The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 788:

She said, “Let’s not get carried away with the praise. Brenna is so young. Do you really think she pulled all that off by herself? That fighter jet everyone keeps talking about wasn’t built by her alone. From what I’ve heard, she had a full team of elite engineers in her team. I wouldn’t be surprised if she didn’t contribute much. Those engineers in her team make millions every year, some even rake in tens of millions. She clearly has money and hired them to do everything for her.”

She gave a sharp, cold laugh and looked directly at Brenna, who didn’t offer a single word in return. That silence only made her believe that what she had just said was right.

So, she continued, “It’s unheard of for someone to succeed in so many fields. For all we know, she might’ve just bought the rights to the formula for that medicine. The Harper family sure spares no expense for her.”

With a smug smile, she said, “If she’s really that skilled and talented, then why didn’t the Barrett family ever thrive when she lived with them? Why did all this supposed brilliance only show up after she returned to the Harper family? Don’t let her fool you; she’s all flash and no depth!”

“Mom!” Ethan interjected sharply. “Do you have anything to back that up? Everyone can see what Brenna is capable of. You only think she is lying because you don’t like her. Do you honestly believe anyone could design a fighter jet? Do you take the military for fools? You think tossing together ideas from a few engineers could create something that advanced? That is impossible!”

Vincent cleared his throat loudly, looking a bit angry. “Elsa, that was out of line. You should really watch what you say. I can’t speak for everything, but one thing I know for sure is this—I’m still here today because Brenna saved me. I can live without needing anyone’s help, and it’s all thanks to her.”

He believed Elsa had her strengths, but her domineering nature made it hard for anyone else to have a voice in the family. Once she decided she didn’t like someone, no amount of talent could change her mind. She would always find a reason to discredit them.

Vincent continued, “Elsa, your dislike for Brenna is obvious to all of us. But I believe she’s a good person, so stop tearing her down in front of me.”

Vincent scolded Elsa in front of Brenna and the entire Mitchell family. For someone who prized her pride above all else like Elsa, the public embarrassment was unbearable.noveldrama

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Her hostility toward Brenna intensified. “I’m not inventing things, Vincent! Just think about what happened with the Russell family—what Brenna did was completely out of line. We can’t let someone who disrespects elders become part of our family. Sure, she saved your life, but we’ve already repaid her. We don’t owe her anything.”

Cason’s wife, Sierra Mitchell, had had enough and jumped in.

“That again? You’ve repeated that story so many times already. I personally investigated the matter and talked to several attendees from Amy’s birthday. They all confirmed that Miss Harper just asked for someone to come. She didn’t specifically ask for you. It was the military district commander who requested your performance. Why can’t you just let the matter go?”

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