The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 87 Chapter 87 How Can You Treat Us Like This- Alec and Ruby scrutinized Brenna meticulously. After two decades of living with Brenna, they were adept at interpreting her facial expressions.

Brenna's current aloofness and disdain were unmistakable. Throughout her life, whether faced with reprimands or corporal punishment, she had always maintained a resolute silence.

To the couple, Brenna's cold demeanor had becfamiliar, hardly warranting a second thought. Yet, at the dinner table with the Harpers, they felt sidelined as the family engaged either amongst themselves or with their meals, paying little heed to them.

They were the ones who had played significant roles in Brenna's upbringing, yet they had encountered a cold reception.

Throughout the banquet, the Barrett family thad stayed close to the Harpers. Whenever the Harpers introduced Brenna to other wealthy families, Alec and Ruby eagerly greeted them, introducing themselves, but the wealthy guests treated them with cold indifference.

It felt as though they were being looked down on.

It was downright disrespectful! Did the Harpers not appreciate them for rasing their daughter? The Harper family members' patience dwindled, and their smiles hardened. Inwardly, they condemned the Harper family, wishing they could tell everyone about how ungrateful they were.

"Brenna," Ruby said once more, her smile vanished, her patience at an end. Yet, Brenna still dismissed her with a cold expression.

Ruby's anger surged. "Brenna!" She nudged Brenna, her irritation evident. She exclaimed, "Are you even listening? How can you be so indifferent? We raised you! Without us, you wouldn't have lived to this day. How can you treat us like this?" Alec's patience had also evaporated. He fully supported Ruby's outburst. In his view, not only was Brenna's behavior reprehensible, but the Harpers' arrogant display of wealth and condescending attitude towards his family also compounded the insult.

Mack, who had previously been standing quietly behind them, finally voiced his frustration, saying, "Brenna, we've cto you for help. Just because the Barrett family doesn't match the Harpers in power doesn't mean you can ignore us. You are being so ungrateful!" "You're callingungrateful?" Brenna responded coldly, confronting him directly. "Why do you think that? 0.0% 00:10 Chapter 86 Apologize To You Sylvie said, "During the horse race event, we acted inappropriately, thinking you weren't truly a Harper, just an opportunist. We believed our actions were justified at that time. However, we were wrong about your status. We sincerely regret the misunderstanding and hope you can forgive us." Vivian, too, observed Brenna's lack of response to them, her dissatisfaction growing.

With visible frustration, Vivian said, "We're apologizing to you sincerely. Why are you being so dismissive?" Brenna continued eating gracefully. After she finished, she said, "Your apologies aren't necessary. You've already faced consequences for your previous actions. If there's nothing more, I'd appreciate if you'd leave. Our paths are unlikely cross much in the future." Her response was direct, with little concern for their feelings.

Rosie, witnessing the exchange, disapproved of Brenna's curt dismissal. She said, "Brenna, that's too harsh. They're offering a sincere apology. You should accept it gracefully. To truly be a part of high society, you cannot afford to be so blunt. I think you owe them an apology now." Brenna's lips twisted sardonically, her tone cutting as she said to Rosie, "Are you suggesting the fault lies withfor not forgiving them?" The three shared a look, realizing Brenna's determination was immovable.

Sylvie, ever the diplomat, said, "Miss Harper, we truly regret our actions. This setting isn't ideal for apologies. How about we meet at the Imperial Bar tomorrow and talk? Does that work for you?" Brenna saw through their intentions. They were clearly eager to set up a trap for her.

Brenna was no stranger to a challenge. With a business meeting with a client from Norview already scheduled in that bar the next day, she believed she had tto find out what Sylvie and Vivian were up to.

"Okay, I'll see you tomorrow afternoon," Brenna agreed nonchalantly.

Sylvie's smile was restrained, her eyes cold. "We'll be there waiting. Don't be late. We promise to make it up to you," she said.

Once Sylvie and Vivian had secured Brenna's attendance, they soon departed.

At last, seeing their opportunity, Alec and Ruby quickly took the seats next to Brenna, while Mack, without a chair, stood behind them.

With an overly ingratiating grin, Alec said to Brenna, "Brenna, what luck you've had! Leaving our esteemed Barrett family to join the prestigious Harpers. We're all so proud of you, especially after hearing about your win at the horse race." Ruby said, "It's amazing, Brenna. After all these years of raising you, I had no clue you had such a talent for horseback riding. You're incredibly skilled." Brenna, who had never received genuine kindness from them when she had been living with the Barrett family, found their current fawning unbearable. "Cut to the chase-what do you want?" she said coldly.

00:10 Chapter 87 How Can You Treat Us Like This You better explain yourself clearly."

Overcwith exasperation, Mack grabbed a chair and sat down to talk to her. "Remember, it was our Barrett family who raised you. We provided NO everything-your meals, your clothes... Now that you're in a better situation, you owe us for raising you. Your indifference is offensive. It's tfor you to repay us for raising you," Mack said. Hearing Mack's bold assertion, which conveniently omitted the hardships Brenna had faced under their care, the Harper family members set aside their utensils and fixed the Barretts with hostile looks.

The intensity of their stares caused Alec and Ruby to shift uncomfortably, with Ruby instinctively hiding behind Alec.

Brenna's disdain was evident as she retorted, "You have the audacity to say something like that? Consider the life I endured. Despite my talents in design, you forcedto abandon my studies to contribute financially to the family. I was just a child, yet I had to be a servant in your home-did my feelings ever matter to you?" Her tone grew sharper, her gaze colder. "When I didn't do things well, you beat me, scolded me, deniedfood, and lockedin a dark room. Do you know how I survived that?" she said.

She looked at the Barrett family with utter contempt and continued, "You wantto repay you for raising me? Haven't I already done that with all the money I earned for you? Everything you enjoy the big house, ΟΙ your luxury lifestyle wasn't it all funded by my hard work? I've paid back any debt to you long ago." Shepard's countenance drained of color as his anger surged. He fixed a cold gaze on the Barrett family and exclaimed, "Leave now! Your invitation was a courtesy due to your role in raising our daughter. However, your actions today reveal only your greed. Seeking more compensation? We already spared you the humiliation of a public dismissal earlier to preserve your dignity. Yet you dare to ask for more? How audacious!"

Giselle's fury matched Shepard's. She 1941 said, "Learning of the hardships our daughter endured with you is devastating. It was a gesture of our goodwill that we haven't sought NO vengeance or sought to expose you Today's invitation was an act of grace, acknowledging your past with Brenna. Don't mistake our kindness for weakness. The networking opportunities you've had today should be considered as repayment.

Our family owes you nothing now. You should leave." Recommended for you VIP Celestial Queen: