Chapter 403
Chapter 403:
Alec and Mack, too embarrassed to meet Brenna’s stare, turned their heads.
Ruby struggled to respond, finally blurting out, “That was all part of your training. Without our guidance, would you have achieved so much? You ought to be grateful, not vindictive. Now, bring out some food! We are starving here!” Her voice was urgent, her tone sharp.
She even barked at the servants, “Are you all deaf? Bring us some food! Do you want to starve us to death? You can’t afford the consequences; you know that, right p>
The servants stood still. Julia glanced at Brenna, and since Brenna stayed silent, she and the other servants naturally ignored Ruby’s orders. To them, they didn’t work for these four.
Without another word, Julia simply motioned for the other servants to resume their tasks.
“Stop right there! Is this how you do your job? I’ll fire every last one of you!” Ruby shouted.
Brenna gave Ruby a frosty look before signaling a security guard with a brisk gesture. “Darrell, please remove these individuals and ensure they are permanently banned from the premises. Inform the neighborhood patrol as well—they should no longer have access to the area. Such eyesores are truly intolerable p>
Several security guards stormed in, unceremoniously dragging the four out. Ruby was the loudest in protest, throwing a full-blown tantrum—kicking, screaming, and even thrashing on the floor in refusal to leave.
Isabella, unable to hold back, tried to reason with Brenna, saying, “Even if we wronged you before, we’re still your family. Look at how pitiful we are. Can’t you show a bit of compassion? If you don’t help us now, we’ll end up on the streets. While you luxuriate in your mansion, your family suffers like beggars. Can your conscience bear that? You can’t be that heartless and ungrateful p>
Brenna laughed without humor, dismissing them with a flick of her wrist. Then she suddenly thought of something and said to the Barrett family members, “Ah, yes. I know where your family can go now p>
𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓹𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: gⱯ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⩸𝗰𝗈𝗺
Ruby, momentarily halting her cries, looked at Brenna. “Where p>
Brenna replied calmly, “Isabella is with Denis, isn’t she? Seek refuge with him; he’s bound to provide you with food and a place to stay. After all, it was Denis who orchestrated the deal that bankrupted the Barrett family. He owes you, doesn’t he p>
Isabella’s face clouded over immediately. The very idea of meeting Denis in her current ragged, unkempt state filled her with fear. Denis was not a man of second chances—one look at her like this would likely make him abandon her for good.
Despite seeing Denis as her last hope, she made a firm decision—she would only seek him out once she had regained her former, elegant self. Thinking the same, Ruby stood up, smoothing her clothes with exaggerated elegance. Even in their difficult situation, she still carried an air of arrogance.
“Brenna,” she said with false sweetness, “I understand you hate us. However, this cruelty beneath your refined appearance does not reflect well on you. Here’s our proposal—house us for just a few days, provide meals and basic clothing. We’ll find work soon and get back on our feet. After a couple of months, we’ll move out once we’re stable. Even someone as cold as you should agree to this, right?” Her tone was that of a negotiation.