The Forgotten Girl Is Back For Revenge

Chapter 24

At the thought of Hailey, Owen’s features softened considerably

Leaving Harvest Films & TV, Owen had originally planned to return to his company. But instead, he found himself pulling up in front of Everion High School.

After parking, Owen leaned back against his seat, lost in thought for a moment before chuckling to himself. “Who would’ve thought–1, too, will fall victim to lovesickness? And it has only been a few days since I last saw her

Now that he was here, Owen figured he might as well find an excuse to go in and take a look. After sitting in his car for at while, he scrolled through his contacts, found Nicolas’s number, and dialed.

The Calhoun and Medrano families had business ties, so they had each other’s numbers.

Nicolas was dining in a private room with Hailey and Casey when he saw the call. He stared at his phone for a long moment. “This is unusual. The cool, reserved, and distinguished Owen is calling met Something urgent, maybe? Nicolas thought.

“You two go ahead and eat. I’ll step outside for a moment,” Nicolas said, rising from his seat.

“Alright,” Casey responded, picking up her fork to place a piece of beef on Hailey’s plate. “Try this, Hailey. It’s really good.” Casey genuinely adored Hailey–beautiful, smart, confident, and sharp. To her, Hailey was the ultimate role model. If only she didn’t dress so plainly. That had to be because of the Daltons, those shameless people who never treated her right. Thinking this, Casey felt indignant on Hailey’s behalf. She should have grown up as a pampered, cherished young lady, bur instead, she had endured nothing but hardship.

“Thanks, Casey.” Hailey said, flashing her a sincere smile.

The two had bonded quickly. They clicked instantly and soon found they could talk about anything. Well, mostly, Casey did the talking while Hailey listened.

Casey had a knack for storytelling–she could make even the most ordinary things sound dramatic and exciting. Outside the private room, Nicolas answered the call. “You want to start an education foundation?” he asked, surprised.

Nicolas wondered, “Owen isn’t short on money, and he has plenty of foundations under his name already. If he wants to start another, he can easily do so. Rich people doing charity work isn’t exactly unheard of. But what does this have to do with me?”

“T’d like you to be the chairman of this foundation,” Owen explained. If he wanted to pursue Hailey, winning over her uncle was a necessary first step.

“Me?” Nicolas was baffled.

zight now, Mr. Medrano! I’d like to

are you discuss this with you in person,”

“See, I’m having dinner with

spoke again, his tone seemingly casual. “If I’m

he said her

deep, low chuckle through the phone. Owen said, “I suppose you

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this, Nicolas

you tell me where

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front of a barbecueant. Owen stepped out. His elegance and cool demeanor turned

Owen headed for the second floor and stopped outside Room 201, Just as he

an endless ocean, held an intensity that was

a moment, momentarily dazed, before snapping back to reality quickly. She asked, “What are

a little dazed, was surprisingly adorable. Owen had

pretending to be a couple, after all. Owen didn’t want to overstep and make

down at her, Owen replied, a rare warmth lighting his

an excellent excuse, Owen thought.

uncle’s

are you going?” Owen couldn’t help but ask. ‘Surely, she isn’t

he need to know? Hailey murmured to herself before answering in a small voice, “The restroom.”

Owen relax, nodding slightly before stepping inside. Inside the private room, Nicolas and

at the table.

an instant chilling effect. The second he

ever the icebreaker, smiled and greeted him, ‘Nice to

bring it up, but with

tone was calm but firm as he corrected her, “Ms. Medrano, Hailey is your

her drink. She thought, ‘Excuse me? My cousin–Hailey? Is dating Owen Calhoun, the head of the Calhoun Group, the most powerful among the Four Great Families?‘

seriously that impressive? And judging by Owen’s attitude, he seems eager to make things official. This