The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 257 Irresistible

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Tori watched Ellie and Thiago from the window like a hawk, her disapproval evident. In her mind, Thiago fell short compared to Jayceon in every way.

"What does that man even do for a living?" she asked the moment Ellie stepped back inside. The questions came fast and hard. She asked about Thiago's income, his family, his age, and whether he had been married before. With every question, Ellie's frustration grew.

By the time Tori reached the 20th question, something inside Ellie snapped.

On Saturday afternoon, just after six, Brenna and Ethan pulled up at the entrance of a winding mountain road

in the western outskirts of Shirie.

Jade was already there, waiting.

She wore leather from head to toe, the outfit hugging her figure perfectly. The yellow racing stripes on her car were striking. Arms crossed and blood-red lips twisted into a wicked grin, she said, "Took you long enough. I almost thought you were too scared to show up."

With those words, she walked up to Ethan, her hips swaying with every step. "Guess why I picked this place?" she asked, though the question slipped out like a challenge.

Ethan didn't bother looking at her and curtly said, "Race."

This mountain pass was infamous for its sharp turns curled above steep cliffs. The tarmac was smooth and fast, daring anyone to take it head-on.

Hardly anyone came up here. But every street racer in the city knew this road. The moment Jade's invitation came through, its meaning had been clear. Ethan and Brenna had understood Jade's intention when they had seen the location.

"I've prepared something... special," Jade said, her eyes gleaming with cruel delight.

"What could possibly top racing here? Did you plan something lethal?" Brenna said. She kept her gaze locked on Jade, catching the slight flare in her pupils.

She could see through Jade. This wasn't about winning. It was about getting rid of her. Jade wanted to humiliate her, or worse, get her killed.

For a moment, Jade's sneer slipped. She had assumed Brenna was too soft to handle a real race. But that vulnerability was just a mask. This woman had taken down trained men alongside Thiago. She had even killed Viper without blinking.

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Who moved through violence with that kind of grace? Only the devil could.

And tonight, Jade planned to kill the devil dressed in human skin.

But she needed to get Brenna to race with her first. Her crimson lips curved into a challenge, and she sneered, "What's the matter, Miss Harper? Scared of a little race?"

Brenna laughed, cold and sharp as the mountain wind. "You are trying to provoke me to force me to join the

race?"

"You've never raced before, right?" Jade trailed her fingers along the roof of her car like it was a prized stallion "The thrill when you hit 200 on these curves... Unforgettable."

Brenna turned to Ethan and muttered, "She's planning my crash. She thinks after she kills me, she can claim

you."

Ethan's icy gaze swept over Jade. He had already seen through her.

"And who exactly are you challenging?" he said to Jade. "Do you want to have a race with me or Brenna?"

Jade's eyes gleamed. "Now that's a question worth asking. I'm thinking of

something a little... inventive. I wonder if you will agree to it."

Ethan didn't blink. He knew how malicious she was. "I'm not doing anything that puts Brenna in danger."

Just then, three more cars rolled up.

Brenna recognized them at once.

Jayceon stepped out first, followed by Denis. Then Ernst emerged with unexpected company-Lilith.

Lilith emerged from the passenger seat, wrapped in a cloud of citrus perfume. A second later, Isabella got out

of Denis' car.

Isabella looked pleased with herself, draped in designer clothes and glittering jewelry. She had the glow of someone who had been living well.

However, her mood soured the moment her eyes landed on Brenna. Trouble always seemed to tag along whenever they crossed paths.

Isabella gave Brenna a quick, dismissive glance and let out a scoff.

Lilith waved at Brenna. She had no idea what was going to happen here.

Brenna offered a polite smile to Lilith. She believed her mother must have forced Ernst to date Lilith.

Seeing Ernst with Lilith made Brenna curious. Where was Sabine? Had she and Ernst broken up?noveldrama

She made a mental note to ask Ernst about this later.

Just then, Jade clapped her hands, her voice cutting through the air. "Perfect timing. Let me tell you the rules for today."

Jayceon sauntered forward and said, "And since when did you get to make the rules?"

A cold smile tugged at Ethan's lips. That was exactly what he wanted to say.

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Ernst stepped forward. "Yeah, we're all important figures here. Why should we listen to you?"

Neither he nor Jayceon bothered hiding their contempt. After all, they had already decided not to cooperate.

with Jade on business.

Lilith edged closer to Brenna. "Are they really going to race? I've heard stories about this place. Many people

like to race here."

"Yes. And Ernst should've known better than to bring you here," Brenna muttered, glancing at the treacherous curves up ahead. "It's too dangerous."

Denis thought differently from the rest. "This is just a game. It's not anything

lethal. Since when did you all become so timid?"

Then, he turned to Jade and flashed a smile. "Miss Hewitt, maybe they'd consider joining for the right kind of

reward?"

Jade's nails dug into her palms. These men acted like they were above her. So arrogant.

"The rules are simple," Jade said, her tone ice-cold. "Fastest time from the base

to the summit barrier wins. The person who gets closest to the summit barrier will

be the victor. Pull that off, and the entire Vanland portfolio from the Ward family is yours."

Denis' eyes widened in shock at that. Even Jayceon's usual composure faltered. The prize was too irresistible to ignore.