The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows novel Chapter 177

Chapter 177 I Swear I’ll Make You Pay For It

The clock struck twelve, and Brenna had just finished her final presentation when a group of people approached from the sides of the stage. They arranged themselves in a straight line, facing the audience.

Marco spoke first, leading the group in apologizing to Brenna in front of everyone.

“Miss Harper, I am sorry. I’m Marco Boyd, head of the sales department. In our group chat, I crossed a line with my comments about you, and it wasn’t right. I recognize my mistake and am asking for your forgiveness.

Something like this won’t happen again.”

In truth, Marco wasn’t entirely sincere. His apology was driven by the fact that he was unwilling to lose the high salary and generous year–end bonus he could get working at the Harper Group. He knew he wouldn’t earn this

much elsewhere.

He had mortgages for a car and a house to pay and a family to support, including his wife, children, and elderly parents. The thought of losing his job was unbearable.

He finished speaking and respectfully bowed to Brenna.

One by one, his colleagues followed suit, also apologizing to Brenna.

Brenna, ever gracious and mindful of the public setting, chose not to hold a grudge.

With a calm tone, she said, “I forgive you all.”

Brenna didn’t want to say much to those who had hurt her. She quickly gathered her things and left.

Although many had come forward to apologize, Lochlan had not. He had refused to apologize to Brenna and had been taken away by the police.

Leaving the auditorium, Brenna stepped into the elevator and found herself face–to–face with Sabine. They were the only ones in the elevator.

Sabine’s expression was cold as she shot Brenna a sharp look, her voice dripping with sarcasm. “Miss Harper, it must feel like a victory, having so many people apologize to you in front of a crowd. Congratulations on restoring your reputation publicly.”

Brenna immediately recognized the sarcasm in Sabine’s tone. She asked, “Does that bother you?”

Sabine let out a derisive laugh, clearly mocking Brenna. She replied, “Bothered? Hardly. In fact, I admire you, Miss Harper. Everyone who tried to undermine you failed miserably. We’re simply not in your league. By the way, I must ask, is Ernst actually your brother?”

Brenna suddenly realized that Sabine had feelings for Ernst. Otherwise, why would she confront her for him?

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“What does that have to do with you?” Brenna asked, an edge in her tone.

Sabine’s face flushed with anger as she locked eyes with Brenna. “Miss Harper, given that Ernst is your brother

and leads the Harper Group, how could you so easily push him aside for your own benefit? You are so selfish!

You should have been able to endure a little grievance and not made Ernst leave the company. Do you realize the loss his departure means for the company? He’s an exceptional CEO, and you’ll never match his

achievements, no matter how hard you try.”

With a quick movement, Brenna’s hand struck Sabine’s cheek, and her words followed sharply. “An exceptional CEO? I’m sorry, but your standards must be set pretty low. If he can’t tell the difference between truth and lies and is so easily influenced, it’s not fitting at all to call him ‘exceptional‘. I think he is as foolish as

you!”

Brenna was very angry. “It’s no surprise he has been taken advantage of; he is surrounded by foolish people like you.”

Her voice turned cold. “You were aware of that agreement he signed, weren’t you?”

Sabine’s face turned pale as unease swept over her. She had, after all, been the one to push Ernst to sign that

agreement.

“Ernst’s current situation is partly your doing,” Brenna said.

With a hardened gaze, Sabine admitted, “Yes, I was aware of the agreement and supported Ernst signing it because I believe you are not fit to lead the Harper Group! Ernst asked for my collaboration with you today, but I intentionally overlooked it. I even rigged the projector to ruin your image with a compromising photo, but unfortunately, it failed to display…”

A trace of bitterness tinged her voice. “You’ve got some luck on your side! But don’t think I wil easily. You’ve tarnished Ernst’s name, and I swear I’ll make you pay for it.”

Without a word, Brenna held up her phone, showing Sabine the ongoing recording of their conversation.

In a desperate attempt, Sabine lunged to grab the phone from Brenna.

However, Brenna skillfully avoided her grasp and swiftly pinned her against the elevator’s wall.

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Just then, the elevator chimed, and its doors slid open to reveal two police officers who stepped inside and immediately handcuffed Sabine.

Panic gripped Sabine as she exclaimed, “Brenna, this is low, even for you! Calling the cops ahead of time for something so trivial? How petty can you be? I’ve apologized to you already. You can’t just refuse to forgive me.”

Brenna watched coldly as the officers escorted Sabine out. Afterward, she stepped out of the elevator and walked toward the chairman’s office.