The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 1074:

Brenna’s voice was clipped as she said, “It’s a weekday. Of course, they’re tied up. Don’t make a big deal out of it. You’re here to talk about the concert with Dalton, right? My dad and Ernst have no part in the matter. Does my whole family need to show up to welcome you for something so trivial?”

Maxley felt deeply offended, standing hesitantly at the threshold of the Harper family’s living room, reluctant to enter. The lack of respect from the Harpers, who barely acknowledged his royal status, stung sharply. As a distinguished guest, he had expected a lavish reception befitting his title, yet he was met with indifference. Disheartened, he even contemplated abandoning the visit entirely. The living room was just like when he had seen it earlier that day, with no staff assembled to offer a proper greeting.

Descending the staircase, Dalton appeared in a casual white silk blouse and dark pants, his disheveled hair betraying a lack of effort. “Apologies, I slept in,” he mumbled casually.

Maxley’s face tightened with irritation. “As a prince of Plieca, I deserve the respect of an honored guest. This informality is deeply disappointing.”

His opinion of the Harper family soured further; their behavior and attitude toward him were terrible.

Giselle, unimpressed, retorted, “We’re not from Plieca, so our traditions for hosting may not align with your expectations. We view you as family, a nephew-in-law. If that’s not acceptable, perhaps you should leave.”

tension. “Let’s not make a fuss. This is my childhood home, and Giselle raised me with a

hand in greeting, but Maxley pointedly ignored it, fueling Dalton’s annoyance. Without another word, Dalton strode to the dining

Maxley’s lingering displeasure, Rosie whispered

expression softened slightly. Far from securing the throne, he needed more allies to

had suffered recently due to a scandal involving the Empire Hotel fire, with public accusations of arson tarnishing his name. To rebuild his image, he aimed to rally influential figures,

star who could help him achieve

𝖢𝗁𝖾𝖼𝗄 𝖈𝗈𝗉𝗒 𝖕𝖗𝖔𝖔𝖋: 𝖌ⱥ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⧸𝖼𝗈𝗆

now seated and eating, and felt like he had no choice but to flatter him in hopes of convincing him to perform a

a seat,” Giselle said coolly, her

had spent the day at the hospital,