The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows novel Chapter 120

Chapter 120 Her Boyfriend

Harlan’s eyes burned red with rage as he grabbed Thiago’s shirt. He shook him hard, pouring every ounce of fury and pain into the motion.

He didn’t care that his fingers had just been operated on. He didn’t care if the wounds tore open again. Right now, he was ready to go down swinging if it meant taking Thiago with him

“Do you hate the Moreno family that much after everything we did for you? This family raised you, and this is how you repay us? You ungrateful bastard! I’ll beat you to death for what you did to Dad!” he bellowed, his Voice coming out raw and broken.

With that, Harlan yanked one hand free and raised it to strike Thiago.

However, Thiago had expected his move. Before Harlan could land a blow, Thiago’s fist connected with his face.

Harlan stumbled back, thrown off balance by the punch. He caught himself against the edge of the table, but the impact sent a sharp jolt through his injured hand. The pain hit him hard, draining the color from his face. He believed his reattached fingers might have torn open again. And this time, the condition might not be

fixable.

He looked at his hand, and his face contorted with pain. Then, he looked up at Thiago, fury blazing in his eyes. “Will you only be satisfied when you’ve destroyed our entire family?” he asked.

He jabbed a finger toward the door. “Did you see that? They’ve taken Dad away. The Moreno family is finished! Do you even understand what you’ve done? What the hell do you think this will get you?”

Thiago straightened his clothes with calm, deliberate movements. Then, he stepped forward and fired back, “You want to know what this will get me? You really want to know? It’s justice for my mother. When you killed her, you sealed your fate. Don’t act surprised now. You brought this on yourselves. You all deserve it.”

“That’s nonsense!” Harlan growled, struggling to stay upright as his fury boiled over. “Your mother was killed by my mother. If you’re out for revenge, then take it out on her! Why tear down the entire Moreno family? Dad raised you, you ungrateful bastard! You really think you are doing the right thing now?”

He couldn’t wrap his head around it. Thiago had been cast out with nothing–no wealth, no power. Yet somehow, he had managed to bring the entire Moreno family down

Harlan’s eyes landed on Brenna, and the pieces clicked into place. He jabbed a finger at her and spat, “It’s her, isn’t it? She helped you ruin us. She’s the Harper family’s daughter. I see it now. You two were together from the start. That night at the Imperial Bar–she helped you, and you protected her. You’ve been working together this whole time!”

“I never thought you’d stoop so low. Pathetic! If you had any real backbone, you’d have taken down the Moreno family on your own. Relying on a woman? What kind of man does that make you?” Harlan seethed.

He was throwing every insult he had, desperate to drag Thiago down with him. If he couldn’t live in luxury anymore, then ‘Thiago shouldn’t have it easy, either.

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Chapter 1201er Bochend

He let out a sharp, mocking laugh “Miss Harper, you sure know how to play your cards juggling two men like that accepting Mr. Mitchell’s proposal while sneaking around with Thiago. You’re shameless!”

hist as Harlan finished talking, Ethan stepped forward and struck tim hard across the face. “Watch your mouth,” he said coldly. He wouldn’t allow anyone to insult Brenna like that.

The slap landed with a crock, far harder than Thiago’s had, and even knocked Harlan’s teeth out.

Brenna felt touched. She had expected Ethan to doubt her after Harlan’s accusations. But instead, he up for her without a second thought

had stoo

stood

Rosie, on the other hand, looked completely thrown off by what she was seeing. She turned to Ethan and said, “Ethan, I think he has a point. Brenna has a boyfriend, and yet she accepted your proposal. Isn’t she cheating on his boyfriend?”

Ethan’s gaze turned sharp and cold. He looked straight at Rosie and replied through gritted teeth, “Say one more word against Brenna, and you’ll regret it.”

Rosie flinched under his stare. She quickly fell silent.

She bit her lip, unwilling to accept what was happening. Ethan was supposed to side against Brenna. But in reality, he had chosen to trust her.

Rosie’s thoughts spun wildly. She had to find a way to make Ethan believe Brenna wasn’t who she seemed

he really your boyfriend?” Rosie asked Brenna, pretending to be shocked. She looked at Brenna, wide–eyed “If you were already seeing someone, why accept Ethan’s proposal? What were you planning? Did you think Ethan was some kind of fool?”

Brenna shot her a cold glare. “My personal life is none of your business,” she said.

Rosie was pleased by her response. Brenna wasn’t denying it. She wasn’t explaining anything, either. That had to mean there was something going on between her and the man.

Was Brenna hoping Ethan would misunderstand?