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

stepped forward with a graceful smile.”Mrs. Calhoun, I’m sorry I’m late. Happy

“You’re a busy girl. You

is too

hesitated, then added, “Besides, I haven’t seen

but Owen was looking

herself. “Jeanie. This is Hailey. Owen’s girlfriend.” She smiled knowingly. “After

pat. Her eyes crinkled with

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smiled, but jeanie’s expression

had noticed Hailey the moment she walked in the girl was hard to ignore. Yen die had wound

guest

never let a woman dose, to suddenly have *

at

her voice sharp. “And which family are you

ironic voice cut in. “Oh, she’s from the Dalton family–the one stone

snapped up.

was Amy Calhoun, one of Owen’s

quite mastered the grace expected of her, but the had certainly perfected the

stare but still muttered, “Well, it’s

her voice smooth and steady, “Yes, that’s me. Halley

suggested

to her, Jeanie’s carefully polished charm

but she

a brief moment, the

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

at her. “Of course. Let

Besides, if you dote on me too much, Owen might

glanced at

and firm. “That’s right,” he said lazily. “Hailey’s been fussing over you all night and completely ignoring me.”

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

Jeanie, whose