The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows novel Chapter 231

Chapter 231 Did You Really Expect Me To Just Let Th…

Jade’s gaze sharpened as she observed the cozy interaction between Ethan and Brenna, feeling a twinge of discomfort with every affectionate look they exchanged

She walked confidently to Ethan’s side, positioning herself firmly next to him. Her move made it clear she was competing for his attention, challenging Brenna without a word.

“Ethan,” Jade said sweetly, an unusual tone in her voice. “Would you show me how to do that? I’m eager to pick up some of your grilling techniques.”

At the ingredient station, Denis and Viper grouped together just as Isabella joined Denis, pushing her skewers toward him with hopeful eyes.

Denis sampled her skewers and offered a brief nod, saying, “Not bad.”

Isabella turned to Brenna with a smirk and said, “Looks like I’ve got the upper hand in cooking! You’re not as perfect as you think, Brenna.”

As Jade neared the grill, Sabine and Fay swiftly walked over to her, offering their skewers with sweet smiles. “Miss Hewitt,” they said. “We made these just for you. Please, have a taste.”

Jade was caught in an awkward moment. She paused with her skewer mid–air as Ethan remained silent, ignoring her.

The interruption from Sabine and Fay gave Jade the perfect diversion from her embarrassing moment.

With graceful composure, she took their skewers, sampled them, and said, “They taste good.”

Sabine grinned, clearly pleased with her cooking. “I’ve practiced a lot at company events,” she said with pride. “Just let us know if you’d like more, Miss Hewitt.”

Jade responded with a slight nod, her eyes darting meaningfully towards Brenna.

Taking the hint, Sabine and Fay seized the chance and positioned themselves between Ethan and Brenna, intentionally interrupting their conversation.

Even though there were three grills available, they purposely gathered around the one Ethan and Brenna chose. Brenna quickly realized their strategy.

Pretending to be unaware, Brenna proudly displayed her skewer to Ethan. “Check out this perfect skewe., said, showing the shiny, cooked meat.

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Her action was a deliberate response. As she maneuvered, the skewer, dripping with sauce, brushed Sabine’s immaculate white dress.

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Sabine’s scream cut through the air. “You clumsy idiot!” she exclaimed. “Look what you’ve done to my dress

Ethan, meanwhile, seemed unaffected and offered Brenna a skewer. “Try this,” he said, his tone hinting at a silent understanding between them.

Fay swiftly moved out of the way, narrowly avoiding getting stained herself.

Seeing the scene unfold, Ethan waved his skewer intentionally near the cle sections of Sabine’s dress.

Enraged and defeated, Sabine quit her plan and stormed away to Ernst, her dress stained, complaining, “I didn’t bring extra clothes!” Her initial joy of coming here was completely gone.

Ernst frowned, turning his undercooked skewer over the flames, his attention stolen by Brenna and Ethan’s cozy moment nearby. The duo was all smiles, their affectionate gestures evident. They didn’t seem to care about having ruined Sabine’s dress at all.

“Why did you have to interfere like that?” Ernst’s frustration erupted, determined not to interfere with Brenna’s happiness. “Does Miss Hewitt really need you to do something like that for her?”

His gaze hardened, growing cold. “I can’t understand why you keep provoking Brenna. If you still want to be with me, you need to stop that.”

Sabine’s lip trembled slightly. “But she ruined my dress!” she exclaimed, her voice growing more frantic. “How can you still defend her like this?”

Ernst merely grunted, dismissing her complaint as he concentrated on achieving the perfect char on his skewer. Left with no choice, Sabine scrubbed desperately at the stains, but they clung to the fabric, refusing to budge. Sabine glanced at Jade, hoping for some sympathy but finding none. Jade’s complete indifference to her situation was painfully obvious.

At that moment, it hit her with full force, she must have seemed foolish to Jade, failing at such a simple plan. Humiliated, Sabine faced Brenna and, with a dramatic sweep of her arm, deliberately tipped over a tub of sauce, sending a flood of condiment spilling toward Brenna.

Sabine said bitterly, “This is what you deserve, bitch.” Her face contorted with malice.

However, Ethan quickly sprang into action, pulling Brenna out of the way of the oncoming mess. His arm wrapped around her in a protective hold.

A faint smile flickered across Ethan’s face. He was clearly aware of Sabine’s intent. In response, he purposefully knocked over a nearby sauce container, drenching Sabine in its contents.