The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 717:

“I’m sorry, but I can’t take it on. My current job is too demanding, and I simply don’t have the time for that. After tomorrow’s lecture, I won’t be returning. Thank you for the opportunity,” Brenna responded politely.

Her workload was overwhelming, the university’s pay was modest, and she found designing far more fulfilling than teaching.

On Tuesday afternoon, Brenna arrived at Shirie University to deliver her scheduled lecture. She had four sessions lined up, and during a break between them, she spotted Elsa lingering outside the classroom, flashing a smile that seemed forced.

Brenna sensed Elsa had ulterior motives; though it felt unkind to assume malice, she was convinced Elsa’s intentions weren’t good. The students in the room turned to stare, instantly recognizing Elsa. They knew she was a famous singer and a professor here. They looked at her with admiration.

Brenna had no desire to confront Elsa publicly. If Elsa brought up parting ways with Ethan again, she decided she would just agree for now.

She unclipped her wireless mic and stepped outside calmly.

The classroom buzzed as students milled about, some passing through the doorway, creating a small crowd.

“Mrs. Mitchell, what brings you here?” Brenna asked as she approached, noticing Elsa wasn’t alone; Minna and Kenny accompanied her. Kenny, dressed in a suit rather than his usual military uniform, could easily be mistaken for Ethan by those unfamiliar with Ethan.

Brenna instantly recognized Kenny, despite his striking resemblance to Ethan. She had seen through Elsa’s trick the last time, letting Kenny pretend to be Ethan, and now Elsa was trying it again.

Brenna gave Kenny a subtle nod. “Mr. Kenny Mitchell, is there something you need?” she asked, her tone neutral.

She couldn’t help but notice how closely Kenny stood to Minna.

“Isn’t that Ethan, the head of the Mitchell Group?” “He’s so handsome!”

MⲾ𝓮 𝒹𝑒𝓉𝒶𝒾𝓁𝓼 𝒶𝓉 g𝓪l𝑛ovєls.𝓬0𝓂

The students nearby started whispering excitedly.

Just as Brenna had expected, passersby mistook Kenny for Ethan. Elsa, reveling in the confusion, believed she had finally outmaneuvered Brenna.

“I’m here to share some news about my son, Ethan…” she declared loudly, making sure her voice carried to the surrounding crowd.noveldrama

Brenna stayed calm, her eyes scanning the nearby students. Several were eagerly recording the scene with their phones, though she wasn’t sure if they were fixated on Kenny’s appearance or stunned by Elsa’s claim of being Ethan’s mother.

Seeing so many people taking photos and videos, Elsa continued, “My son Ethan is now officially in a relationship with Minna. They’ve exchanged engagement rings and gone public with their commitment. Please stop bothering Ethan anymore.”

At that moment, Brenna noticed Kenny and Minna’s intertwined hands, each wearing a ring.

A faint smirk crossed her face. She said, “Do you honestly believe Ethan will acknowledge this? Do you think he’s that easy to control?”

Though Brenna had intended to be civil with Elsa, now that seemed unnecessary.

Turning her attention to Kenny, Brenna chose not to unmask him outright.

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