The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 405:

Mack, wiping the blood from his split lip, shot an angry glance at Alec. “So, this was your big plan? You honestly thought she’d forget how we treated her? We brought this on ourselves.”

Isabella, cheeks burning with embarrassment, said, “When we were kicked out, many onlookers saw us and took photos. This is all your fault! I told you she’d never help us!”

Ruby snapped at her children, her voice sharp with fury. “Enough! If you had even a fraction of Brenna’s talent, we wouldn’t be in this mess!”

She paused for a moment, then asked, “So, where are we going to sleep tonight? We have nowhere else to go.”

Mack had thought of a place some time ago but hesitated to mention it. With no other options left, he reluctantly said, “There’s a luxury apartment in the East District, the one Dad secured for Ms. Tucker.”

Ruby’s suspicion immediately flared at the name. Noticing Alec’s sudden change in behavior, she snapped, “Ms. Tucker? Who is that? Alec, are you having an affair?”

silent, avoiding her gaze as he turned

have a

as a blade. He hadn’t forgotten about Lila Tucker’s place; he had simply wanted to go there alone.

personal refuge, a space he imagined solely for himself, with no room for his

and mistress living under the same roof

at Alec’s stormy expression, Ruby confirmed all her suspicions. Her anger flared instantly. For years, she had believed Alec to be the perfect, loyal husband. While other wealthy men flaunted their mistresses, she proudly told her friends about Alec’s

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reality was clear—it was nothing like she had imagined. How

raging storm, gripping Alec’s ear with force. “You jerk! All these years, you acted like the ideal

flinched, recalling the days when Ruby would storm through the Barrett Group headquarters, dragging secretaries and accountants by

those fiery times, he had become skilled at