The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 1397:

Ernst said to the security guards stationed at the entrance, “Keep watch on them. If they cause trouble, you know how to handle it.”

The guards responded promptly, “Understood!”

Brenna settled next to her mother. “Mom, it’s not a big deal. Don’t worry. My brother and I will take care of everything.”

Giselle, still shaken, couldn’t stop wondering how Shepard planned to address the situation. “Where is your father? Don’t tell me he’s still clueless about this,” she said.

Ernst took a seat, his eyes steady on Giselle. “Mom, he’s at my place. He found out about the matter this morning and came back right away. We discussed it, and he asked me to take care of it. Besides, he is certain that girl isn’t his. Back then, he made sure Keira took emergency contraception to prevent any possibility of a child.”

enough? He made this mess years ago, left me to

to her children, then pulled out her phone

chance to confront him earlier. Her mind raced with questions about how he intended

the girl was indeed Shepard’s daughter, she would divorce him.

prepared by Lilith. To Lilith, the situation seemed urgent, but Shepard appeared unperturbed, calmly taking his wife’s call while eating with relaxed confidence.

honey, how’s everything

patiently to her tirade before responding, “If she’s my daughter, I’ll

𝖍𝖔𝖘𝖙𝖊𝖉 𝖎𝖓 𝖘𝖎𝖙𝖊: 𝖌𝖆𝖑𝖓𝖔𝖛𝖊𝖑𝖘﹒𝖈𝖔𝖒

to on your so-called business trips. I’m not an idiot,

mind that Ernst and

and Brenna exchanged surprised glances. Ernst believed his mother was airing long-held grudges, while Brenna felt a pang of disappointment in their father’s