The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows novel Chapter 273

Chapter 273 You Monster!

Vivian’s hostility toward Brenna had deepened sharply, especially after Sylvie’s recent arrest and imprisonment.

The legal team had told her that Sylvie faced a mandatory minimum sentence of five years.

The Higgins family had pulled every string they could, hiring top lawyers and leveraging their network, but bail

had been denied.

For a powerful family like the Higgins to fail so completely pointed to outside interference. Vivian was convinced the Harper and Mitchell families were behind the matter.

Without them, Sylvie would have been facing a defamation suit at most, not a prison sentence. But now, she

couldn’t even get bailed.

Vivian’s eyes flared with hatred as she spat, “You actually think showing up in a million–dollar supercar makes you fit to race?”

Brenna didn’t bother responding. Lowering herself to Vivian’s level would be degrading for her. Her focus. stayed on the tablet, and she calmly reviewed Thiago’s strategy notes.

Vivian’s fury simmered at her indifferent demeanor. “That car and your billionaire boyfriend won’t carry you through the race,” she snapped. “You’ve got no real skill. You’re signing your own death warrant.”

Rosie gave a slight nod, clearly agreeing. “This isn’t a joyride, Brenna,” she said, feigning concern. “If something happened to you, Ethan would be crushed.”

There was a calculated softness in her tone, but the grin tugging at her lips gave her true emotions away.

Brenna finally turned to face her. “How touching. Since when do you care?”

Rosie’s expression turned serious. “We’re family. I am concerned about you. Professional racing demands a well–prepared team–navigators meticulously analyzing the courses, strategists mapping out every move, and mechanics on standby for any emergencies. Surely you understand these basic requirements? Yet here you are,

alone.”

The surrounding young women burst into mocking laughter.

Vivian, for her part, had no interest in Brenna and Rosie’s family drama. Her thoughts were consumed by her jailed best friend. “Why bother warning her?” she said bitterly. “With that ego and attitude, she’s better off gone. If the track takes her out, that will save us all the trouble.”

She scoffed, “All Sylvie did was say a few words, and she ended up behind bars. You are really petty for doing

that to her, Brenna.”

Brenna’s eyes lifted, her tone razor–sharp. “You’re right–I am pathetically petty. I don’t let things slide. Anyone who crosses me will pay.”

The look she gave Vivian was cold enough to freeze blood. Instinctively, Vivian stepped back.

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But when Vivian realized she had flinched, anger surged again. She lunged forward, hand raised to strike

Brenna.

Brenna lifted her foot with casual ease and drove it into Vivian’s stomach

Vivian hadn’t seen it coming. She was kicked to the floor in an instant

“You’ve got some nerve!” Vivian snapped, face flushed.

Brenna cocked a brow, the corner of her mouth curling up. “Do you want to have a fight with me? Be my guest”

Rosie jumped in before things got worse, helping Vivian to her feet. “Don’t be an idiot. She’s flattened whole gangs without breaking a sweat. Just leave now.”

Vivian, well aware of Brenna’s fearsome rep, bit back her pride and backed down reluctantly, leaving

Isabella, however, wasn’t done poking the bear. She didn’t dare cross the invisible line into outright aggression, but her words were knives wrapped in silk. “So quick to throw punches, aren’t you? Always the first to lose your cool. It’s fortunate the Barretts kicked you out. Otherwise, they might face a lot of trouble because of you.”

The promise of Jade’s generous rewards still echoed sweetly in Isabella’s mind; a lucrative business deal dangled before her, if only she could rattle Brenna’s cage enough to throw her off her game before the race.

She continued, “With that temper of yours, it’s no wonder you’re friendless. Is this the renowned civility of the member of the Harper family?”

Noticing Brenna’s intense focus on the tablet, Isabella slipped into the seat Rosie had just vacated. A quick glance revealed a wealth of racecourse analytics.