Chapter 171

Chapter 171 Did You

Believe Me

Ernst said sarcastically, "Oh really? Then why did he call you 'Mommy? Do you think we're all fools here? Who would let their child call someone else 'Mommy'? You must be the child's mother, don't pretend you are not?"

Shepard, having been informed by the secretary that Ernst was causing a scene and making things difficult for

Brenna, hurried to the auditorium.

"You fool! How can you distrust your own sister like this?" Shepard scolded Ernst sharply, his disappointment evident. If not for Ernst's future role as leader of the Harper Group, Shepard might have been even harsher to

him.

Ernst turned to look at him, surprised. "Dad, why are you here? I've got this under control You don't have to

do anything."

Shepard was seething with anger as he glared at his son. "Under control? By shaming your sister in front of everyone and causing her public embarrassment? Is that how you handle things? You don't believe a word she said. Enough of this!"

Patrick, seeing the trouble he had inadvertently caused, felt guilty. He pulled on Brenna's sleeve and whispered, "Brenna, I'm sorry if I've made things difficult for you."

Brenna reassured him with a gentle pat on his head. "Don't worry, Patrick. I can handle this," she sa

Kennedi, who had questioned Brenna earlier, now fell silent, worried about being fired with the chairman in the

auditorium.

call, Rosie was still pushing her agenda. "Keep pressing Brenna. She hasn't really answered your question. Don't

Shepard's undeniable support for Brenna, she decided not to escalate things

this further. Brenna has already stated that the child is

friend's son."

urged her, saying, "It's okay; just keep asking her about the matter. Ask her if she made Ernst and me sign a betting agreement to guarantee this child inherits the Harper family's assets. And ask

reluctantly followed Rosie's

to Kennedi's continued questioning. Ernst's expression grew colder as he listened, and he turned to Shepard, speaking with seriousness. "Dad, don't let Brenna fool

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was orchestrated by her and the child's father. We need to stay vigilant and not fall for her tricks. She already owns four percent of the Harper Group's shares and has a

having so many people target Brenna today was clearly planned, and he

be fooled by

suspected that Ernst might be orchestrating this to

disappointment.

her friend's son. Were you not listening?" Shepard said

"You believe

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then, a voice echoed from the

in a champagne-colored

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room recognized

arrival stirred excitement

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