The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 889:

“Mom, wasn’t the Bentley family well off once? I heard they were just as rich as the Harpers before. What happened to them?” Brenna asked.noveldrama

A sigh escaped Giselle. “None of them had a head for business. After your grandparents passed, things went downhill. One by one, the companies they owned collapsed. They had such a massive fortune, yet they managed to squander it all.”

Talking with Brenna about this left Giselle visibly relieved, her spirits lifted. “There’s no need to stress over these matters. Even if things get out of hand, your father and brothers will step in before I’m overwhelmed. There’s something else I want to talk to you about. I heard Alec stopped by? And you actually agreed to meet him? I remember you used to hate him so much that you turned him down every time he showed up at your door.”

A bitter smile crossed Brenna’s face as she recounted the unexpected encounter at the mall and what had happened. Afterward, she poured coffee for both Giselle and herself, sipping it slowly.

Resignation flickered across Giselle’s features, but she was also angry. Years of watching the Harper family navigate business had taught her to recognize the masks people wore for the sake of profit, even though she never got involved in business deals. She had looked into Alec before. He was notorious for being untrustworthy in business, having deceived many people.

With no real support from his own children, Alec was left wandering back to Brenna. Clearly, he had ulterior motives.

Giselle said, “Brenna, you have to remember, Alec’s entire career was built on slippery words and hidden agendas. He’s desperate for money now; there’s no doubt he’s trying to get money from you. Life has been rough for him lately, but that doesn’t mean you owe him anything. Think back on those years you spent at his house. He never once treated you with kindness.”

A slow nod from Brenna showed she was listening. “I know, Mom. But whether he meant it or not, he swallowed his pride and knelt in front of me yesterday. I’ve decided to forgive him. Please, ask Dad and my brother to stop targeting him from now on.”

“You silly child. You put on this cold front, but when someone like him shows even a hint of regret, you let your guard down. What am I supposed to do with you? I cannot shake the feeling that Alec is scheming something. Let us keep an eye on him. Do not let him fool you. Promise me you will not give him a single cent, do you hear me?” Giselle’s unease lingered, and she feared that Brenna’s kindness would make her vulnerable to Alec’s schemes.

Brenna nodded in agreement.

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After chatting with Brenna for a bit longer, Giselle said, “Focus on your work. I won’t disturb you further.” Then, she left.

A few minutes passed before Brenna’s phone lit up with a call from Ethan.

Brenna quickly answered the call. “Hey, what’s up?”

Ethan replied, “Kenny and his girlfriend want to talk to us about something. Let’s have dinner together tonight. I’ll text you the address. Neville will drive over and pick you up.”

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