Chapter 146
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A few moments later, Isabella cautiously asked, “Dad, how much should Mom and I spend on the clothes? The Harper family is hosting such a lavish return banquet for their daughter. All of Shirie’s elite will be there. We can’t show up in plain outfits and risk being looked down on.”
Alec nodded in agreement. Making an impression was worth the expense, especially when it could benefit their family’s business. He said, “There’s no time for custom orders. Just pick something from a reputable brand. I’ll give you a million.”
Isabella and Ruby exchanged delighted looks. Their excitement made them forget the coincidence of Brenna having the Harper name.
However, Alec couldn’t ignore the nagging feeling in his gut. The timing was too strange. Brenna had left just days before the Harper family’s daughter returned. Could that really be a coincidence?
If that were true, then Brenna’s contributions to the Barrett family’s success shouldn’t be over. She had helped them make money before. She should definitely continue to do so in the future.
After all, the Barretts had raised her. Besides, the Harper family owed them for that. They should repay them by supporting their business.
A slow smile spread across Alec’s face. He reached for his phone and called his assistant to order an investigation into the identity of the Harper family’s daughter.
Nearby, Isabella studied the invitation closely. The banquet was set to take place at the Peace Hotel, the most luxurious and prestigious venue in Shirie. It was said that the pastries there were crafted by world-class chefs; they were rare delicacies that even money couldn’t buy.
The fruits were imported from overseas, and every drink on the menu was of the finest quality.
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But what excited Isabella the most was the chance to mingle with families even more powerful than Jordy’s. If a young heir from one of those top-tier families took an interest in her, she could secure a better future for herself.
She had also heard that the Harper family’s eldest and second sons were bachelors, making them prime candidates. With her beauty, if they were both drawn to her… which one should she choose?
The mere thought sent a thrill through her.
If she managed to marry someone from the Harper family, she would make sure they supported her family in climbing to the top of Shirie’s elite. Then, she could indulge in luxury.
Brenna had been busy for days, and she finally finished her submission for the car design competition.
Just after she submitted her work, a message popped up on her phone.
It was from her studio’s manager, Thiago Moreno.
“Someone wants us to design a car. They’re offering ten million.”
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