The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 29

Chapter 29

Chapter 29 How Should I Repay You

"Brenna, Brenna Ruby rushed toward frenna, her face stretched into an eager smile Afraid Brenna might brush past her, she reached out, gripping Brenna's arm to stop her Brenna, how can you just walk past me without a word? That's very impolite *

Brenna watched Ruby's exaggerated display with a blank expression. She had already anticipated this-Ruby was trying to cozy up to her now that the Mitchell family held her in high regard. Ruby was shamelessly attempting to use her as a stepping stone to get closer to the Mitchell family.

Unmoved, Brenna pressed her lips together into a thin line, unwilling to engage with Ruby

Ruby faltered for a moment, but for the sake of her family's future-and, more importantly, Isabella's chances of marrying into wealth-she swallowed her pride and pressed on.

"Mr. Mitchell," she continued in a sweet tone, "I heard what you said earlier. Look, Brenna's biological parents are from some poor, rural place. They have no money, no status-completely unworthy of being associated with you. But Brenna? She's so skilled in medicine, all thanks to our careful upbringing"

Ethan's face remained impassive, his expression as cold as ice. Since Brenna had chosen not to correct Ruby's

claims, he had no intention of doing it, either. He just remained silent.

A few feet away, Isabella subtly adjusted herself, brushing a few strands of hair over her shoulder, ensuring she looked her best. She stood poised, hoping Ethan's eyes would fall on her.

She kept her lips curved in a polite smile, careful not to appear rude.

stole glances at Ethan, hoping to catch even

Her heart pounded, thrilled by the idea that he had finally noticed her. She straightened up, smiled

her into his view

oblivious to her daughter's efforts, was fully invested

for Mr. Mitchell. You know the Harper family can't provide that for you. Besides, you've called me "Mom"

treats me well. There's no need for any of that," Brenna said flatly, casually pulling

between them.

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Brenna took a step back Packed, she reached out again, desperate to gra arm "Oh, why are you calling me Mis Barrett? I'm your mother! Call me tom like you

aren't we?"

refused to send the town. made me stay home designing car parts to earn money for you, and treated me like free labour and room y have the audacity to call us

recalled the previous day-Brenna in cheap clothes worth barely two hundred dollars, while Isabella flaunted herself in high-end designer

Brenna before. Now, they

himself between Brenna and Ruby "We have things to do," be said

forced another ingratiating smile, sensing Ethan's displeasure but

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