The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows novel Chapter 171

Chapter 171 Did You

Believe Me

Ernst said sarcastically, “Oh really? Then why did he call you ‘Mommy? Do you think we’re all fools here? Who would let their child call someone else ‘Mommy‘? You must be the child’s mother, don’t pretend you are not?”

Shepard, having been informed by the secretary that Ernst was causing a scene and making things difficult for

Brenna, hurried to the auditorium.

“You fool! How can you distrust your own sister like this?” Shepard scolded Ernst sharply, his disappointment evident. If not for Ernst’s future role as leader of the Harper Group, Shepard might have been even harsher to

him.

Ernst turned to look at him, surprised. “Dad, why are you here? I’ve got this under control You don’t have to

do anything.”

Shepard was seething with anger as he glared at his son. “Under control? By shaming your sister in front of everyone and causing her public embarrassment? Is that how you handle things? You don’t believe a word she said. Enough of this!”

Patrick, seeing the trouble he had inadvertently caused, felt guilty. He pulled on Brenna’s sleeve and whispered, “Brenna, I’m sorry if I’ve made things difficult for you.”

Brenna reassured him with a gentle pat on his head. “Don’t worry, Patrick. I can handle this,” she sa

Kennedi, who had questioned Brenna earlier, now fell silent, worried about being fired with the chairman in the

auditorium.

On the video call, Rosie was still pushing her agenda. “Keep pressing Brenna. She hasn’t really answered your question. Don’t back down. I’ll help you if anything bad happens.”

Kennedi hesitated. Seeing Shepard’s undeniable support for Brenna, she decided not to escalate things further.

She said to Rosie, “Miss Harper, let’s not pursue this further. Brenna has already stated that the child is her

friend’s son.”

Rosie urged her, saying, “It’s okay; just keep asking her about the matter. Ask her if she made Ernst and me sign a betting agreement to guarantee this child inherits the Harper family’s assets. And ask her who the father of the child is.”

Kennedi reluctantly followed Rosie’s directive.

The room fell into a stunned silence as everyone turned their attention to Kennedi’s continued questioning. Ernst’s expression grew colder as he listened, and he turned to Shepard, speaking with seriousness. “Dad, don’t let Brenna fool you. She intentionally brought this child here today. It seems like a calculated move.

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Perhaps my forced resignation from the Harper Group was orchestrated by her and the child’s father. We need to stay vigilant and not fall for her tricks. She already owns four percent of the Harper Group’s shares and has a say on the board. We must be careful about this.”

Shepard recognized that having so many people target Brenna today was clearly planned, and he knew he

couldn’t be fooled by it.

He suspected that Ernst might be orchestrating this to reclaim the CEO position. This filled him with deep

disappointment.

“Brenna already told you the boy is her friend’s son. Were you not listening?” Shepard said sharply.

Ernst responded, “You believe her lie?”

Remaining composed, Shepard retorted, “You say that is a lie. Do you have any proof?”

“It’s not a lie!” Just then, a voice echoed from the hall’s entrance.

Everyone turned to see Jayceon, dressed in a champagne–colored suit, entering with Ethan right behind him.

These two were well–known figures, often featured on the covers of financial and fashion magazines. Everyone

in the room recognized them.

Their arrival stirred excitement among the audience.

Jayceon quickly approached the stage and knelt before the boy, his smile widening. “You’re my son! I’ve finally found you. Where’s your mom?” he said.

Patrick stared at the man before him, momentarily stunned. Jayceon was strikingly handsome, exuding charm and nobility. His pleasant voice and kind nature created an undeniable pull in Patrick, making him want to be

near him.

“Are you my dad?” Patrick asked.

“Yes,” Jayceon responded, lifting Patrick into his arms and moving toward Ernst. “Ernst, please don’t misunderstand your sister. This boy is the child I had with another woman. Brenna is merely a good friend of

his mother.”