The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Once His Wife, Now His Rival 219

Chapter 219 Being Kicked

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Isabella's face clouded over immediately. The very idea of meeting Denis in her current ragged, unkempt state filled her with a sense of fear. Denis was not a man of second chances-one look at her in this condition would likely make him abandon her for good.

Despite seeing Denis as her beacon of hope, she made a firm decision-she would only seek him out once she had returned to her former, elegant self.

Thinking the same thing, Ruby stood up, smoothing her clothes with an exaggerated sense of elegance. Even in the face of their difficult situation, she still looked arrogant.

"Brenna," she said, her tone laced with a false sweetness. "I understand that you hate us. However, this cruelty beneath your refined appearance? It doesn't reflect well on you in the eyes of others. Here's our proposal- house us for just a few days and provide meals and basic clothing. We'll find work soon. In no time, we'll be on our feet again. After a couple of months, we will move out once we have an income. Even someone as cold as you should be able to agree to this, right?" Her tone carried the guise of a negotiation.

Mack interjected quickly to convince Brenna, "We have already made compromises. You can't be so hard on us just because we're going through a rough patch. Don't forget, we turned the Barrett Group from a small workshop into

a publicly recognized company. If you provide us with some startup capital, we'll bounce back. And when we do, we'll make sure to repay your generosity."

Ruby's mood shifted as a new determination took hold of her. Mack's words reminded her of something. She said, "The Harper family's fortune is vast, practically endless. And I know you have that billionaire boyfriend. If you don't want us to stay here, you can just give us some money. Ten billion would settle this. Fund our fresh start, and we give you our word that you won't see us ever again. With Mack's and Alec's ability, we're certain to return to our former glory."

Brenna's response was cold and firm. "You won't get a penny from me. I've already repaid you for raising me. Didn't I make that clear?"

to boast about how Barrett Group grew from a

said, "Didn't we have leftovers from my birthday celebration yesterday? Just hand that to them; it

timing. There were plenty of leftovers, Miss Harper, but your staff from the

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deliberate glance toward the window, making it clear that the scraps had

smiled, not saying

Barrett family, her tone dripping with false sweetness. "Naturally, if you'd rather have what we usually give to the strays, I can ask someone to fetch some of our leftovers for you" She paused deliberately. "I doubt the neighborhood cats and dogs

pantry, where servants had gathered

about to hit Brenna, their fists tightening and sleeves rolled

pinning them to the floor and beating them

a bloody nose, Alec hurled insults at Brenna. “You heartless wretch! We asked for

and swift. "Get them out

dragged the Barrett

the other servants. "Let's clean

forcibly removed, the Barrett family faced their

rubbed his aching shoulder, his voice filled with frustration as he spoke. "After everything we've done for that ungrateful girl, she treated us

angry glance at Alec. "So, this was your big plan? You honestly thought she'd forget how we treated her? We brought this