The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows novel Chapter 213

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Brenna also noticed that the daughters of her mother’s friends didn’t seem the least bit interested in Ernst. None of them had spared him even a glance. That alone told her her mother’s efforts had likely been in vain.

While the Harper family estate buzzed with activity, Brenna led Sabine up to her room on the third floor to talk.

As soon as they stepped inside, she saw the shift. The friendly smile Sabine had worn downstairs was gone, replaced by a frosty look.

Her demeanor changed completely.

Brenna had no intention of wasting warmth on someone who didn’t bother to hide her coldness. She leaned against the desk and said, “What do you want? Just say it.”

Sabine’s expression shifted again. Now, she seemed angry. “Miss Harper, I’ve just realized that Ernst is very

protective of you.”

Brenna raised an eyebrow. “What, are you jealous?”

Sabine scoffed, “We’re not the same. Why would I be jealous? I think you’re nothing but trouble. You shouldn’t

have come back to the Harper family.”

Brenna almost laughed. This woman wasn’t even part of the Harper family yet but was already sticking her

nose in her family’s affairs.

“How exactly am I trouble? Looks to me like the Harper family’s doing just fine now,” Brenna said.

Sabine’s temper flared. “Don’t play dumb. You know what you did. Ernst was supposed to be the CEO of the

Harper Group. When the chairman steps down after a few years, the company will be his. But because of some

ridiculous bet with you, he got forced out of the company. This is all your fault. Ernst is a very capable person.

But just because he doesn’t like you, he’s being kicked out of the company.”

She let out a sharp snort, her eyes cold with resentment. In her eyes, Brenna had ruined everything for her.

She had been one step away from becoming the CEO’s wife, the future wealthiest woman in all of Shirie. But

that dream had shattered because of Brenna.

What stung even more was how fiercely Ernst had defended Brenna just now.

Brenna had dragged herself into some mess with a local crime boss, and somehow, she had dragged Ernst into

the matter as well. It was ridiculous. At this rate, the Harper family would soon be ruined because of her!

“What are you even talking about?” Brenna narrowed her eyes, realizing that Sabine was ambitious and greedy.

“Who do you think you are? What happens in my family is none of your business.”

Sabine’s expression darkened. “I’m about to marry your brother. I’m going to be part of the Harper family s and I won’t stand by while you destroy my husband’s future. If you have even a shred of decency, you’ll leave the Harper family. And before you do, cancel that ridiculous bet and let your brother take back his position as

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the CEO of the Harper Group. Bring Rosie back too. What gives you the right to push people out of the company the moment you return?”

Brenna laughed. “And who do you think you are? You’re not even part of the Harper family yet, and you already want to meddle in our affairs. You are so full of yourself. And do you really think you can become part of the Harper family?”

Now it all made sense to Brenna. No wonder her mother didn’t like Sabi. This woman was possessive to a fault. She didn’t really love Ernst; she was after his wealth and status.

“Let me make something clear. As long as I’m here, you’ll never become my sister–in–law,” Brenna said firmly. “Whatever happens in the Harper family has nothing to do with you. And if you were paying attention, you’d have noticed Ernst is already siding with me.”

Sabine shot daggers at Brenna and said, “Ernst still listens to me.”

As long as Ernst listened to her, the Harper Group would eventually be hers. She was certain of that.

“Really?” Brenna scoffed, wondering where Sabine got her confidence from.

Sabine tilted her chin upward. With eyes filled with disdain, she looked at the tiara on Brenna’s head. “You’re nothing more than someone riding on the Harper family’s coattails. Do you even know what people say about you?”