The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 690:

They knew exactly who lived in the area and acted swiftly on their instructions, showing no regard for Alec’s supposed ties to the owner of the house.

Without hesitation, the guards forcibly escorted Alec out of the area. Ruby, still furious, cursed Alec out for a while before she finally calmed down.

Later that evening, she and Isabella made a point to book a table at a refined, upscale restaurant for their meeting with Brenna.

When Brenna arrived, her eyes briefly caught a figure loitering near the entrance. The lighting made it hard to see clearly, and she figured it was just a homeless person.

“Brenna, this way!” Ruby stood up quickly when she noticed Brenna, waving with exaggerated excitement before hurrying over and linking arms with her.

household, Alec had been the only one who had shown

pulled her arm away. “I’m really not used to

times than she could count, but her face wore the picture of grace. That cool, indifferent look Brenna always wore made her want to scream,

so many years. It’s been months since I last saw you, and I honestly missed you. You’ve changed; you look more polished

let Ruby lead the way to their table, her face unreadable.

performance. What do you want?” Brenna’s tone

missed you. That’s all. I just thought we

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skilled at pretending. Back when she had lived with the Barrett family, Ruby had been the perfect picture of kindness and care

she didn’t make enough money for the family. None of

to make money for you?” Brenna’s voice was calm as she glanced at the dishes on the table. They were all dishes she used to like when she had lived with the