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.

a small gift, but it was clear

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

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

birthday is too important to

I haven’t seen Owen in

but Owen was looking down at his phone, frowning and

girlfriend.” She smiled knowingly. “After

pat. Her eyes crinkled with a warm, knowing smile—an

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jeanie’s expression

noticed Hailey the moment she walked in the girl was hard to ignore.

guest

expect Owen, the man who had never let a

at Penelope’s

smile, her voice sharp. “And

“Oh, she’s

snapped

Amy Calhoun, one of

had never quite mastered the grace expected of her, but the

under his stare but

Jeanie, her voice smooth and steady,

poised, and elegant. Nothing about her suggested she had spent

to her, Jeanie’s carefully polished charm suddenly felt forced.

expression stiffened but she had

for a brief moment, the air between them crackled.

could rise any further, Penelope clapped

“Of course. Let me help you up.”

I’m still as strong as ever. Besides, if you dote on me too

at Owen.

for her hand with a smile, his grip warm and firm. “That’s right,” he said lazily. “Hailey’s

“Listen to him! What

table broke into laughter–except for Jeanie, whose smile had begun