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?

his displeasure evident. He said, "Rosie, as far as I know, Miss Higgins and

Rosie remain silent, Ethan continued, his tone sharp, "The Mitchell Group has business partnerships with the Higgins Group and the Morrison Group. But since the

their faces draining of color. They exchanged panicked glances but couldn't openly communicate with

back slightly, watching Rosie, a playful smile tugging at her

what was happening. Rosie, Sylvie, and Vivian were inseparable, always in

women exchanged silent looks, and after a beat, Sylvie took the lead. She scoffed,

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 didn't even finish grade school. You don't belong in the Harper family. So we decided to humiliate you a

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figured you would realize on your own that

is full of exceptional people. Your father runs the 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 from a prestigious foreign university with a master's degree. And then there's you, a girl who never even finished grade school. Do you really think you fit in with them? You're like an outsider trying to live among

with satisfaction. This was perfect. Her two friends had openly humiliated Brenna. Surely, after this, Brenna would be too ashamed to step foot into the Harper

He wouldn't look twice

reassured-her place was safe. Whatever obstacles stood in the

marrying Ethan, Brenna certainly wasn't one

the part of the understanding

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