The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 734:

“Oh? So what kind of deal are you talking about? What do you think I owe you?” The memory of Emmett’s help resurfaced in Ethan’s mind. Was Emmett seriously about to use that as leverage?

Ethan’s gaze sharpened. If Emmett truly intended to use that as a bargaining chip, their father-son relationship would be over.

Emmett cleared his throat and said, “Back when you launched your company, I helped you. I used my contacts to line up investments and get you your first few contracts. Now it’s time for you to repay me for that.”

Ethan let out a short, humorless laugh. “So you really want to use that to make a deal with me?”

Deep down, Ethan felt hurt. He had suffered countless hardships at the hands of his parents for not joining the military. Had they really forgotten how much they had put him through?

Kenny had always known how to stay in their parents’ good graces. He followed instructions, played the obedient son, and lived a life that seemed to flow without resistance. Whenever trouble came his way, their parents would step in to help him. Ethan believed Kenny had received more care and love from their parents than he ever did.

For as long as he could remember, Ethan had felt the weight of that imbalance. So when he discovered, through his grandfather, that Emmett had quietly supported—

His business from behind the scenes, he had been genuinely moved. But now? Emmett was using that help as a bargaining chip for Kenny. Ethan felt deeply disappointed.

“If that’s how it is, then our relationship as father and son ends now, Mr. Mitchell,” Ethan said, his voice cold.

Emmett looked at Ethan, his expression stiff with anger. Beneath the surface, though, he felt sad.noveldrama

“What kind of nonsense is that?” Elsa snapped, furious. “Would you really go so far as to cut your father off completely?”

Elsa was truly furious. Memories flooded her mind, and tears began to fall as she leaned back against the sofa, overwhelmed with emotion.

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Emmett glanced her way. He plucked a tissue from the box and passed it to her. “You know the kind of son we raised. Don’t cry.”

Choking on sobs, Elsa managed to speak despite the ache in her chest. “He’s been difficult from the start—nothing like Kenny, who always listened to us. How many times has he driven me to anger? Since he was a boy, we’ve been concerned for him. Why is he still like this now?”

Ethan didn’t flinch at her crying. He had caused those tears before—when he was young, when he rejected the military for business. Her sorrow had never once swayed his decisions.

Kenny watched the indifference in Ethan’s expression and exclaimed, “How many times have you made Mom cry? You don’t even pretend to care about her. She’s crying because of you, and you just sit there so calmly. Everything Mom and Dad have given you—their love, their effort—has been wasted. I don’t even know how someone like you managed to love Brenna. I think you don’t even have a heart!”

Ethan met his brother’s glare with a steady, unimpressed stare. “You’ve always been obedient, doing whatever Mom and Dad told you. And what did you get in return? You even have to give up your flying career now. What else can you do besides being obedient? You don’t know how to make your own decisions!” His brow arched, voice cool. “You think being the obedient one makes you superior? Then keep playing the good son and stay out of my business. I’ve warned you before—if you meddle in my life again, I won’t hold back.”

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