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    After a while, Brenna came downstairs, moving with her usualzy grace as Julia rushed to set a bowl of oatmeal before her and even peeled her egg, cing it neatly in front of her.


    But Julia hadn’t bothered doing the same for Sandra.


    Sandra wanted to ask why, but her courage failed her. The question burned in her chest, yet she couldn’t bring herself to ask it.


    Soon, Ernst and Lilith arrived.


    Once everyone had gathered, Sandra decided to speak up.


    “Brenna, I have something to tell you,” Sandra said.


    Brenna didn’t even lift her eyes. “What is it?”


    That dismissive tone sent a wave of irritation down Sandra’s spine. She believed Brenna looked down on her.


    Ernst, Lilith, and Giselle remained absorbed in their breakfast, not sparing her a single look. It was as if she didn’t exist at all.


    Sandra’s frustration boiled over. “I’ve decided not to invest in your project anymore. I want my money back.”


    Her tone was sharp. She thought her seriousness would grab their attention and maybe make them show some concern.


    Brenna finally raised her head, her expression calm. “Why? The project’s doing well. You’ll start earning profits in only three years.”


    Sandra didn’t hesitate. “I need the money to open my store,” she said.


    Shepard looked up. “Opening your store? I already gave you two shops and ten million. That should cover it. Why pull out of the project now? I looked into it; it’s a solid investment.”


    Sandra grew angrier. She’d openly said she needed money, yet Shepard, with all his fortune, didn’t offer a single dime to support her business! He didn’t see her as his daughter at all. The realization sank deep—the Harper family didn’t ept her as one of their own.


    “I’ve got my eye on another project,” Sandra said frostily.


    The Harpers exchanged brief nces, picking up on her bad mood. But no one spoke. They just continued eating. This stung Sandra. No one asked about the new project she was interested in. No one cared about her.


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    Regret tightened Sandra’s chest now. She should’ve just asked Shepard outright for money earlier. How stupid of her.


    Brenna didn’t try to change Sandra’s mind. After breakfast, she stayed seated and calmly transferred Sandra’s money back without hesitation. She could tell Sandra was upset.


    If Sandra didn’t want to invest, Brenna wasn’t about to persuade her. Whatever Sandra chose to do was her own affair; Brenna had no interest in interfering.


    The rumors about the Harpers mistreating Sandra had already faded. The grand g for Sandra before had polished the family’s image.


    Brenna didn’t have to tiptoe around Sandra’s feelings anymore.


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