The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 885:

Brenna’s lips curled into a cold smile. “Apologize for what, exactly?”

Alec let out a sigh. “For what happened yesterday, for making you pay for those clothes. I’m truly sorry. Even though I am your father, I still owe you an apology. Please accept it.”

“Stop acting like you’re my father,” Brenna retorted bluntly. “Shepard is my father, not you. We’re practically strangers.” She suspected Alec was after her money, likely emboldened by her fleeting generosity the day before.

A flush crept up Alec’s cheeks. Anger flared, but his time as a driver had taught him patience. Working in service had exposed him to many insults, and he had learned not to get angry so easily.

“You’re absolutely right. Shepard is your father. I don’t deserve that title. Please don’t get angry. I came here just to apologize to you.”

a brow, a mix of curiosity and suspicion in her eyes.

“About those clothes—I know I took them and vanished without paying. That was my mistake, and I won’t pretend otherwise. Right now, I just don’t have the money to pay you back. But listen, I’ve landed a job. I’m driving a taxi now. With some effort, my monthly earnings should top ten thousand. In five months, I’ll have the thirty-nine thousand eight hundred ready for you. I’ll

door and promise to pay her back in installments.

who always looked out for himself first? Brenna doubted he had suddenly grown a conscience. Deep down, she suspected

would do exactly that, so he could look genuinely sorry and cast her as generous. That way,

was a

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Brenna didn’t waver as she replied. “You

that. Did she honestly care about such a small sum? How

“Alright, Brenna. I won’t bother you anymore. I’ll head out now. I brought you some pork rib soup I made myself. It took hours to cook. I hope you’ll give