The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 749:

Brenna slipped the bangle onto her left wrist immediately. “It’s stunning. I’ve got something for you, too.”

She pulled a large envelope of cash from her bag and handed it to Belen. “Please don’t refuse this. Ethan and I don’t visit often, so take this money and treat yourself. Spend it freely, and when it’s spent, I’ll bring more.”

Belen loved money. Though she was old and spent little now, the sight of the thick envelope made her beam.

Minna, meanwhile, felt a bit awkward. She had only brought fruit and cakes for Belen. Elsa hadn’t suggested bringing something expensive before.

Minna guessed Brenna’s envelope held at least twenty thousand.

She felt outdone, but it was too late for her to prepare cash now.

Embarrassment washed over her, and her resentment toward Brenna surged.

envelope, revealing

need to bring me money next time,”

also brought some dishes from the Peace Hotel for you. They’re all light in flavor, including three types of

Hotel! That’s a historic place. Their food is pricey; even the simplest dishes run

she hadn’t. Was Brenna doing this on

give it much thought; twenty thousand dollars was trivial to her. She had no desire to outshine Minna or make her feel small. In fact, she hadn’t even known Minna would be at the

to Belen, “You can count it slowly later. If a bill or two is missing, just

slowly, enjoying the moment. “I trust you, dear. Even if a

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delight over the money, felt a twinge of disdain,

pockets, realizing

Kenny and Elsa, she felt too embarrassed to ask them for