The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows novel Chapter 70

Chapter 70 Did You Tamper With The Test

Anxiety surged through Rosie as the possibility of Brenna’s public acceptance into the Harper family sank in, unsettling her deeply.

Her dignity was hanging by a thread, yet she concealed her fears beneath a mask of calm. “It’s just a bunch of tests. Clearly, they’re doubting your story; that’s why they wanted to do more tests. So don’t celebrate too soon, Brenna. There are still three results pending, and they might all show you don’t belong to the Harper family.”

She then gave a sharp, condescending laugh, challenging Brenna to respond.

Fed up with Rosie’s attitude, Brenna retorted with a sharp–edged smile, “You seem awfully confident about this. Did you perhaps tamper with the results?”

Suspicious glances landed on Rosie, making her shift uneasily. She was especially unsettled by Luther’s

judgmental gaze, intensified by his recent displeasure toward her.

“If you tampered with the results, Rosie, you’ll face severe consequences,” Luther warned in a firm voice.

Burdened with guilt, Rosie attempted an innocent demeanor. “Grandpa, you know I wouldn’t do such a thing.

I want Uncle Shepard’s real daughter to return as much as anyone, but we can’t simply accept anyone as family

without proof,” she said.

She endeavored to dissociate herself from any blame.

The lab technician then presented the results for the remaining three tests, saying, “These results all confirm a

biological father–daughter relationship.”

Rosie’s complexion drained of color as she gasped and said, “No way; how can this be!” Her eyes darted around

the room, meeting the stern gazes of the Harper family members.

She realized she was alone in her fight. Although they had tasked her with submitting the samples, they had evidently submitted their own in secret.

It was clear to her–they didn’t trust her.

Feeling betrayed, Rosie perceived her relatives as duplicitous, presenting a facade of affection while scheming behind her back.

She confronted Ernst directly, saying, “Ernst, why did you submit a set of samples as well? Don’t you trust me?”

Ernst looked back at her, his face etched with disappointment. He knew that the hair samples he had submitted confirmed Brenna as their father’s biological daughter, contrasting starkly with the samples Rosie had

submitted.

What could this discrepancy mean?

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Chapter 70 Did You Tamper With The Test

Ernst suspected Rosie had manipulated the results, but given that she was his cousin and had endured the loss of her parents, he refrained from calling her out, choosing to preserve her dignity.

“It’s not that I lack trust in you; it’s more about being prudent,” he explained.

Rosie ft a sting in her heart. This was clearly an indication of their lack of trust in her.

Tears streed down her face uncontrollably.

Luther, 1 xpression one of dismay, didn’t need further clarification. He had already pieced together the

four tests, three affirmed Brenna’s lineage, while only one contradicted it.

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He let out a cold laugh, opting not to confront Rosie about her actions.

With a smile, Brenna stepped forward confidently and said, “I am a Harper. I’m the biological daughter of my parents. What do you want to say about that now, Rosie?”

After a pause, she continued in a cold voice, “You were the one who took that sample directly from my hair. Why does it indicate I’m not a Harper? Did you tamper with the test?”

Rosie, growing increasingly panicked, began to step back. “I didn’t tamper with anything! I didn’t! How could you accuse me of something like that? You shouldn’t make claims without proof!”

Rosie felt the weight of judgmental stares from the people around her, signaling the collapse of her meticulously crafted persona. Overwhelmed by the turn of events, she quickly left the scene, tears streaming

down her face.

Around Brenna, the extended Harper family members gathered, offering warm greetings. While she returned. their smiles, Brenna couldn’t forget the doubtful looks they had cast her way earlier and decided she wouldn’t get close to them.