The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 1317:

Buoyed by the support, he eagerly updated Ellie on his job. “I’m your husband’s assistant now! And guess what? The CEO, your friend, also has an assistant with a bachelor’s degree, just like me. Your husband says my pay will match hers—eighteen thousand a month! If I do well, there will also be bonuses. Isn’t that awesome? Don’t you want me to succeed?”

Ellie rolled her eyes. “You need the talent to back that up.”

She knew her brother’s limits all too well. Her real worry was that, because of her, Brenna would hesitate to fire Hank even when she didn’t want him in her company.

The following evening, Ellie invited Brenna to a seafood restaurant for dinner.

“Brenna, I’m so sorry about my brother,” Ellie said apologetically. “He has been a troublemaker since we were kids. Now that he is grown, he brushes off small opportunities and can’t handle the big ones. He is always chasing some get-rich-quick scheme. Since I got back, he has been hounding me daily for a high-paying job or startup cash. I’m exhausted by his pestering. And now, he is causing you trouble. I’m really sorry.”

Brenna gently took her hand. “It’s fine. Your brother seems sharp and works hard in my company. He is not as bad as you make him out to be.”

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me. If he steps out of line,

starting out. If he’s willing to learn, I’ll give him a shot. Don’t worry too much. He’s doing

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that Isabella was occupied and choosing not to disturb her. She waited patiently by the entrance

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finally left, and Isabella, escorting him out,

are you doing here?” Isabella asked, irritation creeping

worth hundreds, and with flawless makeup, Isabella exuded confidence and competence. Ruby looked

your mom, haven’t you? You don’t even visit home anymore. Your brother’s never around, either, leaving me to care for your dad

the idea of cutting ties with her family. After