The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 198

Chapter 198 She's Only

After Your Money

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Ernst hesitated, then cautiously voiced his concern. "Mom, Brenna's birthday is coming up next Wednesday. Maybe it's not a good idea to invite Rosie to her birthday party."

His voice was a blend of indifference and mild irritation. While he felt sympathy for Rosie being orphaned, his sympathy had its limits. He wasn't willing to ignore her bad behavior or allow her to harm his sister.

Giselle sighed and said, “Unfortunately, we need to invite her. Rosie is still part of the Harper family, and she practically grew up by my side. Excluding her openly would upset your grandparents. Despite her mistakes, she deserves some sympathy."

Brenna was displeased with this, but she understood her mother's concerns and the difficult position she was

in, so she chose to remain silent.

Ernst's brow furrowed with visible irritation. "Rosie might just cause another scene. Plus, she has been hospitalized for twenty days with a broken leg, so moving around could be difficult for her. Perhaps we could find a way to explain her absence to the guests about not letting her come?"

y turned cold.

Ciselle had visited Rosie a few times recently, but her attitude toward her had not. Whenever Rosie suggested moving back in to be cared for, she always found an excuse to reíus- her.

The reason was that she had already seen Rosie's true nature.

to Rosie," Giselle suggested. "We can pretend to invite her, and she'll probably decline, saying

she should

Ernst viewed Rosie. He had finally stopped blindly defending her. It appeared

spoke up firmly. "If she attends and disrupts the party, I'll ensure she

rush to Rosie's defense. Instead, he said, "I'll stay out of the matter, Brenna. I misjudged her

an awkward smile. "I just hope that you don't hold a grudge against me,

of the Harper Group, people in the business circle still didn't dare to underestimate him. In fact, his team now found it easier to close deals than

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Ernst might have left the Harper Group, but he was still a Harper and the rightful

been the CO of the Harper

hold a grudge," Ernst reassured

leadership program to improve my skills. When I return to be the CEO

joy was clear as

"Next Wednesday, for Brenna's birthday, I'm inviting some old friends, and they'll be bringing their daughters, all of whom are very accomplished. Ernst, you can pick

face darkened instantly. "Mom, we shouldn't treat people as options to select from. Plus, I

someone I like."

your relationship with your secretary, Sabine, who now lives with you. I think she's only