The Darling of the Paranoid Tycoon by Cheryl Rice

Chapter 7 A Grand Entrance

It was seven o’clock in the evening.

A fully-dressed Harriet was led downstairs by Bessie. They were ready to attend the engagement party at the Golden Joy Hotel.

Harriet suddenly stopped halfway, refusing to go any further. She pointed at Nora and pouted.

“You can’t dress up so beautifully. Otherwise, Delbert won’t fancy me, and I won’t be able to marry into the Carlson family and live a comfortable life.”

Nora was annoyed by the fuss, but then she found some truth in Harriet’s words.

Nora was lauded as the top beauty in Meawood City, and she outshone everyone else at every party.

If she appeared so dazzling at the engagement party, Milton might despise the plain-looking Harriet and choose Nora as the bride. That would be disastrous.

that inhumane

went back to her room, removed her makeup,

would not stand out, she cheerfully took Harriet to the

some insight after all.’ Nora decided to show her a little kindness before

did she know that she

very engagement party. Nora had

had tarnished the little reputation Harriet had, and even her deceased mother had suffered condemnation from others.

to humiliate

car, Bessie reminded Harriet to behave herself and not act eccentrically in front of Milton and

in mind. I’m smart, and I know what

giggled, nodding dully.

than anyone else to attend this engagement party and stand by Delbert’s

he didn’t love her in this lifetime, as long as that

…

around the Golden Joy Hotel was lively.

the least valued son of his family, Milton’s presence attracted many

not to bless the couple but to spectate.