The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 884:

Back when Alec’s business had flourished, Lila had gotten plenty of his money and always shared some with her mother. Now, Alec was left scraping by as a driver, unable to afford a warm coat for winter. From her point of view, Lila figured her mother, having benefited from Alec before, would surely be willing to help them come up with a plan.

The following day was Sunday.

Brenna, still wrapped in her blankets, was in no hurry to leave the comfort of her bed. A soft knock at the door signaled Julia’s entrance. “Miss Harper, Alec is here asking to speak with you.”

Confusion flickered across Brenna’s face. “Did he say what this is about?”

Julia shook her head. “No, but he brought a food container. He’s waiting by the gate. If you’d rather not see him, I can turn him away.” It was no secret to Julia that Brenna wanted nothing to do with the Barretts and had sent them away before.

would have sent Alec away without hesitation, but his respectful manner today

intentions. Yesterday’s antics had been enough of a

her way downstairs, escorted Alec inside, and let

Dalton was most likely busy filming. A call from

spent under the Harpers’ roof, Giselle had never spoken about her own family. But the previous day, when Giselle mentioned her brothers, she seemed to hesitate. She’d declined their request to

into a long knitted dress, Brenna descended the

Alec saw her, he plastered an ingratiating smile on his face and assessed her carefully. She appeared far more refined now than during her days with the Barretts.

hosts

She strode past

had recently had Alec investigated and knew he

struggling father without a shred of shame. He believed he should have been harsher with her, disciplined