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Mack quickly intervened to persuade Brenna. “We’ve already madepromises. You can’t be so harsh just because we’re going through hard times. Don’t forget, we turned Barrett Group from a small workshop into a publicly recognizedpany. If you give us some startup capital, we’ll bounce back and repay your generosity.”
Ruby’s expression shifted, determination growing. Mack’s words reminded her of something. “The Harper family’s fortune is vast, practically endless. And I know you have that billionaire boyfriend. If you don’t want us here, just give us some money—ten billion would settle this. Fund our fresh start, and we promise you won’t see us again. With Mack’s and Alec’s abilities, we’ll return to our former glory.”
Brenna’s response was cold and firm. “You won’t get a penny from me. I’ve already repaid you for raising me. Didn’t I make that clear?”
With a sly smirk, Brenna dismissed the Barrett family’s inted sense of aplishment. “You all love to boast about how Barrett Group grew from a simple workshop to a listedpany. But if you were truly capable, would Barrett Group have ended in failure?”
She then turned to Julia and said, “Didn’t we have leftovers from my birthday celebration yesterday? Just give that to them; it should be enough.”
Julia stepped out of the pantry, a sneer spreading across her face as she took in the sight of the Barretts.
“Unfortunately,” she said, “such terrible timing. There were plenty of leftovers, Miss Harper, but your studio staff took most of them. What was left was still too much for us, so Darrell decided it would be better to feed the neighborhood strays with it. So we…”
She cast a deliberate nce toward the window, making it clear the scraps had gone to the strays. Brenna just smiled quietly, saying nothing.
Julia’s eyes narrowed as she addressed the Barrett family, her tone dripping with false sweetness. “Naturally, if you’d prefer what we usually give to the strays, I can ask someone to fetch some of our leftovers for you.” She paused deliberately. “I doubt the neighborhood cats and dogs would mind sharing.”
Laughter echoed from the pantry, where the servants had gathered to watch the scene unfold.
Enraged, Alec and Mack were about to strike Brenna, their fists tightening and sleeves rolled up in fury.
However, Darrell and his security team swiftly intervened, pinning them to the floor and beating them back.
Despite a bloody nose, Alec hurled insults at Brenna. “You heartless wretch! We asked for help, and you mocked us? Just wait—you’ll regret this!”
Brenna’s order was sharp and swift. “Get them out of here.” The guards dragged the Barrett family away quickly.
Julia then turned to the other servants. “Let’s clean the house thoroughly. Those people dirtied this ce.”
Having been forcibly removed, the Barrett family faced their most shameful moment.
Alec rubbed his aching shoulder, frustration heavy in his voice. “After everything we’ve done for that ungrateful girl, she treated us like garbage! Our time, our resources—it’s all been for nothing!”
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