The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 749:

Brenna slipped the bangle onto her left wrist immediately. “It’s stunning. I’ve got something for you, too.”

She pulled a large envelope of cash from her bag and handed it to Belen. “Please don’t refuse this. Ethan and I don’t visit often, so take this money and treat yourself. Spend it freely, and when it’s spent, I’ll bring more.”

Belen loved money. Though she was old and spent little now, the sight of the thick envelope made her beam.

Minna, meanwhile, felt a bit awkward. She had only brought fruit and cakes for Belen. Elsa hadn’t suggested bringing something expensive before.

Minna guessed Brenna’s envelope held at least twenty thousand.

She felt outdone, but it was too late for her to prepare cash now.

Embarrassment washed over her, and her resentment toward Brenna surged.

Belen opened the envelope, revealing exactly twenty thousand.

“Your visit alone delights me. No need to bring me money next time,” Belen said to Brenna.

Brenna smiled. “Alright. I also brought some dishes from the Peace Hotel for you. They’re all light in flavor, including three types of ravioli. You can try them later.”

“The Peace Hotel! That’s a historic place. Their food is pricey; even the simplest dishes run in the hundreds. But oh, so delicious,” Belen said, thrilled, as she began counting the cash.

Minna’s discomfort grew. Brenna had given Belen money, and she hadn’t. Was Brenna doing this on purpose to humiliate her?

Brenna didn’t give it much thought; twenty thousand dollars was trivial to her. She had no desire to outshine Minna or make her feel small. In fact, she hadn’t even known Minna would be at the gathering until she arrived.

With a lighthearted grin, she said to Belen, “You can count it slowly later. If a bill or two is missing, just tell me, and I’ll cover it.”

Belen smiled warmly, her eyes sparkling at the sight of the cash. She counted it slowly, enjoying the moment. “I trust you, dear. Even if a bill or two is missing, I wouldn’t bother you about it.”

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Minna, observing Belen’s delight over the money, felt a twinge of disdain, her impression of Belen souring.noveldrama

She patted her pockets, realizing she had no cash.

Glancing at Kenny and Elsa, she felt too embarrassed to ask them for money.

Seeing Minna’s discomfort, Bess stepped forward, positioning herself in front of Belen. “Grandma, enough with the counting. What’s the point? It’s just twenty thousand dollars, and you’re acting so thrilled. If you love money that much, I’ll transfer you some right now.”

She shot Brenna a pointed look, clearly displeased. Did Brenna think she was the only one with money to spare?

Belen set the money aside. She didn’t care who gave her gifts or who didn’t; at her age, she didn’t mind trivial matters like this. But with Minna present, she wanted to keep things gracious. She tucked the money back into the envelope. “Fine, fine, I’ll stop counting.”

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