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Chapter 7 A Grand Entrance

Author: Cheryl Rice
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Chapter 7 A Grand Entrance

It was seven o'clock in the evening.

A fully-dressed Harriet was led downstairs by Bessie. They were ready to attend the engagement party at the Golden Joy Hotel.

Harriet suddenly stopped halfway, refusing to go any further. She pointed at Nora and pouted.

"You can't dress up so beautifully. Otherwise, Delbert won't fancy me, and I won't be able to marry into the Carlson family and live a comfortable life."

Nora was annoyed by the fuss, but then she found some truth in Harriet's words.

Nora was lauded as the top beauty in Meawood City, and she outshone everyone else at every party.

If she appeared so dazzling at the engagement party, Milton might despise the plain-looking Harriet and choose Nora as the bride. That would be disastrous.

Nora didn't want to marry that inhumane and impotent man.

After a brief contemplation, she went back to her room, removed her makeup, and changed into a maid's outfit.

After confirming that her appearance would not stand out, she cheerfully took Harriet to the car.

'This simpleton has some insight after all.' Nora decided to show her a little kindness before she met her demise.

Little did she know that she had fallen into a trap.

In her previous life, Harriet had been humiliated at this very engagement party. Nora had used various schemes to make her look foolish, recording it and posting it online.

Consequently, it had tarnished the little reputation Harriet had, and even her deceased mother had suffered condemnation from others.

In this life, Harriet vowed to humiliate Nora in the same way.

After getting into the car, Bessie reminded Harriet to behave herself and not act eccentrically in front of Milton and Delbert.

"I will keep it in mind. I'm smart, and I know what to do."

Harriet giggled, nodding dully.

She was more eager than anyone else to attend this engagement party and stand by Delbert's side.

Even though he didn't love her in this lifetime, as long as that woman called Yvonne hadn't appeared, she still had a chance.

...

The atmosphere around the Golden Joy Hotel was lively.

Although Delbert had lived in seclusion on an island and was the least valued son of his family, Milton's presence attracted many prominent figures across the city.

They came not to bless the couple but to spectate.

"Hey, have you heard? If it weren't for Miss Nora's reluctance to marry Mr. Delbert, that simpleton wouldn't have had a chance."

"That's right! But a fool and an ugly man make a perfect match."

As the crowd discussed among themselves, the door to the banquet hall was opened by a waiter.

Everyone looked over and quieted down at the sight of the woman coming in.

They were afraid that even a slight breath might startle the stunning woman before them.

Harriet was wearing a silver dress tailored to accentuate her curvy figure.

Her usually loose hair was elegantly pinned up, revealing her graceful neckline and delicate features that exuded a captivating radiance in the warm light.

Despite wearing minimal makeup, she overshadowed all those distinguished ladies present.

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