The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows novel Chapter 232

Chapter 232 Stóp Questioning Her

Jade’s nails dug into her palms as Ethan’s address of Brenna as “my woman” slipped through the air with deliberate provocations. Every endearment between them landed like a slap against her very public affections.

Was this his way of refusing her?

Jade’s gaze turned to Brenna, sharp as daggers. The intent behind her narrowed eyes was unmistakable. She wanted her gone.

A subtle flick of Jade’s eyes sent Viper drifting closer. He caught the murderous implication at once. Her order was clear. However, with Ethan and Ernst near Brenna, any move would have to wait. He needed to take action when Brenna was alone.

Brenna was oblivious to the coiled threat and only had her mind on Braeden’s promise. Were his people sent to protect her close? If not, had they done something else to protect her safety?

Her thoughts shattered as Jayceon appeared across the grill, with Fay clinging to his arm.

Brenna couldn’t help noticing Jayceon’s skill at the grill. His movements were smooth and precise. Also, the skewers came off perfectly cooked and seasoned just right. It was obvious he had done this plenty of times before, probably alongside Ethan and Ernst.

However, there was something Brenna couldn’t understand. Why flaunt Fay when everyone knew he was supposedly courting Ellie?

Before Brenna could say anything, Jayceon said, “Ellie has been ghosting me. Even Patrick is keeping his distance. Any idea why?”

The meaning in his words was not so subtle. He must be scared his playboy habits had reached Ellie’s ears. He wanted to know if Brenna had told Ellie anything about it.

Brenna snapped, “You already have a woman by your side now, Mr. Russell. How could you still think about another woman? Don’t you think Fay might be displeased hearing that?”

Right on cue, Fay pursed her lips and tightened her grip on Jayceon’s arm. “Jayceon, I’m right here. How could you ask about another woman? Am I not enough for you?”

The sweet display turned Brenna’s stomach.

Ethan cast a brief glance at Brenna, then leveled a cold warning stare at Jayceon. Brenna was his woman. any disrespect toward her would not be tolerated.

The unspoken message in his gaze was crystal clear.

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Jayceon stiffened, irritation flickering behind his eyes. He had long suspected Brenna was the one who had

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exposed his womanizing to Ellie, and that was why Ellie had refused to get back together with him.

He just hadn’t found the time to ask Brenna about the matter before.

Fay tugged insistently at Jayceon’s arm, demanding his attention

One sharp glare from Jayceon shut her up instantly. She knew full well that she wasn’t his first choice. She was only here because she had begged him to bring her.

Jayceon’s original plan had been to invite Ellie and Patrick. But after countless ignored calls, Ellie finally picked up, only to reject him outright.

No amount of sweet–talking could sway Ellie’s refusal.

That was why Jayceon had brought Fay here,

Catching Ethan’s warning glare, Jayceon reined in his temper. “Miss Harper, my feelings for Ellie are real. I’d appreciate it if you stopped turning her against me. Your words have caused misunderstandings between us.” Brenna saw straight through it. His calm facade couldn’t hide the anger simmering beneath the surface. She wasn’t in the mood to play nice. And Fay’s presence only stoked her frustration.

She said, “Stop pretending you care about Ellie. You don’t bring a side piece to an important gathering if you’re serious about her. Do you even realize what it means to introduce Fay to your friends and business partners

like this?”

Fay smiled smugly, knowing exactly what it meant. Jayceon was sending a message. She was his girlfriend, possibly even his future wife.