The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 404:

Mack quickly intervened to persuade Brenna. “We’ve already made compromises. You can’t be so harsh just because we’re going through hard times. Don’t forget, we turned Barrett Group from a small workshop into a publicly recognized company. If you give us some startup capital, we’ll bounce back and repay your generosity.”

Ruby’s expression shifted, determination growing. Mack’s words reminded her of something. “The Harper family’s fortune is vast, practically endless. And I know you have that billionaire boyfriend. If you don’t want us here, just give us some money—ten billion would settle this. Fund our fresh start, and we promise you won’t see us again. With Mack’s and Alec’s abilities, we’ll 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?”

With a sly smirk, Brenna dismissed the Barrett family’s inflated sense of accomplishment. “You all love to boast about how Barrett Group grew from a simple workshop to a listed company. But if you were truly capable, would Barrett Group have ended in failure?”

She then turned to Julia and said, “Didn’t we have leftovers from my birthday celebration yesterday? Just give that to them; it should be enough.”

a sneer spreading across her face as she took in the

What was left was still too much for

toward the window, making it clear the scraps had

as she addressed the Barrett family, her tone dripping with false sweetness. “Naturally, if you’d prefer 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

from the pantry, where the servants

strike Brenna, their fists tightening and sleeves

his security team swiftly intervened, pinning them to the floor and beating

at Brenna. “You heartless wretch! We asked for help, and you

them out of here.” The guards

the other servants. “Let’s clean the