The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 1112:

“No chance,” the bodyguard replied firmly, holding Alec’s arm to stop him. “The food here is meant for Miss Harper and her grandmother. My coworker already ordered curry rice for us guys, so stop trying to take food from them.”

Alec was left fuming, feeling utterly powerless. Was he really being denied even a single bite? This bodyguard was too meddlesome.

Brenna simply shrugged. “You can have some of the curry rice when it arrives.” Soon, another bodyguard arrived carrying several servings of curry. The two bodyguards dug in with enthusiasm, each polishing off two bowls, while Alec quietly finished his one portion.

Between bites, Alec kept stealing glances at Joann and Brenna’s table, silently hoping his mother might save him some food from her meal.

But Joann had been running on an empty stomach since last night, and with Brenna’s help, she finished all the food.

Alec felt deeply disappointed and especially resented that bodyguard. After everyone had eaten, Brenna patiently explained the medication routine to her grandmother and Alec.

and you have a job too. Without it, I can’t pay the bills. Honestly, don’t laugh at me, but my paycheck barely covers my family. If I could afford Joann’s care, I wouldn’t be here asking you for help. I’m at my limit. Wouldn’t it make sense for you to just give me the money to hire a caregiver for Joann?” He waited hopefully for her agreement. With how much money Brenna had, even if she gave him only a small portion of her wealth, the money would be enough for him to live the rest of

a steady gaze. “I’ll handle the hiring and

give me the money directly? Are you afraid I’ll just

Joann didn’t want to say a word to

well. I’ll make sure Grandma has everything she needs, and I’m not handing the money over to you.

to send Brenna away. He wanted to say, “Leave right now. I don’t need any of your money!” But the

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he

could walk all over her, but now, all he

“Brenna, I promise, if you give me the money, I won’t waste it. Every penny will go toward your

going to happen,” Brenna replied, her tone