The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 782:

Company affairs were typically handled by Shepard and Ernst, and Brenna usually didn’t bother with business engagements.

Brenna noticed the invitations were for the Wagner Group’s centennial celebration and curiously picked one up to read.

Her name had been printed on the invitation.

Julia approached and took Brenna’s purse. “Miss Harper, would you like anything specific for dinner?”

“Anything is fine,” Brenna answered. She wasn’t picky, and everything the chef made turned out great anyway.

“Mr. Ernst Harper is bringing his girlfriend over tonight,” Julia said. “Mrs. Harper requested extra dishes and a full cleaning of the house. If there’s nothing else you’d like, I’ll return to my work.”

Brenna gave a small nod. The reason for the extra hustle around the house suddenly made sense—Lilith was going to join them for dinner.

After changing into something more comfortable, Brenna heard a car horn from the yard.

She stepped outside and spotted Ernst arriving with Lilith.

Shepard had come home early as well and also went out to greet Lilith with Giselle, smiling.

Lilith felt a bit awkward with such a warm welcome, something she wasn’t quite used to. She quickly greeted Shepard, Giselle, and Brenna.

Giselle took the gift bags from her hands and passed them to Julia, then gently ushered her into the house with a gracious smile.

Knowing the Harper family held appearances in high regard, Lilith had spent a long time on her makeup, worried that they might judge her harshly. But seeing their friendly expressions eased her nerves a lot.

Giselle led her to the sofa to sit down. “It’s just us here today; treat this place like your home.”

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Shepard said with easygoing charm, “We’ll be family soon. There’s no need to act like a guest. I wasn’t sure what you liked, so we had a bit of everything prepared. Next time, just tell Ernst what you want to eat.”

“Thank you.” Lilith had been worried that there were strict rules in rich families and that she would not be liked by Ernst’s parents.

To her surprise, however, they felt more down-to-earth than she had imagined, gradually putting her at ease.noveldrama

Dalton arrived just in time for dinner, stepping in with his usual effortless charm. “Hey, Lilith,” Dalton said warmly, offering her a friendly smile. The sound of her name on his lips made Lilith a little uneasy, but there was no mistaking how welcome she felt in the Harper household. Even someone like Dalton, a celebrity with a packed schedule, had cleared his calendar just to come meet her.

Keeping it casual, Dalton wore a jacket that made him look more approachable than famous. From one of the pockets, he pulled out a neat stack of concert tickets and held them out to Lilith. “I’m performing at the city stadium the night after tomorrow. Bring a few friends if you’re free.”

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