The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 225 I Can Also Pursue Ethan, Right

Jade's lips curled at Sabine's behavior. So this was Brenna's future sister-in-law? Sabine clearly disliked Brenna and was making things difficult for her.

"Ernst," said Brenna flatly, "your girlfriend is helping an outsider make things difficult for me."

Ernst's face darkened. He glared at Sabine, and his voice was sharp. "Why are you interfering? This is none of your business."

Sabine shrank back and scrambled for words. She said, "I'm actually trying to protect her! The Hewitts could crush the Harpers like an ant. There's no need for the Harper family to offend the Hewitt family just for her."

Seizing the moment, Jade slid her arm through Ethan's and purred, "At least I bring something to the table. What does your little girlfriend do besides take up space?"

Ethan peeled her off coldly. "I can handle my own business. The Ward family is powerful, but their power is not as strong as you think. As for you? You don't even hold much sway in your family."

Jade's lips tightened. Ethan had struck a nerve. Her full name was Jade Ward Hewitt, though most people didn't know that.

Her grandfather, Kyle Ward, had been an infamous crime lord. While she was certainly one of his more capable grandchildren, real power in the family had never been hers to claim.

Ethan had figured this out during his recent dealings with them.

The four great families of Shirie were unaware of this, thinking that she held great sway in the Ward family.

Jade's interest in Ethan wasn't just about affection. His empire might be the key she needed to take control of the family business.

Humiliation surged through Jade, fanning the flames of her hatred for Brenna.

But she was nothing if not patient. She took a calm, measured step back and said in a low voice, “Deny it all you like, but my help saved your life this time."

Sabine had a feeling Jade wanted Ethan to repay that favor with a wedding ring. But it was obvious Ethan no intention of doing such a thing.

Seizing the opportunity, Sabine said, "Mr. Mitchell, you should show some gratitude toward Miss Hewitt for saving you. Otherwise, you would look ungrateful"

Ernst's eyes narrowed. How dare Sabine say something like that to Ethan?

"No one asked for your opinion," he said to Sabine sharply.

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Nearby, the staff members were setting up a grill. The seafood was brought or to the table.

There were also crates of vintage wine on the table.

Jade clapped her hands with feigned cheer. "We should all move on from the

conflict now. The case to celebrate our partnership, didn't we?"

She fixed her gaze on Ethan. "Since I saved your life in Nortex, you owe me Cell with me that's all Im asking. That is not too much to ask, right?"

Ethan responded with a nod.

Jade laughed and said, "Good. After we eat, we'll go fishing in international waters"

As the others drifted toward the grill, Jade stepped into Brenna's way to stop her. Then, she turned to Ethan "I want to have a word with Miss Harper in private. You wouldn't mind, right?"noveldrama

Ethan gave a subtle nod before walking away.

Jade strolled to the edge of the deck with Brenna. Her fingers curled around the ralling as the stared at the waves. "You haven't been engaged to Ethan yet, right?"

"No," Brenna said in a calm voice.

"Good. That means we're competing fairly," Jade said, her smile widening She then turned and leaned back against the rail. "I can also pursue Ethan, right?"

Brenna watched her. The audacity of Jade surprised her.

"Are you asking me to step aside?" she asked,

"Would you?" Jade said.

Brenna chuckled. "Not a chance. Ethan is one of you've got good taste."

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