The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 8

Chapter 8 Apology

Rosie couldn't help but conclude that people with no proper education really were unable to see the bigger

picture.

Yet on the surface, she wore a remorseful expression, her voice soft and pleading as she looked at Brenna. "Please don't take it to heart. I was just trying to joke with you a little. Maybe you don't know this yet, but I'm actually your parents' niece. Even though I call them Mom and Dad, I'm still just their niece. Now that you, their real daughter, is back, I can't help but worry they won't love me anymore. I swear, I meant no harm. From now on, I'll treat you like my real sister. Can you forgive me this time?"

Of course, Rosie wasn't seeking Brenna's forgiveness. Her only concern was maintaining a flawless image in Ethan's eyes-kind, graceful, and irreplaceable as his future wife.

Only now did Brenna realize that Rosie wasn't even the Harper couple's daughter. She had to admit, Rosie was good at changing her attitude. Now that Rosie had framed things this way, she knew refusing to forgive Rosie

would make her seem petty.

Brenna said, "Alright. From now on, we're sisters."

Then, she flung a glance at Sylvie and Vivian. "But these two just humiliated me. One wanted me scrubbing toilets in her home; the other wanted me on my knees polishing her shoes. What do you think about that?" she

said.

Rosie resisted the urge to lash out. Did Brenna have to drag this out? Didn't she just say she forgave her? Then why was she refusing to let the matter go? When would this end, for God's sake?

pressed into a thin line, his displeasure evident. He said, "Rosie, as far as I know, Miss

silent, Ethan continued, his tone sharp, "The Mitchell Group has business partnerships with the Higgins Group and the Morrison Group. But since the Higgins family's and the Morrison family's daughters lack character, I see no reason

exchanged panicked glances but couldn't openly communicate with Rosie.

back slightly, watching Rosie, a playful

was happening. Rosie, Sylvie,

Sylvie took the

always the Harper family's little princess. But now, suddenly, you're back, taking away the affection that was hers. If you were exceptional, maybe we'd let it slide. But let's be honest-you

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would realize on your own that you don't

Harper Group, your mother is a professor at Laguna Bay University, and your brothers-one is a vice president, and the other is a top-tier celebrity. Even Rosie graduated

unfold with satisfaction. This was perfect. Her two friends had openly humiliated Brenna. Surely, after this,

look twice at

reassured-her place was safe. Whatever obstacles stood

Brenna certainly wasn't one of

to play the part of the

what, she has to come back to the Harper family. After all, she carries the Harper bloodline. I'll make sure to help her improve so she can catch up with the Harper family's standards and avoid embarrassing us in