The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 1234:

“Isabella, how on earth did you convince Brenna to hand you a job?” Ruby asked again.

Isabella’s patience wore thin. Ruby’s relentless questioning about the matter was exhausting.

“Mom, enough. I’ve told you, I don’t know. I admitted to her that I was wrong, and she offered me the job. That’s it,” Isabella said. She couldn’t bring herself to confess that Brenna had tasked her with keeping tabs on Alec, fearing Ruby would brand her a traitor to the family.

Ruby let out a weary sigh, her voice tinged with frustration. “Why did she do that?”

Mack cut in abruptly, his tone thoughtful yet firm. “Perhaps it’s because we wronged her long ago, and she still harbors resentment toward us. Isabella, on the other hand, came back to the family later and never mistreated her.” Alec nodded in agreement, his expression somber. “That makes sense.”

she want? We raised her, for God’s sake! It’s utterly heartless of

discreetly slipped Joann a bundle of cash, a hundred thousand dollars, tucked inside a

Brenna. “I have no need for this. Take it back with

have some spending money. Even

softened into a warm smile. “There is no need for that, my dear. At my age, appearances hardly matter. These clothes are barely a year old; they’re still perfectly fine to

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in from outside. Joann’s hands moved swiftly, tucking the brown envelope deep within the wardrobe, nestling it carefully among

gentle care. Not long

a ring if

“Joann, your clothes must be

face. “That won’t be necessary. Both of you can go. Do not visit me if there is