The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 1107:

But why was Brenna treating her with this attitude? Did Brenna not worry that she might end up mistreating Joann down the line?

“After today, Miss Harper, you won’t visit again, and Joann will still be here with me. Maybe you should think about showing a little courtesy to me and giving me some money for taking care of Joann from now on. How could you speak to me in such a manner?” Lila said.

A scowl twisted her features, but Brenna’s thoughts wandered to that ugly moment when Lila had screamed at Joann. Without warning, she swung her hand, striking Lila across the cheek.

The slap rang out in the quiet room. Lila lost her balance and tumbled straight into the mess on the floor. In an instant, stains ruined the soft fabric of her dress.

Enraged, Lila scrambled upright, her voice loud and trembling. “What gives you the right to hit me? You did that on purpose, didn’t you? Just because you have money doesn’t give you the right to do anything as you please!”

Soup dripped from her skirt as she pushed herself up, fury etched on her face. Her hand curled into a fist, ready to hit Brenna back.

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man in a black suit, expressionless. “Who

her arms across her chest, responded

It dawned on her that she had

and connections surrounded Brenna like armor. With barely a gesture, she could have

looked the other way, acting as if he hadn’t seen what had just

you just going to stand

moved with reluctance, helping her up as if each movement cost him. “You really should watch your attitude toward Brenna,” Alec said, lowering his voice. “It was no small feat convincing Brenna to even come here. Have you forgotten? She covered the cost of our son’s winter jacket. I still haven’t paid her back.

giving her pointed looks, urging her to see

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rested on the red imprint blooming across Lila’s cheek, which seemed painful. But he didn’t say