The Forgotten Girl Is Back For Revenge

Chapter 29

Hailey hesitated for a moment, then shrugged. “Forget it.”

She stepped back into the dressing room to change.

The white dress was simple and elegant–the kind of thing an old–money family would approve of

It wasn’t as striking as the red one, but it had a quiet beauty that was just as captivating.

The saleswoman beamed. “Miss, with your complexion and figure, you could make anything look good. Honestly, you’d still turn heads in a burlap sack.”

Hailey chuckled at the flattery but didn’t take it too seriously.

She turned toward the mirror, studying herself. Soft, clear skin. Lips naturally tinted red. A face that, even without makeup, had an effortless charm. She almost didn’t recognize herself.

In her past life, she had been timid, and unremarkable–she never paid much attention to her appearance.

After being reborn, she still didn’t think about beauty much. As long as she looked presentable, that was enough.

But judging by the way people reacted to her, maybe she was prettier than she realized.

Her eyes drifted toward the reflection beside her–toward Owen.

She had to admit–Owen was stunning.

No matter how many times she saw him, she still found herself staring.

If being too good–looking were a crime, Owen would be serving a life sentence.

Maybe that’s why he rarely appeared in public–if he did, half the women in the city would probably lose their minds.

As if sensing her gaze, Owen lifted his head, meeting her eyes through the mirror.

A spark flickered between them.

His expression was unreadable, but his eyes–gentle, deep, knowing–held hers for a beat too long. She looked away immediately, her heart pounding.

She needed to keep her distance. If she wasn’t careful, she was going to fall for him without even realizing it.

She thought, “This is dangerous.‘

smoothed the fabric of the

looks good on you. I’ll take this one.” A

step back–right into him. She

hands caught her,

so jumpy?” he murmured, his voice laced with

insisted stubbornly, trying her best to ignore the way her heart

smirk on his lips deepened.

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Chapter 29

Richard. “Wrap up both dresses

forward, pulling out

red one–mean

both? And I can pay for myself? She reached for

his grip light but firm. I needed your help today, it’s only fair 1 pay.

as he leaned in slightly, his breath warm against her ear.

felt the heat rush to

to be, he was dangerous. If she wasn’t

herself to keep her

her hand, his warmth radiating through her skin, steady and unyielding,

hand and led her out

boutique, she suddenly stopped. “I should buy something for your grandmother. It’s our first meeting–I should

Just as he was about to follow her inside, his

glanced at the screen. “It’s my grandmother.

“Go ahead. I’ll be

Glass cases displayed jade, diamonds, and pearls–each

straight to the jade

Penelope liked jade.

immediately caught her eye.

excessive embellishments, no flashy designs. Just a single, smooth bangle of flawless green jade. Understated, refined–classy in a way that spoke for itself.

she said. “I’ll take

was wearing an expensive dress, but she didn’t have a designer bag, and there was no

the dress wasn’t anything too extravagant–just under thirty thousand. But the bracelet was a whole different level- 500

million dollars,” she said, her tone dismissive. “We don’t

at her, eyes cold and detached. “I’ll pay

then rolled her eyes. “Are you sure? It would be a shame if you couldn’t pay. And if you drop it? Well, I doubt you could afford to replace it.”

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