The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 27

Chapter 27 Kneel And Apologize

"We soldiers stand by our promises." Emmett's voice was as sharp as steel as he glared at Lindsay and Landen.

Ethan, without hesitation, pulled out his phone and dialed the hospital director.

"No!" Lindsay gasped in panic, lunging forward to snatch Ethan's phone from his hand. She quickly ended the call and placed the device back in his hand, her heart pounding Losing everything over something so trivial wasn't worth it. It was just kneeling and apologizing, after all-she could endure that much.

Clenching her fists, she walked toward Brenna. Then, with a loud thud, she dropped to her knees. Though she was kneeling, a deep hatred burned within her, and she silently vowed to take revenge one day.

"I'm so sorry!" she said.

Then, without waiting for a response, Lindsay sprang to her feet and rushed out of the room, unable to bear to stay here for another second.

Landen, however, wasn't as willing to do the same. Having worked in the hospital for over twenty years and being an expert in the medical field, he couldn't fathom the humiliation of kneeling before a woman barely in

her twenties.

"Dr. Harper, I apologize," he said stiffly, bowing instead of kneeling as he had promised. "I was wrong." Brenna, not wanting to make things difficult for him, responded with an even tone, "Apology accepted.

Landen's cheeks burned with humiliation, his pride stung. He resented Brenna for this,

At that moment, the experts Lindsay had called finally arrived-three elderly men in their sixties. Despite their age, they exuded energy, their complexions glowing with health

up with recognition. "Brenna, it's you!" he exclaimed, his tone at mix of surprise and amusement. "I heard some fools claimed a young woman was pretending

shrank back, his face burning with

polite nod. "Uncle Westin, I see they managed to

mess."

of the situation, Westin scoffed, shaking his head. "Utter foolishness!

everyone else does."

then turned to Brenna, his gaze warm as he said, "Ignore them. Go ahead and

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learn

gave him a respectful rod "Alright By the

of the Barrett fally letering near the done, their

with conflicting emotions

and whispered, "Mom, didn't you say Brenns never even finished grade school! How is her medical skill

expression was one of pure disbelief. "How would I know! She's actually the last student of Dr. Pierce How is that even

working in a different direction "If she's really that talented in medicine, maybe

bring her back into the family. With her status as Dr Pierce's renowned student,

Isabella immediately objected, saying "No way! If we let her back, she'll outshine me. And what if she steals my

Vincent, carefully retrieving a set of disposable needles from her medical kit. With precise movements, she began the acupuncture treatment, targeting his head first before following the meridians

fell over the room. Then,

for at least six months," Ethan said with a smile, his voice laced with astonishment. "But Dad -his fingers just moved!" Emmett, equally amazed, chuckled. "I saw it. Dr. Harper truly lives up

nothing significant. This is just the beginning. It's