The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows novel Chapter 190

Chapter 190 You Should Show Me Some Respect

Brenna casually placed her backpack on her desk and sat down, seeming indifferent.

Ruby, clearly upset, approached her with a stern expression. “Why are you ignoring me? Remember, I am your mother. I raised you, and your current success is because of my sacrifices. You should show some gratitude to me.”

Brenna remained silent. She smoothly took out her laptop, opened it, and began to review the meeting notes from the Weapons Research Institute. The notes included pilot and engineer feedback, suggestions for improvement, and their experiences with various fighter jets.

Her design drafts required significant revisions, including major changes to the design concepts.

She stared at the screen, deeply absorbed in contemplating her revisions.

Ruby stood next to her, looking at the screen, but only saw technical jargon and diagrams she did not comprehend.

Still, she was aware that Brenna had many orders and that her studio, which now employed thirty designers, was bustling and financially successful.

Ruby, feeling she deserved attention as Brenna’s mother, was unable to bring herself to flatter Brenna.

She waited for Brenna to say something to her, but Brenna continued her work, ignoring her completely.

Feeling frustrated, Ruby exhaled sharply in irritation and sat down opposite Brenna.

By five thirty, all the designers had left the studio for the day, but Brenna was still immersed in her work.

Tommy entered the room, knocking on the door. “How is work today?”

He paid no mind to Ruby and began discussing the day’s meeting directly with Brenna.

Brenna looked up from her work. “I’ve compiled the feedback and forwarded it to your email. Review it when you can. Once you’ve reviewed it and suggested corrections, I’ll meet with Braeden again.”

Tommy nodded, placing a cup of water on her desk. “You’ve been at it all day. You should go home and rest

now.”

Ruby observed their interaction, feeling overlooked.

“Brenna! Why are you ignoring me? I’ve been here all day,” Ruby said, her voice carrying a tone of reproach.

Brenna glanced at her briefly. “If you need to discuss something, just say it. I am busy and don’t have time for

chitchat.”

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Her cold attitude made Ruby angry.

Back when Brenna had been living with the Barrett family, she had maintained a similar cold attitude. Ruby had assumed it was due to Brenna being upset about working for the Barrett family while receiving poor treatment.

At that time, Ruby hadn’t been concerned by Brenna’s cold demeanor, interpreting it as her form of quiet

resistance.

But now, Ruby realized the truth. That cold demeanor wasn’t about dissatisfaction; it was a way of showing disdain. Brenna had been looking down on her all this time.

This realization made Ruby furious. “Is this the way you speak to your mother? You should show me some

respect!”

Brenna met her gaze sharply. “What have you done that deserves my respect? Should I respect the way you hit

and scolded me as a child, neglected to feed me, or used me for your own gain as I got older?”

Her dismissive look, devoid of any intent for revenge, deeply wounded Ruby.

“You!” Ruby struggled to find words to defend her past harsh actions toward Brenna.

“Brenna…” Ruby’s tone eventually softened. She realized what she needed to do to get help from Brenna. “The

harsh way I treated you was for your benefit. Would you be where you are today without that discipline?”

Brenna let out a quiet laugh and said, “You really have no shame saying something like that, do you?”

Ruby was boiling with anger yet unable to vent her frustrations. After all, she needed help from Brenna, and

Brenna was a member of the powerful Harper family now.

She said softly, “Brenna, believe me, I did everything for your benefit. Isn’t your success partly because of the discipline I instilled in you? You can now give a lecture to thousands of Harper Group’s employees, all highly skilled engineers. How could you have achieved so much if I hadn’t pushed you when you were living with my

family?”

She attempted a smile, but Brenna’s demeanor stayed cold.

Realizing that Brenna wouldn’t ask about her reasons for coming, Ruby finally said, “I came here today to a

for your help.”

Brenna remained silent, merely giving her a quick glance before turning her attention back to her meeting

notes.

Ruby continued, “You’ve always brought prosperity wherever you went. While you were with the Barrett family, the Barrett Group’s automotive division flourished, successfully launching its IPO and handling more orders. than we could manage. Since you left, many orders have been canceled, and we’re struggling to even pay the employees‘ salaries. Could you talk to your father about directing some orders from Harper Group our way? I’ve dedicated twenty years to raising you. You should be grateful to me and help me…”

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