The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 432:

On the deck, crew members pulled up dark parcels, more than a hundred black and blue packages, each weighing more than five kilos. Uniformed troops lined them up methodically.

Ethan watched the officers as they counted the stash, noticing the glances from some of the higher-ups toward his group. It was obvious they were considering what to do with them.

For Ethan, the situation was disastrous. His association with such a massive amount of illegal goods left him without any believable excuse.

The idea of Brenna being dragged into this was intolerable, filling him with a deep sense of remorse. He regretted bringing her over this time.

He attempted to call for help, reaching for his phone, but a corporal snatched it away quickly.

“This is on me,” Ethan whispered to Brenna, crafting a story in his mind where Brenna was innocent, unaware of anything. He resolved to take all the blame.

Before long, a military cruiser appeared on the horizon, accompanied by helicopters hovering overhead, their machine guns aimed at them.

“We’re cooked,” Jayceon whispered under his breath.

Ernst’s face also turned dark. “With all that product? There’s no way they’ll believe we didn’t know anything about it.”

“And Jade even showed us some drug samples earlier in the cabin,” Jayceon said grimly. “The security footage will reveal everything. Looks like we’re all heading to prison.”

Ernst said, his concern growing, “Maybe we will even get a death sentence.”

A soldier approached them, clipboard in hand. “Everyone, follow me for questioning,” he said.

Ernst, Jayceon, and Ethan shared a look filled with unease.

Trailing slightly behind them, Brenna mentally rehearsed her defense, knowing how unbelievable it would sound. Would she be able to convince the interrogators?

𝓐𝓾𝓽𝓱𝓸𝓻’𝓼 𝓼𝓲𝓽𝓮: 𝓰Ɐ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⧿𝓬𝓸𝓶

As they walked, Ethan leaned closer to Brenna, his voice urgent. “Stick to one story—you only came for the barbecue. Nothing more.”

Brenna quietly nodded, skillfully removing the hidden earpiece and holding it in her hand. She knew the military would eventually find it, so it was better to surrender it willingly than risk being accused of hiding it.

Her judgment proved wise.

After a night of grueling interrogation at a Shirie military base, Brenna and the others were released by noon the next day.

It was only upon her release that Brenna discovered the truth behind the operation. The guards protecting her had tipped off the authorities, knowing they couldn’t afford to lose her, a crucial asset in fighter jet design.

The military, though unable to gather concrete evidence of Jade’s plan to harm Brenna, decided it was safer to be cautious and arranged for a secure escort to take Brenna back to her home.

Each individual was transported back to their respective homes. Ernst and Sabine, having lived together, both returned to Ernst’s apartment.

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