The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows novel Chapter 36

Chapter 36 There Is No Way She Is Going To Let…

Giselle intervened and gently said, “Alright, everyone. Let’s stop arguing and sit down to enjoy our meal

together as a family

But Ernst had no intention of letting the matter drop. He pulled out an award certificate, the most prestigious one Brenna had, and placed it on the table. Then, he turned to her and said skeptically, I’ve seen the designs from the Barrett Group. Honestly, they’re average at best. Brenna, didn’t you claim to have designed all of Barrett’s products? Because if this is the standard of the products, I have to say, it’s unimpressive. Logically speaking, something like this shouldn’t have won an international award. I think Rosie’s suspicions earlier were not without reason. Are you sure these certificates are real?”

Brenna met his gaze without flinching and calmly replied, “The Barrett Group’s resources are limited. They can’t afford to produce high–end products.”

Ernst let out a short, dismissive snort. Clearly, he wasn’t buying her explanation.

He said, “Well, I’ll be watching your performance in the design competition.”

Rosie shot Brenna a sharp glare. “Brenna, a few certificates don’t prove much. They could’ve been bought by you. I will wait until your true abilities are revealed.”

Brenna remained unfazed. She spread her hands and shrugged. “You’re right. They don’t prove much. But do you even have any?”

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Rosie’s smirk faltered. She let out a snort and sat down, realizing she had no awards of her own to counter

Brenna’s claim.

But so what? She had studied abroad and earned a master’s in finance. That was something.

Earlier, she had noticed that Brenna had a finance degree, too. A slow, calculating smile tugged at the corners of her lips. Even if Brenna ended up with money and the company shares in the future, she would guide her into bad investments, subtly influencing her decisions. Then, when the time was right, she would find a way to make Brenna hand over her shares entirely.

“Don’t get too smug.” Rosie muttered. “It’s still uncertain who will come out on top.”

Ernst felt irritated as he watched Brenna’s composed, almost smug demeanor. She had deliberately brought out her graduation and award certificates and put them on display for everyone to see. He knew exactly what h was doing. She had made him feel embarrassed.

His impression of Brenna worsened. This so–called sister of his wasn’t just wasteful–throwing around money without considering the family’s feelings; she was also very arrogant. But what really bothered him was how she had readily accepted the shares being offered to her, as if they had always belonged to her. The entitlement, the greed–it was all too obvious.

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Unable to hold back, Ernst asked Brenna, “And what if you don’t win?”

“Simple. If I don’t win, I’ll give up every single share Dad, Grandpa, and you gave me. I won’t take a penny from the family. Not now, not ever,” Brenna responded without hesitation.

She let out a cold laugh and added, “Isn’t that what you want?”

Ernst’s intentions had been laid bare, but he didn’t flinch. He met her with unwavering confidence and

said, “You better keep your word.”

Luther shot Ernst a sharp look. “As an older brother, why can’t you be more accommodating to your sister? You’re pushing her to give up all her rights. Fine. If that’s how it’s going to be, then I have a request, too. If she wins first place, you have to step down from your position at the Harper Group!” he said in a commanding Novoice.

As an elder, he held back from saying anything harsher, but his disappointment was clear.

Shepard nodded in agreement. He also believed Ernst’s attitude was wrong, and it was time he learned a lesson.

Ernst’s expression darkened. His grip tightened around his fork as he shot Brenna a look of pure distaste. Because of her, he now stood to lose his position as vice president of the Harper Group.

Across the table, Rosie glared at Brenna, her eyes burning with determination. There was no way she was going to let Brenna win. Not if it meant Ernst losing his place in the company.

Before the tension could escalate further, Giselle stood up and calmly began removing the certificates from the table. “Enough, everyone. Stop arguing. Let’s eat.”

Brenna took the certificates from Giselle and put them on the chair beside her, deciding not to waste any more

words on Ernst.

Giselle turned to her and said with concern, “Brenna, the Barrett family has been exploiting you. Surely, they

manage before?” wouldn’t have paid for your overseas education. How did you

She already knew the answer, but she asked the question anyway, hoping to stir more sympathy toward Brenna from the family.

Later that evening, after taking a shower, Brenna checked the stock market. Without hesitation, she invested all the money she had earned over the past two days.

Just then, a knock came at the door. Giselle stepped inside, carrying a cardboard box. She glanced at Brenna’s screen and immediately understood what she was doing She just felt that Brenna’s computer looked so heavy.