The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows novel Chapter 279

Chapter 279 You’re Useless

Brenna rode with Ethan as they left the hospital. She knew jade never bluffed. Given her reckless streak, jade would definitely target the Harper Group.

In a swift reversal of conventional wisdom, Brenna concluded that the most impregnable bulwark was a preemptive strike. She quickly resolved to bring down the Ward family first.

From the window of her hospital room, Jade watched as Ethan’s car pulled away. A glacial chill crept into her eyes. Just then, Rosie walked into the room. She paused beside Jade, her gaze following suit, fixated on the retreating car.

“Miss Hewitt, I underestimated Brenna’s car and her racing skills,” Rosie admitted, feeling guilty. “I apologize for what happened. If my leg were fully healed, I would have handled her myself.”

Jade spun around, furious. Without warning, she slapped Rosie hard across the face. “I told you to mess with Brenna. Why are you failing to cause trouble for her? You’re useless!*

Rosie clutched her face, not daring to speak. She knew Jade’s temper, one wrong word could lead to a beating. A slap was a mild punishment.

“I’m really sorry,” Rosie apologized.

Jade slapped her again. “That’s pointless! You can’t even do this small task, and you expect me to help you get Harper Group shares?”

Rosie felt aggrieved. She hadn’t known how skilled Brenna was, or that Jade was a racer no match for Brenna. Why did Jade blame her for her own failings?

But on her own, she couldn’t get more Harper Group shares. She needed Jade. Gritting her teeth, she knelt.

She said, “It’s all my fault. Punish me as you see fit, Miss Hewitt. Hit me; do anything you want. Just don’t abandon me. Please!”

Jade turned her head with a sneer. “You couldn’t even drug her. A child could do better than you.”

Rosie explained, “You don’t understand. Brenna has medical training, she can smell drugs in food. I tried, but she saw through it. Now, I don’t even know if she’ll retaliate! Miss Hewitt, please give me another chance. I’ll find a way to get rid of her.”

Jade’s eyes flicked away with disdain. “Enough,” she snapped. “Get up. Your groveling makes me look bad.”

Rosie’s groveling had pleased Jade. Seeing a Harper on her knees was satisfying. “Serve me well, and I’ll help you secure more shares.”

“Thank you, Miss Hewitt.” Rosie felt hopeful again.

Jade walked to the bed and sat down. “The Russell family’s matriarch’s 80th birthday is soon. Brenna will be there. You’d better attend, too. We’ll do something then.”

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Rosie looked at Jade. “What’s your plan, Miss Hewter

Jade laughed lightly. “Not finalized pet stay dose to Brenna, don’t make her suspicious. I’ll need your help to deal with her then so don’t provoke her yer

Rosie’s expression mirrored Jade’s hardening one as the said, “I don’t understand it. Ethan used to treat you with such kindness, like a genuine friend. You even saved him once. And now, he speaks to you in that manner? It’s outrageous.”