The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 1139:

In exchange, Rosie always made sure he got something out of the deal. Each time Alec passed along a juicy tip, his account balance grew by anywhere from twenty grand to a hundred grand, sometimes even more. Over time, he had saved enough money to rent a place and support himself,

But he was still dissatisfied with how things had turned out. He blamed all his misfortunes on Rosie.

He believed that Rosie should be the one to help him now. She should at least provide him with a place to stay.

Without hesitation, Alec tapped her number and called.

Rosie answered in a heartbeat. “So, what’s the scoop this time?”

“Miss Harper, I really need your help now.” No matter how much Alec resented Rosie, she was his last lifeline. He couldn’t risk upsetting her, not when she was the only one willing to help him now.

icy, laced with mocking

although he hated her, he didn’t let it show. Rosie asked, “You are in trouble?

to Alec’s chest. “Lila kicked me out. I have nowhere to go now, Miss Harper.

those years raising her were for nothing! And that’s not

you out?” Rosie’s voice was cold. “Don’t worry; I won’t let her

played the role of the mistress for a long time. She’d always been trouble, and Rosie wanted

payoff down the line. But Lila wouldn’t even let me explain. She tossed me out harshly, and my son isn’t any better. He’s just like his mother, always

Alec’s mind. Why beg Rosie for a place when he already owned one? Why should he be the one sleeping on the street? Lila and

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his chest. “By the way, Miss Harper, I’ve been looking after my mom at the hospital lately.