The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows novel Chapter 261

Chapter 261 Please Forgive My Careless Words Earlier

“Mom, please, let’s not cause a commotion here.” Ellie interrupted Tori’s heated complaint and turned to apologize to the manager and the staff.

The manager, seeing the situation being diffused, left with the staff.

Ellie firmly guided Tori to a seat, her frustration noticeable. She was astonished that in the brief moment she had parked the car, Tori had created such a scene. She explained to Tori, “Brenna and Thiago have been my trusted friends for a long time. They would never do anything to hurt me.”

Tori, still seething, touched her reddened cheek. “Ellie, after everything that’s happened, how can you overlook this? Are you even aware of what they were doing just now?”

She pressed her fingertips together, exasperated. “I saw them earlier, closer than you could imagine. I even feel ashamed for them!”

Leif was about to step in when Hank held him back.

Spotting Thiago, Hank greeted him happily. “Thiago! Ellie had some free time today and brought us here for a meal. I didn’t expect to see you here. What a coincidence!” he exclaimed.

Leif muttered under his breath, “Must you always address every guy close to Ellie like they’re your best friend? Stop being such a sycophant.”

His expression was one of disappointment as he watched Hank trying to flatter Thiago.

Tori, not yet done, continued her rant, “Appearances can be deceiving! That friend of yours, she’s attractive, sure, but that’s exactly why she’s dangerous! She definitely seduced your boyfriend on purpose! Ellie, you need to cut ties with a manipulative individual like her!”

She still felt the sting of the earlier slap, and her eyes bore into Brenna with malice. “She is clearly the type who always seduces men using her good looks. I’ve encountered countless women like her before…”

Embarrassed by Tori, Ellie quickly said, “Mom, you’ve got it all wrong. Brenna isn’t just some woman; she’s the daughter of the powerful Harper family. She also has two studios that generate billions every year! Even Thiago works for her. And she has a boyfriend. Please, no more unfounded accusations.”

Tori’s eyes grew wide with shock; she hadn’t expected Brenna to be so rich.

“Really? Is what you said true?” she asked.

Ellie nodded with a serious expression. “Yes, I’ve visited her home before. Her mother even gifted me something expensive. You must apologize to her now. If the Harpers hear of this, we could face serious repercussions.”

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Chapter 251 Please Forge My Careless Words Earlier

Tori’s complexion drained as she emisioned the power of wealthy famibes to devastate lives effortlessly, a common trope in movies

She was now scared of Brenna

With a quavering voice, Tori said, “Miss Harper, please accept my deepest apologies. I am just an ignorant old woman who often talks nonsense. Please forgive my careless words earlier!”

She caught Brenna’s cold stare, tinged with a threat, and recalled how firmly Brenna had held her wrist to stop

her earker.

A real fear gripped her. She believed that if she didn’t apologize to Brenna sincerely, she would soon find a

chance to kill her.

As panic set in, she gripped Brenna’s hand, her knees weak. I’m always saying the wrong things. Feel free to reprimand or punish me as you see fit. I accept all consequences.”

A faint smile played on Brenna’s lips as she was struck by the drastic turnaround in Tori’s attitude. Recognizing her as Ellie’s mother, Brenna chose to be lenient. “Let’s just forget about what happened earlier.”

Ellie, seeking to smooth things over, gently touched Thiago’s arm. “Please forgive my mom. She just jumped to wrong conclusions…”

Thiago’s gaze softened. “I’m not offended. No apologies necessary,” he said to Tori.

The way Thiago and Ellie looked at each other was full of tenderness.