The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 832:

Rosie gave an awkward smile, clearly flustered. “Oh, that’s just a cultural thing. Don’t overthink it.”

Catching on to the conversation, Maxley ditched any trace of royal pride. He quickly stood up and said, “It’s a pleasure to meet everyone. From this moment on, we’re all family. Let’s work together, support one another, and grow our fortunes as one.”

Not a single person responded. The Harper family was utterly disgusted by Rosie’s and Maxley’s shamelessness.

Rosie rose to her feet. “He’s a prince, you know. Isn’t it a little disrespectful to treat him like this? Don’t forget the reason we’re all gathered here tonight.”

Her reminder only fueled the resentment everyone had. Even though they were clearly outraged, the Harper family members forced themselves to respond to Maxley. Gradually, the mood in the room eased, and the tension began to lift slightly.

to Rosie sarcastically, “Your

tinged with irritation, “Thank

plan, Brenna would be out of the picture for good. That thought

gathered everyone here today for a reason,” Rosie said, flashing a smile as she reached behind her for a stack of documents resting on the wide

the documents. “I’m bringing these opportunities to you personally. They’re solid, high-return projects. Denis has been chasing me about them forever, but I held off,

family members impatiently snatched the documents and began flipping through the

small businesses. From their perspective, these projects felt promising, and it seemed to them

heart of

Shepard and Ernst, these projects didn’t even come close

giving the documents a quick glance, their interest faded entirely, and they pushed the papers

these insignificant ventures were better suited for the other members of