Chapter 137

This Chapter is dedicated to Tiana_Triana. Hey Tiana, thanks for the golden ticket babe. I luv ya (⁠ノ⁠^⁠_ ノ

In the Adkins estate, evening had fallen, and a soft breeze danced through the garden. Gregory sat alone on the stone bench, a half-burnt cigarette between his fingers. Smoke curled lazily into the air as he stared ahead, lost in thought.

Since the chaos of the party last night, he hadn’t been able to rest. Not him, not Abby. Penny’s shocking transformation and the truth about her identity had shaken them to the core.

All this time, they thought she was a nobody, someone they could step on. But now? Now they couldn’t even touch her.

Penny is a Bloodsworth, the second most powerful family after the Adkins. She wasn’t a useless girl anymore.

And what hurt Greg the most?

He never got to touch her when he had the chance.

Just once… to feel that body before the world found out who she really was. He was losing his mind thinking about her. Just what spell has she cast on him?

He’d been too blind to see the beauty in front of him. Now it was too late.

No! He’ll have to wait for her to come back. She can still be his. He would give her everything a man can give a woman.

He would give her an irresistible pleasure and make her glued to him for life. Greg smiled at the thought of it.

He was so lost in his thoughts that he didn’t notice the sound of footsteps approaching the main entrance. A man in a crisp shirt held a brown file tightly in his hands.

“Good evening. A mail for Miss Ariana,” the man called out, stopping at the door.

One of the housemaids, a girl in uniform, hurried forward. “Who are you p>

“Name’s Tommy. I’m here to deliver this file directly to Miss Ariana. She needs to sign for it p>

“I’ll take it to her,” the maid offered.

“No, ma’am. Instructions say she must sign it herself. I’m not allowed to leave it without her signature p>

The maid hesitated, then nodded. “Alright, wait here,” she said before turning and rushing into the mansion.

Inside the lounge, Ariana sat cross-legged on a velvet cushion, her fingers delicately unboxing a set of glimmering jewels. They were a gift from her mother, an early present for her upcoming engagement. The diamonds sparkled under the chandelier light, casting little stars on the marble floor.

After last night’s disaster, this jewelry was the only thing that had brought her comfort.

She still couldn’t believe Penny’s father was Xavier Bloodsworth.

She wouldn’t blame her mother for lying to her. If she knew the man was Penny’s father, she would have never told her either. Nothing good should go to that bitch, not after she had ruined their mother’s life.

Ever since Penny humiliated them, their family had been scrambling to save face. That was why Maybelline came up with the brilliant idea. To host Ariana’s engagement at the Willard mansion. It was the perfect cover-up.

That way, no one would know the truth about their fall from grace. Maybelline had planned to host Ariana’s party in the biggest way, to make up for the humiliation she brought on herself.

Owlsgrave still rained curses on her, calling her different names. If she throws such a huge party and invites Penny, the insults will be reduced. People don’t insult the wealthy especially when they show a little flash of wealth.

“Miss Ariana,” the maid called gently from the doorway.

Ariana looked up, her eyes still cold with bitterness.

“What is it p>

“There’s a deliveryman at the door. He has a package for you, but he said you have to sign it yourself p>

Ariana sighed loudly and popped another piece of chocolate into her mouth. It was the only good thing her idiot sister had ever given her. Even that felt like an insult.

She glared at the maid as if it were her fault. “Tell him I’ll be there shortly p>

The maid bowed and left.

Ariana didn’t rush. Of course not. Since yesterday, she had noticed how heavy she felt inside, but she had no idea why. She felt so full even without eating and it was strange.

She managed to stand, stretching like a spoiled princess in her silk robe, and adjusted her hair in the mirror. Every step she took down the stairs was slow and deliberate, the heels of her slippers clicking softly on the polished floors.

She had no idea that what was in that package would shatter her carefully built fantasy.

And turn her world upside down.

When she reached the front porch, her blue eyes met the man standing there.

“Are you Ariana Willard?” The man asked and she nodded.

“I have a package from Elarrow College.” Ariana’s eyes lit up immediately. Her project results were out. This is the result that would qualify her as Miss Pen’s apprentice.

Ariana smiled. Just when she thought her life was finally over, more good news was coming.

“Please sign here.” The man said and Ariana nodded. She quickly signed and watched him leave.

She stepped back into the mansion smiling from ear to ear as she held the document in her hands. She didn’t even need to open it to know she had passed.

After all, Penny had been the one to do it anyway. That fat bitch. Even though she’s slim now, she’ll always be a fat stupid ugly bitch to her.

“Mother, Chris, father,” Ari called. It was her time to make them proud of her again. It was time to show them how useful she was even if the result wasn’t of her making.

“Mother!” Ari called again and Abby hurried from inside the room with Chris by her side. Both people had thought something was happening to her.

“What is it?” Abby sighed in relief as she saw that her daughter-in-law was fine. At the same time, Greg rushed inside from the garden where he sat.

“Is everything okay, Ari. Are you hurt somewhere?” He asked checking her out and Ariana smiled.

“No father.” She said.

“The mailman just brought my project results from the university and I thought you all would be here as I open it.” She said.