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.

opened the envelope, revealing exactly

alone delights me. No need to bring me money next

some dishes from the Peace Hotel for you. They’re

Hotel! That’s a historic place. Their food is pricey; even the simplest dishes run in the hundreds. But oh, so delicious,” Belen said, thrilled, as she began

discomfort grew. Brenna had given Belen money, and she hadn’t. Was Brenna doing this on purpose to

Minna or

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

warmly, her eyes sparkling at the sight of the cash. She counted it slowly, enjoying the moment. “I trust you, dear. Even if a bill or two is missing,

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Belen’s delight over the money, felt a twinge of disdain, her impression of

patted her pockets, realizing she

she felt too embarrassed