The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 462:

After a quick call to Angela, Hank hopped into Jayceon’s car without hesitation.

“Dope ride!” he remarked. “How much is this car?”

He had been saving for a car since starting his job, but dating Angela had drained his savings.

Jayceon shrugged. “A couple million.”

Hank was shocked, running reverent fingers over the leather seats. “It’s crazy that Ellie gives you the cold shoulder when you’re both handsome and rich. She really is out of her mind.”noveldrama

Jayceon didn’t see it that way. He felt that Ellie’s refusal to forgive him was entirely his fault.

“Ellie is not at fault,” Jayceon said. “Never speak ill of your sister like that in front of her. Tell her I’m the one who messed up. The most important thing is for her to know I recognize my mistake.”

Hank grinned. “I know how these things go. Girls are never wrong — we always take the blame. Leave it to me!”

At Ellie’s place, after a long argument with Ellie, Leif and Tori found themselves hungry. They finally opened the takeout bags Jayceon had brought. The dishes looked delicious. Without waiting for an invitation, they plopped down at the table.

Tori’s mood lifted as she dug in. “Enough squabbling! Let’s bury the hatchet.”

Ellie crossed her arms, feeling resigned. “You can only stay here for a while. Hank’s wedding is his problem, not mine. Don’t get any ideas about this place.”

Patrick walked over and stood beside Ellie. “Mommy, why aren’t they leaving?” he asked.

Tori beamed at him. “I’m your grandma. I’ll live with you from now on and cook for you! The dishes I make are to die for!”

Brenna returned home, her mind miles away, shrouded in a fog of thoughts that clouded her usual sharp focus. Giselle, ever the keen observer, noticed Brenna’s distracted demeanor and asked, “What’s on your mind?”

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“Mom, Ellie’s parents showed up today, demanding she buy houses for her brother’s wedding and for them. How could her own parents do that to her?” Brenna said.

Giselle sighed and replied, “The world is full of parents who mistreat their children. I know Ellie is your close friend, but this storm is hers to weather. You shouldn’t interfere too much.”

“I’m not interfering; I’m just furious for Ellie,” Brenna exclaimed. “Her parents abandoned her during her hardest years, and now that she’s finally successful, they come back demanding money? What kind of parents treat their own child like that?” Her fists clenched.

The injustice gnawed at Brenna throughout the afternoon until Giselle finally managed to comfort her.

“Do you remember Danika?” Giselle asked, shifting the topic.

Brenna nodded. “I remember her. She’s an engineer at the National Research Institute. Highly accomplished and about to retire.”

Giselle explained, “The National Research Institute has a joint project with Shirie University on advanced automotive technology. After seeing your lecture at the Harper Group, Danika believes you’re the only one who can properly explain the new torque calibration system. She wants you to give a few lectures there. You’ll be paid a thousand dollars per lecture. And if you’re interested, Shirie University will even make you an honorary professor.”

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