The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 883:

When Alec thought about it now, regret gnawed at him. His treatment of Brenna seemed downright cruel in hindsight.

“Looking back, what could I really expect from a child of ten? Whenever she failed to deliver designs up to my standards, I’d starve her. She handled all the chores, too, and if she slipped up, I’d hit her.”

Lila’s eyebrows shot up, her tone sharp. “That’s cruel, Alec. Adopted or not, a child deserves better. Besides, she earned money for you.”

Alec nodded. “You’re right. Looking back now, I realize I went too far. That’s why I think we should run after we scammed her out of all that money today. You and Seth, you’re bold—aren’t you worried she’ll track you down and beat you up for this?”

A sigh slipped from his mouth. A part of him still believed he hadn’t gotten enough money from Brenna.

luxury, pampered like royalty. Meanwhile, I’m out on the streets, driving a cab, working

you spent raising Brenna, how could she not offer you some money? The kind of cash she spends carelessly could set our family up for life.” Her gaze shifted to Alec, her eyes narrowing with conviction. “Honestly, it seemed like she was ready

refuse to lend me a hand. Why would Brenna, an adopted child, have

in sprawling mansions and cruising in luxury cars flashed through his mind. Meanwhile, he struggled to scrape together enough for even the simplest

like

within him. He

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me out like I was nothing. What should we try next? We can’t keep going like this. There has to be

morning,” Lila replied. She had successfully seduced Alec because she was beautiful, knew how to flatter men, and had a mother who was good

at the clock told Alec it was only five in the afternoon. “Why wait until tomorrow? You can consult her now. Your mother is always coming up with great ideas. The sooner we act, the sooner