The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 522:

Brenna gave a slight eye-roll, clearly dismissive of Rosie’s selective moral outrage and performative compassion.

As expected, Rosie was briefly at a loss for words but soon grew even more incensed. “I know you; you’ll never let anyone walk all over you. And Ethan was there, wasn’t he? He had your back. You didn’t need me. Besides, you humiliated Tina successfully. Now Tina just woke up and is already talking about killing herself again. You need to apologize to her. Now.”

Brenna showed no sign of moving. Leaning casually against the doorframe, she arched an eyebrow. “I’m not going.”

“She lost so much blood from slashing her wrist, Brenna. The doctors said if she had been found half an hour later, she would have died. How can you be so heartless? Not everyone is as resilient as you. Do you really think she could handle the kind of humiliation you dished out? If you don’t apologize, she’ll try to kill herself again. Don’t be so cruel!” Rosie’s anger boiled over as she began pushing Brenna, urging her to change and go.

Brenna shoved her back. “I’m heartless? She brought this on herself. She insulted me first. So, I’m supposed to just swallow it, and when I finally hit back, I become the villain? Now I’m expected to grovel so she can humiliate me again to feel better about herself?”

an adult. Doesn’t she know that actions have consequences?” With that, Brenna firmly closed the door, ignoring Rosie’s

lingered outside for over ten minutes

relaxed attire and found Rosie sitting on the living room sofa,

her tone softening slightly. “Can’t you think of our family for once? Do you know why your parents skipped Mrs. Russell’s birthday party? Our families don’t get along, but you made it worse by humiliating Tina in their own house. I’m asking you to apologize for your

remained impassive. She replied, “You’re this worried about the relationship between our family and the Russell family? Amy seemed awfully fond of you. Why

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up the drama. Julia even stood boldly in the

frustration at the eavesdropping servants. “What are

with a lunch bag packed with sealed containers. “Miss Harper, here’s the food you requested—egg tarts, cookies, cake, and

drive her car. She had plans to take Ellie and Patrick to Disneyland