The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 856:

A spark of approval flashed in Brenna’s eyes, almost like she was quietly impressed. “Exactly. They won’t accept anything until they’ve vented out their frustrations. You have to remember, Minna’s family are all soldiers; they’re big on pride and honor.”

Ethan rolled his eyes. “Honor? Pride? It’s all about appearances with them. Don’t give them too much credit. Spend enough time with that family, and you’ll see they’re just as petty as anyone else—maybe even worse.”

Brenna didn’t argue. Once the elevator doors slid open on the ground floor, Ethan quickly asked Neville to drive Brenna home and then made his way back to the engagement hall, ready to pitch Brenna’s idea to his parents.

He arrived just as Elsa was complaining about Rosanna’s behavior to a few people nearby.

Meanwhile, Emmett and Flint were caught up in their own calls. Emmett dialed Kenny while Flint tried to track down Rosanna’s number through his contacts in the military, hoping to get Kenny and Rosanna to apologize to the Davies family.

“She’s a pilot, yet she acted so recklessly. If she really cared about my son, she wouldn’t let him be humiliated like this…” Elsa’s rant came to a halt when she noticed Ethan approaching. “Why are you back?”

Ethan stepped beside Elsa. “I think you and Dad need to go see the Davies family in person. If all I do is offer them money, it’ll only make things worse.”

All eyes shifted to Ethan. Emmett, clearly caught off guard, asked, “Aren’t you a member of the Mitchell family too? Let the Davies family vent their anger at you instead; it’s the same thing. Your mother, your uncle, and I are respected figures in the military. Do you expect us to go and get yelled at?”

Ethan felt resigned. “I’ve been against this from the beginning. I got dragged into this mess unwillingly too. But they know exactly who’s at fault, and I think they’ll want the people responsible— you and Mom— to apologize to them.”

Emmett scoffed, clearly irritated with Ethan. “Then what will you do? Didn’t you promise you’d take care of this?”

As Ethan stared at his father, he couldn’t help but remember the stubborn man from his childhood. Some things really never changed— Emmett was just as stubborn as ever, and Elsa was the same.

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Ethan said, “It’s only fair that we apologize because we’re the ones who put them in this situation. You two forced Kenny into all of this. One of you has got to step up and let the Davies family vent.”

Emmett shook his head in frustration. “No way am I going. I’m not about to embarrass myself like that. Besides, it was your mother who pressured your brother into doing that, not me. If anyone should go, it’s her.”

Ethan shot him a look, realizing just how unreliable his father could be. Emmett’s first instinct was always to dodge trouble instead of finding a solution. Maybe that was why he’d never risen above deputy division commander.

It also explained why Vincent hadn’t said a word and had left with Cason earlier, and why Vincent always preferred staying at Cason’s place rather than Emmett’s house.

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