The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 689:

Spotting the plush leather couch, he sank into it, declaring, “This is my son’s house, my daughter’s house; why can’t I live here?”

Clad in rumpled attire with an arrogant demeanor, he bore no resemblance to the polished CEO of the Barrett Group he had once been. Ruby, repulsed, saw him as no better than a beggar. Her disgust was palpable as she tugged at him, shouting, “Get out, Alec! Don’t ruin my furniture!”

Alec, physically stronger, pushed her aside and sprawled defiantly on the couch. “You won’t be able to kick me out! My kids live here; I belong here!”

“You’re despicable! I’ve never met anyone so shameless!” Ruby exclaimed, her anger surging. She reached for her phone to call the authorities, but Alec swatted it from her grip. It fell to the floor, and the screen broke.

“What are you doing?” Ruby shrieked, her voice breaking with fury. Unfazed, Alec turned to Isabella. “Isabella, you’re my daughter. When you first joined the Barrett family, didn’t I treat you kindly? You can’t turn your back on me now. I know you’re a good daughter; you’ll look after me, right?”

Isabella was dumbfounded. Truthfully, when she had first arrived at the Barrett family, Alec had indeed treated her well, even ousting Brenna for her.

Mom are divorced. It’s not right for you to stay here. Please go; don’t

you for nothing? Do you know

that Alec would dredge

it against her?” Ruby, seething, pointed at him. “I can’t

you! Be quiet. You haven’t worked a day in years; I provided for you! You lived comfortably because of me. And now that I’m struggling, you want to abandon me? No chance. Repay every penny I spent on you, and I’ll leave. Until

choice,

L?tєѕτ chʜɑρτєrs ιn g?l?ovєl?.ⲕоm

leave. What do I do? Come home

mid-level management position at the Wagner Group. His performance at

us out back then. Now

said the same thing, but he’s refusing to