Chapter 138
Chapter 138:
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 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 event.
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 let Brenna off the hook too easily.
Yet, it was too late for regrets now.
Still, she wasn’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 p>
She was on the verge of unleashing her fury when she spotted the Harper family and Ethan approaching.
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Swiftly, she masked her agitation with a genteel, caring facade, smiling as she approached Luther. “Grandpa, Grandma, since Brenna is officially one of us now, I think a welcome banquet is in order. It would be the perfect way for her to truly immerse herself in high society and witness genuine refinement. You don’t object, do you p>
Luther didn’t want to stir the pot, especially given Rosie’s orphaned state and emotional fragility. Seeing her willingness to embrace change, he still regarded her as the family’s cherished child.
He said, “Alright, you take the reins on this one. We’ll stay out of it. It’s getting too chaotic here; we’re heading back to the countryside estate p>
Tessa nodded and said, “Yes, now that we’ve seen our granddaughter, it’s time to return and look after my chickens p>
Brenna walked over and sweetly said, “I’ll come visit soon; I like the countryside life, too p>
Tessa laughed heartily. “I know, dear. You mentioned buying that quaint oil painting of a hen with her chicks. When my hen has chicks of her own, I’ll invite you to see the real deal. Why settle for a painting?” she said.
Brenna’s laughter was light. “Promise you won’t forget that, Grandma p>