The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows novel Chapter 147

Chapter 147 I’ll’Sue You For Defamation

Isabella watched Brenna’s arrogant behavior, but rather than feeling angry, she believed Brenna was digging her own grave. Brenna might be the Harper family’s daughter, someone ordinary people couldn’t easily approach, but her prideful words and arrogant demeanor were bound to spark widespread resentment.

“Did you all see that? Did everyone notice just how stuck–up the Harper family’s precious daughter is? We can’t let her have things her way! When it comes time to review the shortlisted entries, let’s make sure we vote honestly and choose someone genuinely deserving, No matter what kind of sweet deals anyone might offer us, we must refuse. Let’s see how the Harper Group tries to rig this!”

Isabella’s words rang out clearly, charged with righteous anger. “I refuse to believe there’s no fairness left in

this world!”

“That’s right!”

“Exactly!”

“Justice must prevail!”

“Uphold fairness, reject bribery!”

Brenna watched the crowd’s fury build, her lips curling into a smirk. She had no intention of defending herself. Soon, her talents would speak for themselves, silencing all those who doubted her.

Isabella couldn’t suppress a smile of satisfaction as her plan took shape, She looked at Rosie, eager to see what her next move would be. She had done what she needed to do according to the agreement.

Brenna saw the subtle exchange between Isabella and Rosie. It was discreet, but it did not escape her notice. Rosie said, “Ethan, you don’t have to worry. A lot of people might question Brenna, but I don’t think she would go so far as to fake her academic credentials or buy meaningless awards. I trust she has some talent. And even if she did fake her credentials or buy her awards, it wouldn’t matter. With the Harper Group behind her and her future marriage to you, she could just be a trophy wife. It’s not like either the Harper or Mitchell families need the money she earns.”

Tommy and two other designers from the Night Studio, who had been within earshot, were visibly angered by Rosie’s words.

Rosie had spoken loudly enough for people nearby to hear her, clearly attempting to tarnish Brenna’s reputation in front of others.

Tommy couldn’t hold back his anger. “Miss Harper, do you have any evidence to back up your claims? If you can’t prove Brenna faked her credentials or bought her awards, we are prepared to sue you for defamation.”

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Rosie sneered and rolled her eyes. “And who are you supposed to be? I’m simply stating the truth. Miss Barrett knows all about Brenna’s background. As part of Brenna’s family, I must ensure everyone knows the facts. Otherwise, when the award list comes out, and she is not even shortlisted, won’t that be embarrassing? A master’s graduate from a top–tier university failing to even get shortlisted? That would be humiliating.”

She feigned a smile, her sarcasm evident as she said to Brenna, “Right, Brenna?”

Brenna decided it was time to strike back. She said, “You are absolutely right. But if an outsider with a finance degree and zero background in engineering design suddenly makes the shortlist, wouldn’t that be suspicious? What would that suggest? Could it mean the person bought the work to participate in the competition?”

Rosie’s heart skipped a beat. A flicker of unease crept in. Could Brenna know that she had bought her work? No, that was impossible. She had been meticulous, using someone else’s bank card to make the transactions. No one would know she had done that.

Brenna had to be bluffing. She refused to take the bait.

Rosie replied, “That’s not true. I am naturally gifted and have always been top of my class. Picking up a bit of engineering design is a walk in the park for me.”

The industry talents present looked unimpressed after hearing that, shooting skeptical glances in Rosie’s

direction.

Among the crowd, a few smart individuals began to piece things together. Despite their outward show of unity, it was clear that Brenna and Rosie didn’t get along very well.

Tommy smiled and said, “Miss Harper, no matter how talented you claim to be, you can’t master what we have spent seven years learning in just a month. You certainly can’t create a legitimate design by skimming a few textbooks. If someone from outside the field makes the shortlist, there’s only one logical explanation–the design was never theirs to begin with.”

His blunt words made Rosie’s face flush with anger.