The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 1261:

A quiet laugh nearly escaped Brenna, reminded of the last time Rosie had tried to have her roughed up—those hired thugs had limped away, and Rosie herself had barely avoided a trip to jail.

Apparently, that lesson hadn’t stuck with Rosie.

Silence from Brenna seemed to embolden Rosie further. Convinced she’d won, Rosie strutted over to the table and tossed down a contract and a pen. “Go on. Sign here. Two billion. I won’t accept a cent less.”

One look at the document told Brenna everything she needed to know: there were fifteen company names on the contract, but the two electronics factories—the only ones she wanted—were missing.

“My offer stands at ten million for the electronics factories. I am not interested in the rest, and certainly won’t pay two billion,” Brenna said, her tone cool and clear.

Rosie rolled her eyes. “I’m giving you a deal, actually. In their prime, these businesses made hundreds of billions, far better than your small-time studios. Just sign, and we’ll discuss those two factories afterward.”

was meant to sign.

of Brenna’s own security detail outside was brushed aside by Rosie. Four of her best bodyguards were outside, and she believed they were far more skilled than any of the Harper family’s bodyguards. With that kind of muscle backing

last year’s failed ambush in the parking garage still lingered at the back of her mind. That time, her

been lucky and that her skilled colleague had

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shield Brenna,

goal; she also wanted to

Brenna’s attempt to grab

now, or things could get ugly fast. And you’d better rethink your offer for my

a steady hand. Everything about the paperwork was standard except the

radiated from Rosie. In her mind, Brenna had come here powerless and