The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 132

Chapter 132 Bring Brenna

With You

"Thiago, just listen to this. Your mother was pathetic. She put up with her husband's cheating and said nothing." Harlan sneered. "Want me to keep reading? Maybe then you'll really understand what kind of woman your

mother was."

Thiago's face darkened, and his eyes burned with fury. He couldn't wrap his head around it. In his mind, his mother should have despised Roberto, sought revenge, and made him suffer.

But she hadn't. She had endured the pain silently. Why was that?

"Give the diary to me," he said in a commanding tone.

Harlan gave a mocking laugh. "Give it to you? Sure. You know that abandoned sports field near the old school? The one close to our house? Meet me there tonight at ten. Bring Brenna with you. And don't even think about calling the cops."

Thiago knew exactly what this was. A trap. If it were just about him, he wouldn't hesitate to walk right into it. But dragging Brenna into something this dangerous was out of the question.

There was a brief silence on the line.

Harlan, already losing patience, could sense Thiago's hesitation. He sneered, knowing full well Thiago wouldn't agree to bring Brenna

He said, "If either of you fails to show up, I'll destroy the diary, the necklace, and the bracelet."

Thiago's anger flared. He clenched his jaw and bellowed, "You wouldn't dare!"

a harsh sound of papers being

and I'll tear the entire diary apart and toss it in the fire. It's not my mother's. So I don't give a

want your mother's things, you'll do exactly as I

and rushed toward the door. But before he could reach it, voices drifted in from the yard. Through the glass,

of their conversation. "Roberto said there's still a stash

wait to hear the rest. His instincts screamed at him to run. Even if they hadn't uncovered his crimes

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sealed area and kept walking until he felt sure no one was following him. Without a car and couldn't

stopped at a quiet bus stop

say everything was settled with the tax bureau and the

there. The tax bureau chief himself promised you that the investigation into the Moreno family's taxes would be dropped. We even had dinner with the DA's people and paid them off. Something must've gone wrong, but don't blame me for it. And stop calling me to bother me.

him on your own."

she

if I find out you're

muttered,

he dialed Brandon's number. Brandon's father was the deputy mayor, someone with enough.

already tried calling Brandon several times over the past few days, but none of

you were quick to take it. Now that I'm in trouble, you're faster

connect. After a

his screen. Harlan glanced at it and froze. That explained everything

and was under investigation.

eyes locked on the screen as he