Chapter 145
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Alec’s patience snapped. He exclaimed in anger, “What’s going on? I’ve been discussing our company’s difficulties daily. You know full well what’s happening! We need to cut back on spending given our tight financial situation!”
Ruby retorted sharply, “The purchases are already made. What do you expect us to do, return everything? If you want them returned, handle the matter yourself. I won’t embarrass myself over this.”
Her attention was then caught by a gold-embossed invitation on the table.
“The return banquet for the Harper family’s daughter?” She looked at the signature and suddenly realized it was from Shepard.
Her mood lightened. “Look, let’s not argue. This might be our chance. The Harper family, one of the top families in Shirie, is inviting us to their daughter’s return banquet. They are a powerhouse in the automotive industry. You could ask Mr. Harper for some orders. Wouldn’t that help solve our problems?”
Alec, who spent more time on operations than social engagements, was puzzled. “Who is the Harper family’s daughter? We’ve never really interacted with the Harper family before. Why would they invite us to the banquet?”
Ruby shook her head and said, “I’m not sure who their daughter is either, but there’s talk that the Harper family lost a daughter twenty years ago and have only recently found her.”
Alec lowered his head, lost in thought. Just then, a possibility crept into his mind, one that sent a chill down his spine.
“Do you think it’s possible that Brenna is the Harper family’s lost daughter? Her biological parents’ last name is Harper, isn’t it?” he asked curiously.
Before Ruby could respond, Isabella slid onto the sofa beside him and said, “Dad, that’s impossible! Didn’t they say Brenna’s biological parents were from some remote village? They’re poor! Her mom’s a teacher, her dad’s a farmer, and she has an uncle who’s bedridden. But the Harper family we’re talking about now is one of the most powerful and wealthy families in Shirie. If Brenna was really their daughter, why didn’t they send someone to bring her back when she left our family?”
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Disdain flickered across Ruby’s face. She quickly nodded in agreement and said, “Exactly! How could Brenna be that lucky? There’s no way she’s related to that Harper family. You are overthinking the matter.”
A heavy silence settled over the room. No one spoke, but the same thought lingered in everyone’s mind. Still, Brenna’s real last name was Harper. What were the chances of that being a coincidence?
Could it really be true? Was Brenna the daughter of the Harper family? The thought weighed heavily on Alec’s mind.
After a long pause, he lifted his gaze to his wife and daughter and said, “Buy some decent clothes. We will go to the Harper estate to attend the banquet. I’ll see if we can build a good relationship with them and if they’re willing to throw us a helping hand. Even if our company ends up being their subcontractor, it’s better than having no business at all.”
Ruby’s eyes sparkled with excitement, and Isabella’s face lit up with a smile.
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