The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 1296:

From across the room, Brenna spotted him leaving in a rush. “That was quick. He didn’t cause a scene?”

Finley had trailed after Alec earlier and returned a few minutes later.

“He walked in, took one look, and walked out,” said Finley. “Couldn’t stomach the sight of his son being an escort.”

Brenna frowned with mild disappointment. She’d been hoping for a spectacle.

When the next morning rolled around, Brenna entered the company building for work, scanning the area for Alec, but he was nowhere to be found. The only familiar face was Emil Brown, who often worked alongside Alec.

“Emil, come here,” Brenna called, curiosity sparking.

Emil approached her quickly. “Mr. Harper, do you need something?” he asked politely.

“Where’s Alec?” Brenna questioned.

daughter, and they’d often caught him trying to get closer to her, assuming his claims were true. So, while Alec had no official rank in security management, his influence over the guards

night, but he went out instead. When he came back, he was in a rage and wouldn’t say why. Later that night, he just collapsed—eyes wide open. We rushed him to the hospital. I only got back now to pass my shift to

the punishment he deserved.

of the guards, it had always been clear that Brenna held Alec in low regard. If she respected him, she would never have let her adoptive father work as a security guard. They

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he now?” Brenna asked while pulling out her phone, ready

doctor said he had a massive stroke. His mouth hangs to one side, his eyes can’t focus, and his words

replied flatly, already deciding that living was far too lenient an outcome for

of him trapped in bed with no one willing to care for him had

would last long

distracted to focus on work,

the receiver before Isabella spoke. “Brenna, maybe you