The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 12

Chapter 12 Are You Deaf

Rachael glanced down at her phone, the recent call log with Rosie still on display Rose's inercions to seem clear-leave Brenna outside. Let her stand in the heat, waiting, while the rest of the household goes

As the Harper family's housekeeper, Rachael oversaw everything from daily maintenance to staff managemen Though just a servant here, she held more influence than most realized. After all, she had seen with the Harper family for over twenty years, long enough to earn their trust. A single word from her could detectie whether a maid kept her job or was sent packing. And no one in this house wanted to be sent patag

The maids at the Harper estate were paid generously. They had comfortable accommodations, freshly pregge meals, seasonal uniforms, and long holiday breaks. The work was light, and the salary was better fitan most could ever dream of.

Coming from ordinary backgrounds, none of the servants here wanted to lose their jobs.

As a result, everyone sought to stay in Rachael's good graces. Her word was final, and even if they had doubra, they seldom dared to challenge her authority.

Rachel turned to the servants behind her, her tone sharp. "What are you all standing around for? Get back to

work!"

At once, they scattered and busied themselves with their duties.

Julia lingered, hesitating, before speaking up. "Whenever guests arrive, we always greet them at the gate right away. Today is the day Ms. Harper returns home-wouldn't it be improper to ignore her like this? And if that really is Ms. Harper out there, and Mrs. Harper finds out we left her waiting, won't there be trouble?"

Rachael's eyes narrowed. "Mind your own business. Look at what she's wearing. Even we're dressed better than that. Do you really think someone like her could be Miss Harper? Besides, the Harper family doesn't just let

in." anyone

Worried that the person outside might actually be Brenna, Julia pressed further, saying, "It's scorching out there. Shouldn't we at least check whether that woman is Ms. Harper or not? I will go. If it's not her, I can ask why she's here."

her. "Fine. I'll go check. You go

but obeyed,

make her way

gleam under the sunlight. Brenna stood by the gate, ur her skin glowing with some sweat. Rachel opened the door. Though Brenna's clothes were casual, Rac not help but notice her resemblance to

ving

almost condescending "Who are you looking

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type to look down on anyone, no matter their stats. To the fastin the Harper family lost twenty

denim shorts, an oversized shirt, and scuffed sneakers. By her estimation, the entire ensemble wasn't worth more than two hundred

that. “How dare

know, so she kept her tone patient. "I really am the Harper

daughter."

guest Ye this maid was speaking to her with open disdain. What did

rolled her eyes. "Impossible. Miss Rosie Harper personally went to pick up Miss Brenna Harper. They should be arriving together. You probably heard about Miss Brenna Harper's return and thought you could fool us by pretending to be

suddenly, pointing at Brenna. "Wait!

out a laugh, dry and unamused. She then turned, ready to walk away. But before she could take a step, Rachael's shrill voice rang out. "Help! Someone come quickly! She's kidnapped Miss Brenna Harper! Stop her from

Brenna back?" A deep male voice cut through

see a man approaching the gate. His graying hair gave him a refined air, and though age had

and his brows furrowed with recognition.