The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

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Chapter 218 Simply Repaying Us Would Suffice

Mack's displeasure was evident, his brows knitting into a frown as he took in Brenna's amusement at the situation. His voice, tinged with sharpness, broke the silence. "Indeed," he said coldly. "Your current achievements owe everything to the Barrett family's endeavors. We've poured years of time and substantial resources into molding you into the figure you are today. Now, as the Harper family's daughter, you are swathed in status and privilege. We're not asking for grand gestures of repayment. Simply repaying us would

suffice."

His words dripped with condescension, more a demand than a request for a favor.

Mack continued, "Hurry up! I'm hungry and in dire need of a shower. We're giving you a chance to settle your debts-serve us some food and provide clean clothes. Where's the bathroom? Also, clear a few rooms; we're staying here."

His eyes roamed the opulent interior of the Harper residence, a stark contrast to the more modest Barrett family's house.

How did Brenna end up living amidst such luxury, attended by a fleet of servants? How had fortune so favored

her?

Ruby tilted her chin up, her smirk filled with arrogance. “Consider this repayment plan a favor. You should feel grateful."

Alec, ever the diplomat compared to Mack's harshness, spoke in a softer tone. “Brenna, dear, we're famished. Could you please prepare something for us? Look at our plight; we have faced so much hardship. Bring out whatever delicacies you have-truffles, caviar, Iberian ham. Anything filling will do. And clothes? Something simple, yet tasteful, in the low five-figures range should suffice. We can't remain like this, a sight for sore eyes. Otherwise, we will become a laughingstock."

his approach was nothing

from the sidelines, studying

apparent indifference,

responded calmly, "Are you finished?

Her expression was cold.

see we're in dire need We're left with nothing-no home, no means to survive. You're our last hope. And let me remind you, this isn't merely charity.

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key determination “oh, I remember your 'kindness' to me," she replied, her voice sharp as a blade "All those demands. When I didn't make the blueprints you were satisfied with, you let me starve. How many times did I plead while you looked away? Your hearts

weight of Brenna's words,

and Mack, too embarrassed to meet Brenna's stare, turned their

struggled to respond, finally blurting out, "That was all part of your training Without our guidance, would you have achieved so much? You ought to be

urgent, her tone

you all deaf? Bring us some food! Do you want to starve us to death? You can't afford the consequences; you know

still. Julia glanced at Brenna, and since Brenna stayed silent, she and

word, Julia simply motioned for the other servants to resume their