The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 31 Chapter 31 She Is Being So Inconsiderate Brenna surveyed the assortment of clothes before her. None of them interested her. During her years with the Barretts, new clothes had been a rarity, but she had never minded. Her thad been consumed by studying and sketching designs for the family, leaving little room for such concerns.

Now that she finally had the freedom to choose, Rosie had already taken the finest selections. A flicker of annoyance passed through Brenna. She would rather walk away empty-handed than settle for leftovers Rosie, smug with satisfaction, caught the subtle shift in Brenna's demeanor. Her plan had worked-Brenna was clearly displeased.

What did it matter if Ethan had personally escorted Brenna back? She still managed to make Brenna feel upset Rosie was determined to make sure Brenna felt unhappy.

Sliding up beside her, Rosie looped her arm through Brenna's with a show of warmth. Feigning an apologetic look, she said, "Brenna, I saw these clothes and figured you wouldn't mind if I picked out a few for myself first. You don't mind, do you?" She gestured to the remaining outfits and added, "There's still plenty left for you. You won't hold it againstfor picking sclothes first, right?" The store's selection was undoubtedly high-end, and Rosie's taste was different from Brenna's. But even though there were still selegant pieces left that Brenna liked, she had no interest in getting what was left With a faint smile, Brenna eased her arm away, putting space between them. "I don't mind," she replied. Rosie's satisfaction deepened at the sight of Brenna's restrained irritation. She had gotten to her. The clothes she had chosen were the most luxurious of the lot-not because she loved them but because she wanted to make a stance.

"Go ahead and pick something," she said, her tone dripping with false generosity. Giselle approached, her expression tinged with guilt. She had known it was unfair to let Rosie choose first, but Rosie's enthusiasm had made it difficult to deny her. Besides, she didn't want Rosie to feel overlooked just because Brenna was now part of the family.

So, she had allowed Rosie to choose first, a pang of guilt tugging at her for Brenna.

Caught in the middle, she said cautiously, "Brenna, go ahead and pick a few. These are all the latest styles this year." ere's no need. The clothes my friend Brenna's faint smile barely concealed the disappointment in her eyes. "There's no brought over yesterday are more than enough for me. When I was with the Barretts, I only had two outfits. Now, 00% 21.01 < Chapter 31 She is Being So Inconsiderate I have more than I ever did back then, and that's enough forBut Giselle wasn't convinced. Before she could say anything. Rosie spoke, sounding aggrieved. "Brenna, are you upset just because 1 picked first? I couldn't help myself when I gaw these. I only chose a few, but if it bothers you, I'll put them back." Tears gathered in her eyes as she hesitated, then reluctantly returned the clothes she had taken, acting as if it pained her to do so When she turned back to Brenna, her tears had already begun to fall. "It's fine, Brenna Mom wants you to have the first pick. I won't take anything-it's all yours Rosie's tears were just for show, and inwardly, she reveled in satisfaction. She never cared about the clothes She only wanted to annoy Brenna Brenna was visibly irritated by Rosie's antics. "There's no need," she said coldly. Her expression turned even frostier. "If you want them, keep them. I won't take any of them." Rosie's eyes gleamed with victory. "Really? You're not interested in the bags or the shoes, either?" Brenna gave a brief nod. "I don't care about these things." Rosie glanced over, only to find Ethan's face chillingly cold, his sharp eyes fixed on the Harper family members, clearly displeased with the way they were treating Brenna.

Heart pounding, Rosie stepped forward, quickly saying, "Ethan, look at her. I only picked a few things, and now she refuses to take anything Everyone has different tastes. It's not like I intentionally took what she wanted Why can't she just choose a few? My mother went through all this trouble for her, yet she's still not satisfied. I really don't know how else we're supposed to do to please her."

She then let out a tic sigh "Maybe she's just used to being frugal after living with the Barretts. She doesn't understand how things work in the Harper family. With all the events we attend, she'll need a variety of outfits. If she refuses to pick anything, she'll end up wearing the sclothes repeatedly. People might even think our Harper family is mistreating her. She is being so inconsiderate." As she spoke, she moved closer to Ethan, her shoulder brushing against his Noticing this, Ethan took a step away from her, dusting off his sleeve as if wiping away dirt. His voice remained calm as he said, "You are considerate? You chose clothes for yourself first even when you knew they were for your sister."

Then, without hesitation, he stepped forward and took Brenna's arm. "Brenna, I know a few fashion design studiosilk take you there to select sclothes." He turned to the Harper family members. "I'll handle my fiancée's needs myself. There's no need for your assistance." Rosie was shocked after hearing that and exclaimed, "What? Your fiancée?" 210