The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 288:

His tone grew more intense as he said, “Do you understand how serious that is? Your focus seems solely fixated on Rosie. Aren’t you overlooking Brenna’s feelings? Honestly, I’m beginning to question whether you truly are your mother’s son. You are nothing like her!”

Shepard’s gaze hardened as he looked at his son, his expression etched with disappointment. “You may choose to defend Rosie, but I cannot let anyone mistreat my daughter,” he said.

Brenna replied firmly, “She’s just facing the consequences of her own actions. There’s no reason for me to show her any mercy. If I forgave her now, do you think she would ever do the same for me?”

Ernst, however, remained unaffected by the elder’s words. He acknowledged Rosie’s flaws but saw that they were driven by her fear of losing everything, not by any ill intent.

Losing shares in the Harper family would completely sever her ties to the family.

lose access to the privileges that came with being part of the Harper

“Regardless of their indifference, I am here for you. I may no longer be the CEO of the Harper Group, but I still have other companies. Together, we’ll be

acknowledged him with a nod, then fixed her gaze on Brenna, her eyes blazing with resolve. Abruptly, she walked toward Brenna and

in the family left me with no other option, driving me to desperation. Before you returned to the family, I was the only one who was cherished by Mom and Dad. But after you returned, you spent every day defaming me in front of them. Then, one day, I couldn’t tolerate it any longer, so I decided it

it was tinged more with her own grievances than

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won’t compete for their attention anymore. I don’t even have the right to ask for it.

grew cold. She was impressed by Rosie’s scheming, twisting the truth to make it seem like she

Would that be fair? If I had stayed away, you would have continued to receive my parents’ affection without any interference from me. Is that the outcome you desire? My

room. Despite Brenna’s words, she took them in silence, allowing herself to be seen as the victim here, even though Brenna might not