Chapter 47
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Emmett leaned toward Ethan, lowering his voice. “Where did you even find this woman? She is a fraud!”
Ethan was still processing the shock of the revelation. He hadn’t recognized Brenna earlier. He was surprised she possessed such exceptional medical skills.
He said earnestly to his father, “Dad, she’s no fraud. The Pierce family wouldn’t make such an obvious mistake. Christopher is Mr. Pierce’s grandson, isn’t he? He would never bring in a fraud.”
Alec, enraged, jabbed a finger toward Brenna and shouted, “You are really something! What kind of trick did you pull to fool the Pierce family? Be honest—did you sleep with Mr. Pierce’s grandson?”
Christopher scowled instantly. If Alec hadn’t once raised Brenna, he might have punched the man right then and there. His voice was sharp with warning as he said, “Watch your mouth!”
But Alec, unaware of who Christopher was, remained defiant. He shot Christopher a glare, dismissing him entirely despite the doctor’s coat he wore. “And who are you to tell me what to do? I’m only looking out for Mr. Mitchell. All of you have been deceived by this woman! I have no idea how she managed to earn your trust, but I was the one who raised her—I’m her adoptive father. We took her in when she was just over two years old, and she was always slow. She struggled academically and left school after the fourth grade. For years, all she did was housework—laundry and cooking. There’s no way she could have any medical knowledge.”
Ruby quickly added, “That’s right! Brenna has been nothing but trouble since childhood—selfish and cruel. Don’t let her deceive you.”
Brenna seethed with anger, convinced that the Barrett family had mastered the art of distorting reality. “Do you really think I left school in fourth grade by choice? Tell the truth! You made…”
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“I had to design car parts and earn money for you—that’s why I couldn’t continue my education. You say I’m slow? Then you’re just foolish, incompetent, and cruel!”
Christopher, noticing the Barrett family’s hostility, stepped protectively in front of Brenna. Since they had no shame in twisting the truth, he saw no reason to respect them. He exclaimed, “Your family isn’t struggling financially, yet you forced your daughter to handle chores like a servant. That’s abuse! Leave now! Don’t disturb Mr. Mitchell’s rest.”
Christopher jabbed a finger toward the door, furious.
Ethan’s tone was firm as he said coldly, “Get out. I was the one who invited Dr. Harper, and I have full confidence in her abilities. Your opinions are neither needed nor welcome here.”
Isabella, realizing that Ethan—the wealthiest man in the world—was standing by Brenna, felt a surge of jealousy. How could someone like Brenna earn Ethan’s trust and support?
Unable to hold back, she said to Ethan, “Mr. Mitchell, we’re just trying to warn you. She knows nothing about medicine! She’s only trying to deceive you for money.”
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