The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows novel Chapter 170

Chapter 170 I’m Ashamed

On Your Behalf

Brenna frowned, clearly annoyed by Ernst’s careless actions, as he scolded her without grasping the full

situation.

Ernst had once led the Harper Group as its CEO. How could he act so impulsively like this?

As Brenna maintained her composure, Ernst’s frustration intensified. He scrutinized the young boy beside her, noting a resemblance to his friend Jayceon during his youth. The boy’s features looked a lot like Jayceon.

Could it be possible that Brenna and Jayceon had crossed paths years ago, resulting in this child?

But reconsidering the scenario, he dismissed the idea. Jayceon wasn’t the type to be involved with someone like Brenna, who had been merely a pawn in the Barrett family’s games before. Besides, Jayceon wouldn’t have allowed Brenna to endure such hardships within the Barrett family if he had been together with Brenna.

After mulling it over, Ernst decided it was unlikely the child was Jayceon’s. The resemblance must be

coincidental.

What truly disappointed him was his belief that Brenna had secretly had a child and kept this hidden from the Harper family, only revealing the child’s existence after cementing her status in the family and securing shares.

He saw her actions as manipulative, using the Harper family for her own gain.

The more Ernst pondered, the angrier he got. He confronted Brenna before the assembled crowd, yelling, “Are you still pretending you don’t understand what’s going on?”

Despite her irritation, Brenna knew she had to remain composed due to the public setting. She responded to Ernst with a cold and dismissive tone, “Pretending? What exactly are you talking about?”

Ernst’s gaze shifted to the boy with a mix of repulsion. It wasn’t the child he disliked but rather the fact that the child was born out of wedlock with an unknown background. Regardless of the child’s appearance or intelligence, Ernst found it difficult to feel any warmth towards him.

He said sharply, “Who did you have this child with? Your actions are disgraceful. Not only having a child out of wedlock but also flaunting him publicly? You’ve tarnished our family’s reputation. Do you think just because our parents and grandparents support you, you can do whatever you like?”

Brenna chuckled lightly, reassuringly patting Patrick on the head. “Who told you he’s my child?” she said.

Patrick moved protectively in front of Brenna. Although small, his demeanor was resolute. He had long sensed Ernst’s hostility toward Brenna and didn’t see him a good person.

With a puzzled frown, Patrick asked, “Godmother, who is this man? And what does any of this have to do with him?”

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Chapter 170 I’m Ashamed On Your Behalf

A wave of warmth rose in Brenna’s chest because of Patrick, though it stung that Ernst, her own brother,

refused to trust her.

Brenna replied, “This is my older brother. He is part of the Harper Group’s management team and currently

holds the position of CEO.”

Ernst was stunned. “Godmother?”

Suddenly, he thought of something, and his frustration intensified. “Brenna, this is disgraceful! You use a child in your act. You have the audacity to have a child, yet you won’t even let him call you Mom in public? Do you

think you can deceive me with this act?”

At that moment, a woman in a beige suit approached confidently, microphone in hand. Her wavy hair and makeup were perfect. She was Kennedi, looking every bit the part of an elegant and precise woman in her thirties, still on a video call with Rosie.

Without hesitation, Kennedi confronted Brenna, saying, “Ms. Harper, a question for you. You had a child out of wedlock, correct? Given his age, you must have been under eighteen when you had him. With that level of shamelessness and lack of integrity, what gives you the right to lecture truly gifted individuals here? Do you honestly believe you’re worthy of doing something like this?”

Her accusation reflected the sentiment of many in the audience.

After finishing her words, she lifted her chin with confidence, standing upright as if she were the very symbol

of justice.

By this time, the auditorium was filled with people, and a hush fell over the crowd as they awaited Brenna’s

response.

Ernst found Kennedi’s words echoing his own thoughts. He moved toward the microphone and addressed the

audience.

“Hello, everyone. Brenna is my sister, and she has made a mistake. I want to apologize to you all on her behalf. Today’s lecture has been canceled. I’m truly sorry!”

Brenna was furious. She faced Ernst and said, “You haven’t even heard my side of the story. Why are you so quick to judge? What proof do you have that this child is mine?”

Ernst was fuming, completely overtaken by his anger. He snapped at Brenna, no longer able to hold back, “The child is standing right here. Back in the lobby, he called you Mommy in front of a crowd. Isn’t that all the proof anyone needs? Honestly, I’m ashamed on your behalf!”