The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows novel Chapter 268

Chapter 268 Sylvie Has Been Caught

The girl looked up and locked eyes with a face so striking it seemed carved by divine hands. Ethan’s features could outshine any of the so–called heartthrobs at Shirie University, putting even the most celebrated

handsome guys on campus to shame.

She froze, caught off guard by how unreal he looked.

Ethan snapped at her in a cold tone, “Speak!”

His voice hit like a slap. The girl flinched. When she met his gaze again, the icy rage in his eyes made her look

away at once.

Her eyes darted around the room, wide with panic. The men in suits formed a tight ring around her, their hard stares prickling her skin.

“It was Sylvie Higgins! We went to undergrad together. She gave me ten grand to post those photos on the forum!” the girl, Liz Ruiz, finally admitted.

Then, her gaze landed on Brenna. She recognized her in an instant.

She thought Brenna was a lot more beautiful in person than in the photos.

Brenna said nothing. Her eyes, cold and unflinching, locked on Liz. That look alone made Liz’s knees give out.

Liz stumbled back a few steps, too shaken to speak. Surrounded by men in black, she was convinced they

meant to do her harm.

“Please don’t hurt me! I’ll give the money back! I’ll delete everything!” she cried.

Ethan stared at her, unblinking. After two seconds, he turned to leave.

Just then, Neville stepped forward and spoke to Liz, his voice carrying the weight of authority. “What’s your

name?”

“L–Liz Ruiz,” Liz stammered. “I am so sorry! I’ll delete the post right away!”

Neville’s gaze remained cold and cutting. “Deleting it is not enough. You’ll post a public apology. You’ll make it clear the woman in those photos isn’t Miss Harper but someone who looks a lot like Miss Harper from the back.” Liz nodded quickly. “Y–Yes! Of course! I’ll delete everything and post an apology! Just please, don’t hurt me! My family… We don’t have much money. My parents gave up everything so I could study here. I only agreed to do things for Sylvie for money. She gave me ten thousand. I swear, I’ll give the money back to her now!”

Without further ado, she scrambled for her phone, her hands shaking so badly that she could barely keep a grip. Neville stepped back and watched as Liz pulled out her phone and did as he ordered.

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As Liz typed out the apology, Neville guided her word by word, making sure every sentence hit the mark.

Brenna turned to leave and soon caught up with Ethan, who was already on the phone and instructing his men

to locate Sylvie.

Hearing his commands, Brenna felt warmth in her heart. “Thank you.”

Ethan glanced at her and caught her faint smile. “You’re the one being attrked, and yet you can still smile.”

Brenna’s expression didn’t change. “They’re just words. They can’t hurt me.”

Ethan clenched his fist and looked down at her hand, resting just inches from his. After a brief pause, he reached out and gently hooked his finger around hers. “I won’t let anyone tarnish your name.”

When Brenna didn’t pull away, he gently took her whole hand in his. Her hand was so soft.

So, this was what was like to hold Brenna’s hand.

His heart beat faster, a quiet thrum of happiness building in his chest.

Ethan stole a glance at Brenna. Her face remained as calm as ever.

But she didn’t seem to resist him holding her hand.

The group following them kept a respectful distance, careful not to intrude.