The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 96 Chapter 96 Brenna's Fiancé Brenna sat beside Ethan at the end of the card table, waiting for Things to join them. The dealer, an elegant woman dressed in high fashion, held the deck of cards, poised and ready to begin.

Meanwhile, Harlan was still reeling from the beating he had taken. His limbs weren't broken, but the pain was excruciating, leaving him barely able to move.

Just then, Thiago reached for a small box handed to him by someone behind him. He opened it, and inside was a syringe and a clear ampoule filled with white liquid.

"What are you doing?" Harlan blurted out, fear gripping him. His pretending of being unconscious shattered in an instant. Terror twisted his features as he scrambled backward. He knew exactly what that substance was Once it entered his system, there would be no way out for the rest of his life.

He exclaimed in fear, "Don't cany closer! 1-I'm begging you. Sure, my mother did your mother dirty, but I had nothing to do with it! I was just a kid back then. If anyone is to blame, it's her, not me!" Harlan's wide, terror-stricken eyes remained locked on the disposable syringe. He had every reason to believe Thiago had lost his mind and that he no longer cared whether he had taken part in the harm done to his mother all those years ago.

Harlan continued, "Thiago, please! You can't do this! Every debt has its source. You can't take this out on me! It was my father who made my mother treat yours that way. If you want revenge, go after them, not me!" Thiago let out a derisive snort but didn't move any closer. Instead, he fixed Harlan with a cold stare and asked, "Are you ready to join Brenna at the card table now?" Harlan had no choice. Gritting his teeth, he forced himself up from the floor and took a seat across from Brenna and Ethan.

Brenna smiled faintly and exchanged a subtle glance with Thiago. Then, she turned to Ethan and said, "Mr. Mitchell, letintroduce you to someone. This is my friend and business partner in both my studios, Mr. Thiago Moreno." It was only then that Ethan realized Thiago and Brenna were already well acquainted. He extended his hand and met Thiago's with a firm handshake. The hostility in their eyes was unmistakable.

Ethan's sharp eyes caught the way Thiago looked at Brenna. It wasn't the gaze of a mere business partner. It was the look of a man deeply in love.

"Hello, Mr. Moreno. I'm Brenna's fiancé, Ethan Mitchell," Ethan stated. The words weren't just an introduction. They were a warning for Thiago to keep his distance from Brenna.

In truth, Ethan wanted more than that. If he had his way, Brenna and Thiago wouldn't just limit their interactions. They'd stop working together altogether. But, of course, Ethan kept his thoughts to himself.

00% 00:12 Chapter 96 Brenna's Fiance Brenna let out a sigh and began, "Mr. Mitchell, I didn't reject your proposal yesterday because of your status. Turning you down in front of so many people would've been humiliating for you. In fact, I don't want to-" Ethan sensed Brenna's indifference toward him but remained Anfazed. A man of his caliber never accepted defeat so easily. He believed someone as exceptional as him would win her over eventually. It was only a matter of time.

Before Brenna could finish speaking, he cut her off, saying, "No. Since you accepted my proposal yesterday, you're now my fiancée. I've already changed all my profile pictures on social media to our photos. It's public now. You can't back out." Thiago, who had been watching closely, noticed Brenna's reluctance and remarked, "Mr. Mitchell, you're being too forceful. Brenna hasn't given her full consent. How can you announce the matter publicly? That's unfair to her." Ethan shot Thiago a cold glare. He said, "This has nothing to do with you, Brenna doesn't dislike me. I just got ahead of myself, and that might upset her a little. That's all. I'm telling you-don't meddle in our affairs." "Mr. Mitchell-" Brenna began, but she was cut off by Ethan again.

Ethan's expression softened into a smile. He said, "Callby my nam public, I'll change the photos right now. I don't want you to be upset." If you don't want our relationship Without waiting for a response, he handed his phone to Neville, who stood silently behind him. "Change all my profile pictures back," Ethan said.

Neville stared at his boss for a beat. Since when had his boss started acting so compliant toward a woman? Still, he gave a curt nod and said, "Yes, I'll take care of it now." Brenna felt a wave of resignation wash over her. Ethan was too stubborn. But with

so many people around, this wasn't the right place or tto discuss to their relationship. They needed to find a private place to talk about the matter later.

Meanwhile, Thiago sat in frustration. He wanted to speak up for Brenna, but then, his eyes felt on the ring on her finger. His chest tightened, realizing she didn't dislike Ethan. A dull ache settled in his heart. If he had known she could be won over this easily, he would have confessed his feelings and proposed to her long ago.

He had been a little too late.

Still, it was fine. Brenna wasn't married yet. He believed he still had a chance.

Meanwhile, Harlan had already sent out several messages on his phone.

He thought he just had to wait for his father to arrive. Once that happened, Thiago would pay dearly for every bit of suffering he had endured today.

At the table, the dealer displayed the deck of cards, then began shuffling with practiced ease.

Harlan had gambled here before, but this was his first tplaying at a million-dollar table and facing the! brutal tradition of losing a finger in high-stakes games. However, he wasn't worried. His card skills were unmatched. He had never met a worthy opponent before. Chapter 96 Brenna's Fiancé He believed Brenna was in for a cruel surprise. Even with Ethan by her side, she would still need to have her finger cut off after losing Recommended for you