The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 1315:

“Miss Harper, what would you do if you were in my shoes?” Her voice barely rose above a whisper—she wasn’t hoping for miracles, just some perspective.

With a casual shrug, Rosie replied, “Honestly? Lie low for a while. Everyone’s got their eyes on you right now, and that kind of attention doesn’t help. Wait until the gossip dies down. Once people move on, you can go look for a new job. Or, if you’ve got the money, why not start a company? That way, you won’t have to answer to anyone.”

Gracie considered the suggestion. Starting her own company appealed to her — she’d always hated taking orders and preferred steering her own ship. “That’s probably for the best. I’ll do some research and figure out which industry to invest in,” Gracie replied.

Rosie said, “Or you could just relax for once. You’ve got enough saved up to live well for years. You don’t have to do anything now.”

She still remembered how quickly Gracie had shot down her last pitch for a business partnership after that trip to Plomond. She knew bringing up the subject now would only make Gracie unable to trust her. She knew she had to be patient.

“Still, you’re not seriously letting Brenna off the hook, are you, Gracie? After everything she’s put you through?” Rosie said, wanting to provoke Gracie.

a dark scowl. “Let her off? Never! I wish she’d vanish for good. If I could erase her from this

bedroom. Just as she reached the doorway, she heard Alec’s trembling voice from inside. “Mom… Please come get

from Alec’s grasp and set the pasta down on the bedside

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wall, swinging it threateningly above his head.

Ruby. How are you feeling at the nursing home these days?”

stomach sank; he realized she might twist the

end, Joann’s frail voice

this morning, and he decided to throw a fit. He didn’t like my cooking, so he started talking nonsense. Please don’t take it to heart. I’m sorry for worrying you.” After a few more

She hit Alec with the hanger. “How dare you do something like that, complaining to your mother about me? I’ve fed you, sheltered you, and this is how you repay me? You really deserve a