The Forgotten Girl Is Back For Revenge

Chapter 31

Hailey had heard the rumors–Owen didn’t get along with his family’s second branch. Seeing it firsthand, she realized just

how true that was.

She smiled politely at Juno, “Yes, Juno, I’m the second daughter of the Dalton family. I just recently returned home”

Hailey’s calm, respectful demeanor made it hard for Juno to say anything harsh, even if she wanted to.

At that moment, Richard walked in, carrying the gifts Hailey had brought.

Owen spoke up in his usual tone. “Hailey brought some gifts for everyone. Hope you’ll accept them.”

Richard distributed the gifts among the family, leaving only a bracelet untouched.

Even those who had been dismissive of Hailey carlier hesitated–after all, it was hard to criticize someone after accepting their generosity.

Hailey turned to Penelope, revealing the bracelet. “Mrs. Calhoun, I picked this out for you. I hope you like it.”

Penelope’s face lit up with a warm smile. “Like it? I love it! Come, put it on for me.”

Hailey smiled and fastened the bracelet for Penelope as the family murmured their approval.

For now, at least, everything seemed harmonious–whatever tensions lurked beneath the surface remained hidden behind polite smiles.

Just then, the butler approached and whispered something to Penelope. “Miss Gibbs is here,” he announced. “And the Blackwells will be arriving soon.”

Penelope nodded, her smile deepening.

The butler hurried to the entrance to greet the

guests.

A moment later, a woman in a soft pink dress stepped inside.

Jeanie Gibbs–the country’s most famous actress–was as beautiful as ever. She had a delicate face, her features soft and refined. She was tall and slender, with an air of quiet elegance.

it was clear who she had really

flicked briefly to Owen before she stepped forward with a graceful smile.”Mrs. Calhoun, I’m sorry I’m late. Happy birthday–I brought you a little

a busy girl. You didn’t have to trouble yourself.”

softened. “Your birthday is

haven’t seen Owen in

Owen was looking

“Jeanie. This is Hailey. Owen’s girlfriend.” She smiled knowingly. “After all these years, he finally made my wish come

eyes crinkled with

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smiled, but jeanie’s expression froze

Hailey the moment she walked in the girl

guest

never let a woman dose, to suddenly have *

at Penelope’s

smile, her voice sharp.

“Oh, she’s from

gaze snapped up.

one of Owen’s younger cousins,

grace expected of her,

stare but still muttered,

smooth and steady, “Yes,

suggested she had spent years away from high society,

Jeanie’s carefully polished charm suddenly felt forced.

stiffened but she had to greet Hailey,

a brief moment, the air

further, Penelope clapped her hands. “Alright, that’s

course. Let me

waved her off. “Nonsense. I’m still as strong as ever. Besides, if

glanced at

a smile, his grip warm and firm. “That’s

rolled her eyes. “Listen to him! What a spoiled grandson I

laughter–except for Jeanie,