The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows novel Chapter 71

Chapter 71 You Did That On Purpose

Brenna looked

Rosie with an icy stare as the latter uttered hollow, repugnant words, feeling a twist of discomfort within. Rosie had made a fuss for nothing; Brenna believed she must be feeling terrible now.

After all, Rosie had done a lot for today.

Brenna walked toward the cluster of journalists, her demeanor radiating poise and beauty–the very picture of

refinement.

Rosie caught sight of Brenna’s approach, and her heart skipped a beat, haunted by the fear that Brenna would

air their dirty laundry for all to hear. That could spell disaster.

With a strained smile, Rosie mustered faux warmth. “Congratulations, Brenna, on your official entry into the Harper family,” she said.

Brenna offered a slight smile, allowing the people around to capture her best angles. She replied with warmth

to Rosie, “From this day forward, I am a Harper, all thanks to your relentless push for the family to verify my ties through DNA.”

“What are you implying, Brenna?” Rosie’s expression faltered slightly as she cursed Brenna inwardly.

She hastily corrected Brenna, saying, “It wasn’t solely my initiative; it was a collective decision by the Harper

family. We did this for the family, and for the public as well.”

“Rosie, stop being so modest. The test was your crusade, so credit where it’s due,” Brenna responded

feigned innocence, her tone gentle and sweet.

The people around were all smart–they picked up on the subtext in Brenna’s words in an instant.

A cherubic–faced female influencer inquired, “Miss Brenna Harper, is the Harper family planning a grand. welcome back party in your honor?”

A snazzily dressed male influencer asked, “And Miss Rosie Harper, since you’ve shown such consideration for Miss Brenna Harper, will you be extending invites to all the high flyers from Shirie to celebrate her return to the family?”

Rosie bristled at the question. She had only casually mentioned a welcome banquet earlier. She hadn’t expected them to take her words seriously.

She forced a smile. “Yes, I will summon all the socialites and heirs of Shirie to the Harper residence to celebrate Brenna’s return,” she said.

Her fists clenched tightly, her nails digging into her palms, yet she felt no pain.

She deeply regretted everything now. If she really gathered Shirie’s elite to welcome Brenna’s return, she would

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cement Brenna’s place in high society, which was the last thing she wanted.

No, even if she had to hold the banquet, she would have to find a way to humiliate Brenna at the banquet.

Looking back, she realized she had been too careless–she had never expected the other Harper family members to submit their own test samples.

She had

Brenna off the hook too easily.

Yet, it

co late for regrets now.

Still, she isn’t down and out. Brenna’s entry into the Harper family didn’t mean she could take Ethan away or snatch the family shares. The upcoming design competition was her chance to tarnish Brenna’s image, ensuring the family disliked her.

To mask her hostility, Rosie deftly linked arms with Brenna, keeping her close.

Brenna played along, her smile never wavering, presenting herself in the best possible light to the public.

As the cousins departed from the DNA testing center, Rosie noted the absence of people trailing them. She angrily withdrew her arm and confronted Brenna, saying, “You did that on purpose, didn’t you? Isn’t being recognized as a Harper enough? Now you’re after the social standing, too…”