned out the window with a cheerful wave. “Lilith, jump in!”

Despite the cold weather, the car’s cozy interior enveloped Lilith in warmth. “It’s so cozy in here,” she said, settling in.

The car left the neighborhood, and Libby was waiting by the roadside, holding several croissants and hot coffee. She soon got inside the car and handed out one serving to each person.

new faces and remembered that Brenna’s previous bodyguards were

skilled,” Brenna said, introducing Libby and Finley with

Brenna whispered, “They’re armed, so it feels extra

bodyguards. She had heard from Ernst about Brenna’s secretive military collaboration and knew to

with fascination. She marveled at Brenna’s capabilities, feeling fortunate to be able

gave a slight

attention shifted to Libby’s waist. “Can I see

drew her handgun, unloaded it, and

Lilith said, inspecting it with curiosity but handling it carefully, wary of accidentally setting it off. After a moment, she handed it back. “I’m terrified I would somehow

and holstered the weapon. “It

pulled up to a vibrant shopping street lined with upscale boutiques offering everything from designer wear to luxury goods. Finley parked the car, and the group of four began their outing, with Finley and Libby staying vigilant, their eyes constantly scanning the surroundings. Brenna’s work on upgrading the military’s fighter jet system made