The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 34 21.02 Chapter 34 Faké Certificates Brenna studied Ernst, noting the enldness in his expression and the der sarcasm in his w he eyes offering a compliment if anything, he seemed to be mocking her for being materialne She couldn't fathom why Ernst harbored such dislike for her, especially since they had barely spolom When they met for the first tyesterday, he had been dismissive, and today, although he spoke to her, s words were laced with sharpness. Compared to Rosie, this vice president of the Harper Group was far more Brenna's eyes dropped to the outfit Giselle had chosen for her earlier that day. The casual yet slightly my boy Inspired T-shirt and jeans gave her a youthful, almost high school student appearance in Feigning ignorance to the sarcasm in Ernst's voice, she smiled lightly. "Mom picked it fortot bad, nghe Ernst scoffed inwardly. Brenna was too naive and stupid to catch onto his sarcass with nothing more to say.

her response lett Dropping the topic of the money spent on her clothes, he turned his attention to her past with the Barrett family.

He said, "I heard things didn't go well for you there and that you didn't even finish elementary school How did that happen? Even if you struggled academically, you should have at least attended school. Luckily, the Harper family has enough money to support you now, so that won't be an issue. But what if your biological parents had been poor? How would you have made a living then?" He stared at Brenna with open disdain, making no effort to mask his disapproval as he waited for her to explain herself Originally, he had intended to prepare a lavish gift to welchis sister home. However, before Brenna even set foot in the house, Rosie had ended up hospitalized because of her, and she had ordered clothes worth thirty million without consulting the family It wasn't that the Harper family was unwilling to spend money-rather, it was Brenna's approach that rubbed Ernst the wrong way. If she had simply mentioned it beforehand, the elders would have gladly covered the cost What truly irritated him was her lack of consideration.

That afternoon, when several luxury brands had delivered clothing, Rosie had attempted to pick out a few pieces, only for Brenna to refuse. This had led to their grandfather scolding Rosie, and Brenna's overbearing attitude was difficult to tolerate.

Brenna let out a soft chuckle before responding. "Do you really think I am useless?" ☐ 21 02 [1] Chapter 34 Fake Carifcates It was becoming clear how Ernst viewed her-dim-witted, materialistic, and vain Brenna continued, "You can manage to think better of me, can't you? You are my brother after all." Without waiting for a reply, she turned and headed upstairs.

Gaselle, unable to understand why Ernst was treating his sister this way, said to him, "What's wrong with you? You didn't even prepare a welcgift for your sister, and now, you're sking to her like this? You've upset her go and apologize to her." Shepard backed her up with a stern tone. "Apologize to your sister. She's been through enough with the Barrett family. The fact that she didn't finish elementary school isn't something she wants to discuss Bringing it up like that was unnecessary. Is this how you prefer to treat your own sister?" Rosie, watching the scene unfold, suppressed a laugh. Brenna was proving easier to deal with than expected- she hadn't even needed to use the tricks she had prepared.

For now, she simply sat back and waited for the right moment to speak and add fuel to the fire.

"I'm not apologizing." Ernst said flatly, no longer bothering to conceal his attitude. "It's not about the money- we can afford it but she had thirty million worth of clothes delivered without saying a word to us. A little heads-up would have been nice. Honestly, I don't think she's really one of us. Mom, Dad, maybe we should get a DNA test." Just as he finished speaking, Brenna, who had returned downstairs, rolled her eyes at his words. So this was how he truly saw her.

Ernst stiffened slightly when he saw Brenna, realizing she had overheard him, but he wasn't about to back down.

Brenna placed a stack of documents on the table. "My education is not what the Barretts say. I wasn't planning to bring it up, but since you all seem to be doubtful of me, I have no choice but to show you." The entire Harper family turned their attention to the topmost paper-a graduation certificate.

Rosie was the first to snatch the top document, only to freeze when she saw that it was a master's degree from a prestigious university. Before she could process it, Ernst grabbed the second certificate-another master's degree from a globally renowned university Both of them sat there in stunned silence, unable to believe what they were seeing Rosie, unable to filter her thoughts, blurted out, "You were so desperate to hide the fact that you never even right?" finished elementary school that you bought fake certificates, The nof the university on the certificate was one she had applied to multiple times but had never been accepted into Money alone wasn't enough to secure admission there.

Brenna had lived a difficult life with the Barrett family-how could they possibly have afforded to send her overseas for advanced studies?

"As far as I know, tuition at that school isn't cheap, Rosie continued. The Barretts treated you horribly, so where did you even get the money for studying there? I highly doubt these are real." Scoffing she tossed the certificate aside.

21 < Chapter 4 Ernst, having thoroughly examined the documents, passed them to their grandfarber

Luther put on his reading glasses, refully inspecting the remificates se expression edhe eyes gleamed With ve approval pleased smile spread across his far he said, "Brain exceptional to wonder she is a Harper"

Meanwhile, Shepard and Giselle flipped through the remaining documents, dvering an entire cotection of awards from international competitions The stack was thick, filled with evidence of Brenna's achevements Giselle brimmed with emotion "My child, despite all the hardships you endured with the Barrett, you've accomplished so much You've surpassed both of your brothers. Even our eldest, the smartest in the family. didn't finish his master's until he was twenty four. And here you are, holding dual master's degrees at just eighteen.

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