The Forgotten Girl Is Back For Revenge

Chapter 8

Hailey leaned lazily against the wall, her eyes casually drifting over to Christopher, who was hunched up in the corner, looking like a mess.

He was so young, barely twenty, but his skin was ghostly pale, almost unhealthy–looking. His hair was a tangled mess, falling over his eyes, and his thin frame had an almost fragile quality to it.

His wrists were delicate, like a woman’s, and it made her feel a strange pang of sympathy.

He looked like someone who had spent his entire life fighting some kind of illness, someone who never saw the sun.

It seemed like he felt her stare, because Christopher slowly lifted his gaze and met hers.

His eyes, hidden beneath his messy hair, were cold, and utterly empty. They sent a shiver down her spine. The ugly scar across his right cheek only added to his intimidating presence, making him look like a demon that crawled out of hell.

And then, suddenly, he cracked a grin. The way the scar twisted with his smile? Yeah, it was terrifying

Hailey couldn’t help but snicker to herself, thinking. Seriously? Is he trying to freak me out with that creepy grin?”

Instead of backing away, Hailey just stuck her tongue out playfully and gave him a mock eye roll.

Christopher seemed a little taken aback, thinking, ‘Isn’t this the part where I’m supposed to scare her off?

Just then, the two women seemed to realize it was finally time to introduce them properly,

Rose, with that soft smile, turned to Hailey and said, “Hailey, darling, come here. I want to introduce you to someone.”

Hailey lazily scratched her ear, a little sarcastic as she responded, ‘Oh, so now you’re trying to marry me off? Is Grandpa okay with this?”

Thomas had no idea. He’d been singing Hailey’s praises at the party earlier.

And once he got a look at Christopher’s personality, he immediately decided against pushing for the Blackwell family marriage.

In fact, he’d considered calling off the engagement altogether, but, of course, Rose had her own plans.

Rose kept talking, barely pausing for breath, “Marriage is a huge deal, right? All arranged by your parents and matchmakers. Your dad picked this one for you. I just didn’t get the chance to mention it earlier.

a real gem–so sweet, gentle. Marrying him would be

cut her off, smirking. “Oh yeah? If he’s so great, why don’t you get Selena

be shocked, “What? No way! He’s your fiancé, not hers. How

with a mock–innocent look,

boom, there it was–perfect time to bring out the boyfriend card.

eyes widened in surprise,

I really do have

should break up with him. You’re still young. Don’t let some guy take advantage of you. What your family arranges is

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Chapter 8

who had been quietly observing, couldn’t hold back a small

met my boyfriend. How do you

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been in Hallon City for a few days. How many people have you met? Don’t tell me you’re with some random country

you’re a Dalton. If you follow the family’s plan, your future’s set. You won’t

into the Blackwell family was like hitting

looked torn but stood her ground, “But I really like my boyfriend. We’ve only been together for a short time, but

Love doesn’t mean anything when you’re living a life like the Blackwell family’s.

can’t offer you what they can. But marrying Christopher

only for those who

family, your dad would never approve of you marrying some random guy. Time’s running

and break up with him

all

didn’t want to, but knew she had no choice. Slowly, she

the party, Owen slipped in, doing his best to stay under the radar. He wasn’t looking to be the center of attention; he

spot where he could keep an eye on

have it, it wasn’t Hailey who spotted him

just managed to escape the crowd, feeling good about herself. She’d been scheming in the background and figured Hailey was probably off hiding somewhere,

seeing Hailey squirm made Selena

turned, she saw Owen standing in the corner. Her eyes practically sparkled. ‘Oh my God, Owen’s here too? How the hell did I not know? He must’ve come just for me, right? Wanting to surprise mel‘ She

was like the universe giving her a little gift tonight.

started walking toward him, a mix of shyness