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.

the other guards that she was his 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 far

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

Alec the punishment he

she would never have let

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is he now?” Brenna asked while

a dry laugh. “He’s alive, but only just. The doctor said he had a massive stroke. His mouth hangs to one side, his eyes can’t focus, and his words come

already deciding that living was far too lenient an outcome

with no one willing to care for

doubted Alec would

in her office, Brenna, too distracted to

through the receiver before Isabella spoke. “Brenna, maybe you haven’t heard yet, but you don’t need to worry about Alec