The Forgotten Girl Is Back For Revenge

Chapter 9

Hailey’s voice was like melted sugar–to soft, so sweet, it could melt anyone’s heart

Owen knew she was just playing the cute act, and a smirk tugged at his lips. His expression softened with that affectionne almost indulgent look that made Selena bum with jealousy.

She was practically glaring at them, eyes wide, as if she might burst

Owen, clearly loving the attention, matched her tone and lowered his voice, smooth as hell. “Tell me where you are. Im coming to you. I’m at the party”

Hailey, clearly surprised, replied. “You’re here too? In the lobby! I’ll come down and find you”

He hummed a quiet response.

With a sweet and sugary smile. Hailey chirped, “Wait for me, before hanging up.

Once the call ended, Owen Calhoun took long, confident strides into the heart of the ballroom, making sure Hadley would see him. He wasn’t about to let her miss him.

Selena, not missing a beat, hurried to catch up with Owen

The second Owen entered, he stole the room’s attention.

He was every woman’s dream–a perfect mix of young, wealthy, and drop–dead gorgeous. And unlike the other playboys in the elite circles, he didn’t have a cloud of scandal hanging over him.

In the eyes

of everyone around him, if a guy like him fell for someone, he’d spoil her rotten. A love like that was something everyone envied.

But Owen wasn’t one to show up at just any old event. So, naturally, people were dying to know why the hell he was at the Dalton family’s gala.

The moment they saw Selena standing right behind him, a bit shy but undeniably anxious, the reason clicked

“Well, damn, looks like Miss Selena Dalion really worked her magic. She’s got Owen wrapped around her finger”

Selena was a top actress, and Owen: A high–society heir. They were a hell of a match. Plus, both came from the same top–tier families, so it made sense.

Just then, Jaden–Owen’s younger cousin–showed up at the party. As soon as he walked in, he spotted his older cousin with

Selena.

Jaden was only twenty, and he’d definitely had a thing for Selena back in the day.

This little piece of gossip had already spread like wildfire.

When the crowd saw Jaden, they couldn’t help but gossip.

his cousin with the girl he likes?”

turn into some family drama?”

it made, huh? Two guys from the

so fucking jealous. Doesn’t matter if it’s Jaden or Owen. Either one’s

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in

skipped a beat. She

and Owen

and Owen together, and his face immediately darkened. He stormed toward Owen, practically ready

boy’s fighting over Selena? Hell yeal, this is

gonna pick? Guess we’ll find out.

I were her, I’d never stop talking

to stand between them, her voice shaky. “Jaden, please, don’t do this…”

He ignored her completely and locked eyes with Owen, his voice filled with hurt. “Bro, are you seriously with

caught off guard, completely

even respond, Jaden’s voice cracked, dripping with disappointment. “Dude, you’re out of your How the hell can you be with a

eyes wide, watching this trainwreck

but she couldn’t stop Jaden

mind.

She’s a damn expert at pretending- sweet and innocent

the hell did you get tangled up with

face went pale, and she struggled to speak. “Jaden… is there some misunderstanding between us that still needs clearing up?”

actress, Selena was quick on her feet. She lowered her head, her eyes starting to tear up, her voice breaking. “Jaden, I know turning you down back then

those two lines, everyone

love turning into hate. He’s pissed now.”

Calhoun really has no class, publicly trashing

Selena didn’t end up

guy image? Yeah, that’s ruined.”

about to play those dirty games. He was at a loss for words now. Sure, back in the day,

he saw Selena and her best friend bullying someone, and his whole “goddess”

no feelings for her–if anything. he

after seeing Selena for who

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Selena could never figure out why Jaden suddenly distanced himself

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thick–skinned, so bold, and shameless enough to do