The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows novel Chapter 111

Chapter 111 Uninvited

Roberto’s frustration mounted as problems compounded like unrelenting storma

He spoke to his son with a cold tone. “You’ve always been close to Rosie, haven’t you Go to her for help The Harper family wields significant power and wealth–they can certainly assist us if they choose to if you’re serious about maintaining the luxurious lifestyle you’ve grown accustomed to, you need to do your part to support the Moreno family.

With those words, Roberto ended the call abruptly and left with his secretary to meet with representatives from

the tax buteau.

Left in silence, Harlan sat in contemplation for a long while. His father’s words echoed in his mind, and he couldn’t deny their truth. The Harper family, a formidable and powerful family in Shirie and Belden, ranked only second to the Mitchells

His friendship with Rosie had indeed been mutually beneficial, though often requiring morally questionable compromises on his part. This particular mess, too, had been set in motion by Rosie. Had she not pushed him to target Brenna, perhaps his family wouldn’t be in trouble now.

A steely resolve hardened Harlan’s features. Rising from the bed, he changed swiftly and strode out of the hospital.

As the clock struck noon, Brenna gathered with her studio colleagues, preparing to head to the downstairs restaurant, when her phone vibrated on the desk.

Ethan was calling her. She quickly answered the call.

“Brenna, let’s have lunch together. I’ll pick you up.” Ethan said.

Brenna hesitated, weighing the invitation. She had a packed schedule with an important task ahead in the afternoon, and lunch was the last thing on her mind.

Still, she didn’t want to be rude. “I really have a lot on my plate this afternoon,” she explained, trying to keep her voice polite. “It might not be convenient.”

Ethan stood at the top floor of the Mitchell Group building, his gaze sweeping over the vast cityscape of Shirte The city stretched beneath him, its towering structures glistening under the fading sunlight. His voice remained steady as he said, “It’ll only take a short while, I promise. Where are you? I’ll go and pick you up now.”

Despite his lack of experience in romantic pursuits, Ethan’s sincerity shone through in his words. He was unassuming but determined, the faintest smile playing on his lips as he added, “Come on. Just have lunch with

Brenna hesitated for a moment before replying, her voice tinged with resignation, “Alright, but I need to leave by one o’clock. Are you sure you’ll be able to come here to pick me up in time?”

Ethan’s confidence remained unwavering. “Yes, I am sure. Just send me the address–I’ll head over immediately.”

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When Brenns shared her location, Ethan recognized it we conveniently close to his office

After the call ended, Ethan met Jayceon’s anxious stare “Well yeon asked, his voice taut with urgency D

the agree?”

Ithan nodded and rubbed his hand through his hair, his thoughts shifting “Yeah, the agreed But you need to wait at the restaurant first. I’ll pick her up myself He paused for a moment, then added, “By the way, you should know that she seemed pretty upset with you the other day Don’t be surprised if she’s not exactly thrilled to see you. If she refuses to disclose Miss Moore’s whereabouts, there’s nothing more I can do

The memory of Brenna’s icy demeanor toward Jayceon remained vivid, her sharp words had left no roo

misunderstanding

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While Jayceon was among his closest friends, Ethan wasn’t willing to jeopardize his fragile connection with the woman who held his heart for Jayceon.

Jayceon gave Ethan’s shoulder a reassuring squeeze. “Understood. I’ll tread carefully You’re my only hope in. this–if Miss Harper refuses to speak to me, you’ll need to subtly probe for information. His voice carried note of quiet desperation.

Ethan’s mouth formed a tight line, his disapproval evident in the stiff set of his shoulders. Yet he remained silent, caught between loyalty to his friend and his feelings for Brenna

Jayceon, undeterred by Ethan’s reserved response, left the room with a renewed sense of determination. His mind raced with thoughts of Ellie. He had spent so long thinking about her–about the things they had done together and the mistakes he had made. He couldn’t wait to apologize to her, to finally express what had been weighing on his heart for so long. The idea of seeing her again made him feel a mixture of nerves and

anticipation.

In the elevator, Jayceon allowed himself a moment of reflection. He thought about the small, seemingly insignificant details–how Ellie would laugh when she found something amusing, how her eyes would soften when she talked about her dreams, and the way she always seemed to know how to make him feel understood.

More than her beauty, it was her warmth, her character, that had captivated him. He knew now, without question, that if he found her again, he would commit himself to her completely. He would never look at anyone else, and he would make sure to convince his family to accept her as part of his life.

Meanwhile, Ethan’s car pulled up to an office building, where Brenna waited. Her silhouette was framed against the glass facade of the building, her posture relaxed.

Brenna hadn’t yet revealed her connection to the two studios inside the building to Ethan, preferring to keep

that a secret for now.

“You made it here faster than I expected,” Brenna remarked, her tone light.

Ethan opened the car door for Brenna with a fluid motion, stepping aside to allow her in before slipping into the driver’s seat himself. The soft hum of the engine filled the brief silence as he turned to her, his voice warm “My office is just down the financial street, so it didn’t take me long to get here. After lunch, where would you like to go next? If you need a ride, I’ll take you there,” he said.

Brenna’s polite smile was accompanied by a slight shake of her head. “Thank you, but I have some personal