The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Once His Wife, Now His Rival 214 Chapter 214 You Should Be Grateful "So, what's the plan? When are you going to talk Mr. Harper into bringing Ernst back to the Harper Group to take up the CEO position again?" Sabine said with confidence. "If you confess to Mr. Harper your incompetence and express your desire not to monopolize all of Harper Group's resources, then when I marry your brother, I might let you stay in the Harper family home. I'll ensure you have enough to live on." Brenna was astounded by Sabine's audacity. Sabine wasn't even married to Ernst yet, but she was already making plans as if she owned everything in the Harper family. It was absurd.

Her expression cold, Brenna fixed her gaze directly on Sabine.

Sabine, initially full of arrogance, began to feel unsettled as she sensed Brenna's disdain. She snapped, "What are you staring at? Answer me. Don't you think my offer is generous? Once I'm married to your brother, I'll control everything in the Harper Group. It's generous ofto even consider letting you stay within the Harper family. You should be grateful.” Brenna gave her phone a little shake, then turned the screen toward Sabine for her to see.

Sabine's confidence faltered, realizing that Brenna had been on a call the entire time, and Ernst was on the other end of the line! She had unknowingly revealed her intentions to Ernst. Panicking, she reached for Brenna's phone, scolding her, "I'm your future sister-in-law! How could you disrespectby letting someone eavesdrop on our conversation?" Brenna moved quickly, dodging Sabine's attempt to grab the phone, causing Sabine to almost lose her balance. "What do you think Ernst will feel about what you've said?" Brenna asked, showing her the phone screen to Sabine once more.

Sabine's face fell, frustrated by her failure to seize the phone.

She yelled into the phone, "Ernst, listen to me! I didn't mean what I said. It was a test for your sister. I just wanted to see if she supports our union. I was only joking with her..." Brenna ended the call abruptly.

In the small lounge on the fourth floor, Ernst had picked up the call but only caught a few confusing words. He was about to ask for clarification when the line went dead, leaving him puzzled about Brenna's intentions.

Opposite him, Viper was already making his way to the elevator. Their exchange had been tense, with Ernst an Ethan showing no deference towards Viper, obviously indifferent to his status.

Ethan said to Viper directly, "You should consider what I've suggested.

Remember, you have a shipment stuck at customs. And I'm aware that its origins are not exactly above board." 0.0% 18:13 < Chapter 214 You Should Be Grateful Viper stood his ground. "You needn't worry about my affairs. Better to concentrate on your own shipment instead." Sabine's temper flared as she yelled at Brenna, "Are you playing games with me? Aren't you afraid I'll go straight to Ernst and tell him everything?"

Brenna dismissed her concerns without fuss, saying, "First off, you're not yet part of the Harper family. Qur family issues don't Qur onder you.

Secondly, how can you be so certain Ernst will marry you? Ernst is remarkable, and plenty of women are drawn to him, even the ones who cfrom backgrounds that match his perfectly." She raised an eyebrow and walked to the window to look at the courtyard below.

Sabine rushed to join her and was shocked by the sight. A stunningly beautiful woman was being introduced to Ernst by Giselle.

Ernst greeted the girl with a polite smile, and they exchanged contact information. Sabine faintlyrecognized the woman, knowing her was nwas Lilith Richardson. She understood now that her future mother-in-law disliked her; despite knowing about her relationship with Ernst, she was still introducing him to other women.

Brenna said, her voice cold, "Do you really think you measure up to Lilith? Her parents hold powerful positions, and she's enrolled at one of the top NO universities. Her social status is far higher than yours. You could work your entire life and still fall short of her level. And to top it off, she's just as beautiful as you, if not even more. She is also younger than you." Sabine's fists tightened, her brow furrowed deeply, and even her eyes showed signs of strain. She stared at Ernst as he continuously smiled at the young woman, indicating he might have taken a liking to her.

Brenna said, "Ernst heard everything you said just now. Look at how he's laughing and talking with Lilith. Perhaps he has seen your true colors and decided to break up with you." Sabine responded defiantly, "That's not possible! We've already moved in together. He promised he would never betray me. I will explain everything to him right now." She hurried out of the house and quickly made her way to the courtyard below. Ernst was asking Lilith about her preferences between barbecue and fruit platters with a smile, his demeanor filled with warmth.

Sabine walked over to him and quickly said, "Ernst, please listen. I didn't mean what I said earlier o want to drive your sister away. I just thought she was overstepping by pushing you out of the Harper G wanted her to apologize, not to try and take all the Harper Group's resources..."