The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 103 The Truth About The Past

A mix of scorn and madness played across Jovie's features as she sneered dismissively at Thiago. Recalling her past dealings with Mollie Moreno and Thiago, she still reveled in those memories.

She said, "You and your mother were the architects of your own downfall. How many times did I confess my love for your father to her? 1 pleaded repeatedly for her to step aside, yet she stubbornly refused. She brought everything upon herself!"

Enraged, Thiago struck Jovie with a forceful slap, feeling the sting on his palm. "You vile woman! My mother was your sister! How could you be so cruel to her?" he said.

The slap left Jovie's cheek burning and her teeth rattling, yet she returned Thiago's gaze with fierce defiance. "Sister? She was merely a child from her mother's first marriage, not related to me by blood. She was an unwanted stepchild. She didn't deserve to marry your father. She was unattractive, temperamental, and utterly worthless! And me? I was always the more beautiful, the more talented one, groomed by my family. I deserve to be with your father, not her!" she said.

Thiago was appalled by her irrational reasoning. “My parents shared a deep love. You were the one who destroyed their happiness," he said firmly.

In a fit of rage, Jovie retorted, "Love? That's nonsense! Your father was only after my family's wealth and influence. Your mother had neither beauty nor skills. Why would he choose her over anyone?"

Her laughter was harsh, ridiculing Thiago's innocence as if he were oblivious to the true nature of things.

After a pause, she continued, "Let me set the record straight-your father had his eyes on me from the start.

But I was too young then, so he married your mother. Once I came of age, it was only natural that he and I would be together."

Nausea overwhelmed Thiago as he grasped the full depravity of his family's dynamics. The thought of his

father filled him with revulsion now.

"You are shameless!" he exclaimed.

Yet, Jovie shrugged off the accusation, her pride evident. "Do you actually think your father had affection for

your mother? If so, then why did he ignore my harsh treatment of you both? Don't be naive. I wasn't the only

cruel one here. Your father was even harsher to you and your mother than me!"

Harlan, confined to his hospital bed, was utterly shocked to hear that. He was aware his father had been previously married, but the revelation that his ex-wife was his aunt left him reeling.

What kind of messed-up relationship was this? He said in disbelief, "Mom! Can you explain what you're saying?"

Jovie approached Harlan's bedside, her tone soothing. "This matter doesn't concern you. It's an old conflict

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between our family and them."

Harlan's focus, however, was elsewhere. Thiago's unexpected appearance was an opportunity for vengeance he felt compelled to grasp

Yet, Thiago's coming was apparent. Harlan had stealthily summoned backup, but Thiago had already left by the time his call ended. Shortly after, Jovie returned, visibly distressed, clutching her face

"Mom, where is Thiago?" Harlan asked.

With a cold gaze, Jovie responded, "He's left for now. But don't worry, he'll return.”

At the residence of the Harper family.

Ethan himself swung open the car door for Brenna.

The sight of the world's wealthiest man attending to her made Brenna feel slightly uneasy.

Rosie had just gotten back from the hospital after seeing Sylvie and Vivian, who were recovering from an overdose of a potent drug

Now confined to a shared hospital room, both received ongoing IV treatment,

With full recovery still days away.

The failure of Rosie's scheme to humiliate Brenna at the Imperial Bar and Br"

completely unexpected.

subsequent rescue had been

Even more astonishing to Rosie was that Harlan and Brandon had been beaten by Brenna. She wondered about

the extent of Brenna's hidden talents.

Spotting Ethan as he opened the car door, Rosie's curiosity surged, wondering whom Ethan was opening the

car door for.

Her shock was evident when Brenna emerged from the vehicle.

Rosie couldn't contain her astonishment. "How have you enchanted Ethan so thoroughly? He's the wealthiest man in the world, yet here he is, holding the car door for you?" she said.

She stormed out of her car, ready to confront Brenna.

However, she then quickly regained her composure, not wanting to reveal her involvement in the day's events.

Approaching with a forced smile, Rosie inquired, "Brenna, Ethan, what brings you two back together?"

Ethan's response was a dismissive glance, treating Rosie as if she were invisible.

Brenna eyed Rosie, detecting a hint of hospital disinfectant. "Have you been at the hospital just now?" she

asked.

Irritated by Ethan's disregard and Brenna's evasion, Rosie lied.

"No," she said. "Where have you been?"

Brenna offered a faint smile. "Nowhere special," she replied.

Rosie, struggling to control her anger, shifted her strategy. "Ethan, since you're here, why not join us for dinner?"

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she asked.

Ethan finally responded, "There's no need for that. Brenna and I have already eaten."

Still insistent. Rosie said, “Really? Well, come in and stay for a while anyway."