The Forgotten Girl Is Back For Revenge

Chapter 74

Chapter 74

The next day, at two in the afternoon. Selena received a phone call.

“Hello, Miss Dalton? I'm Alice. | saw you at the banquet last time, and | thought we really hit it off. I've been

wanting to find a chance to chat with you. Do you have ttoday?”

Selena was a bit surprised to receive Alice's call.

The Gibbs family was much wealthier than her family, and forging a relationship with them would only benefit

the Dalton family.

Moreover, it was clear that things with Owen were not going to work out. Marrying Ivan would be a good

alternative for her.

Selena quickly agreed

The two of them set a tand place to meet

They would be meeting at a café at 4 o'clock.

Alice had made sure to reserve a private room and had ordered plenty of food.

In addition to Alice, Jeanie was also present.

While the Dalton family had a major presence in the entertainment world, Selena was still young and only a

rising star minor actress at best. Jeanie, however, had a strong presence in the industry.

Thanks to the powerful influence of the Gibbs family, Jeanie held a prominent position in the entertainment

world. She was a significant figure in the industry, and many scripts cto her first before reaching anyone

else.

Selena could not compare to Jeanie and Alice at all.

Selena was good at reading the room, so she kept her tone humble and respectful around them, especially with

Jeante, where she acted like a devoted fan, flattering Jeanie and making her smile.

“I've always wanted a chance to work with you, Jeanie, but | never got the chance. I'm still new and not well-

known enough to have the privilege to work with someone as famous as you. I'm so lucky to have met my idol

today!’ Selena said sweetly.

Jeanie laughed, covering her mouth in amusement. “Oh, con, you're the apple of the Dalton family’s eye!

The Dalton family is one of the four major families, so we can be considered family too. Next time, I'll ask my

manager to set up a project for us.”

Selena’s face lit up with joy. “Could that really happen?”

“Of course, Alice said with a smile, standing up to pour wine. “We're all from the four prestigious families. Only

by staying united can we continue to thrive.”

Selena understood the underlying meaning of her words. Alice was not trying to form a friendship; she had a

different

motive.

Selena lowered her head, her face turning pale. I'm no longer the apple of the Dalton family’s eye. Right now,

Grandpa favors Hailey the most. I'm practically nothing in the Dalton family. Hailey is the one who the family

treasures the most.”

“She’s nothing. She’s merely a country bumpkin who just cback, Jeanie said with contempt.

Selena bit her lip, looking vulnerable and pitiful.

“You must have suffered a lot,” Alice said gently.

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Selena immediately started crying, her voice trembling as she said, “I don’t understand why, but ever since

Hailey cback, it seems like everyone has started to hate me. All the focus is on her, and sometimes they

targetfor no reason.

“I'm about to take the SAT, and it’s so important. | even stopped all my work this year just to prepare for it, but

now the pressure is really getting to me. What should | do, Alice?

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Alice assumed the role of the loving and gentle older sister. She stood up, wrapped her arms around Selena, and

gently patted her back.

Jeanie played with her nails and said casually, “What's the point of crying? If someone took something from you,

just take it back. Do you think crying will make her feel sorry for you?”

Selena, looking innocent and confused, asked, “What do you mean by that, Jeanie

Jeanie glanced at Alice before saying. “With your timid and scared demeanor, | can tell you won't amount to

much. In that case, why don’t you help us keep tabs on Hailey? We need to uncover her secrets or catch her in

scompromising

situation

Selena hesitated, her face showing reluctance. “But... Isn't that a little too much? After all, Hailey’s my sister.”

“You're such a coward.” Jeanie sneered. “If you're too scared to monitor her, what else do you think you're

capable of?”

Selena lowered her head in silence.

Alice gave Jeanie a look. Jeanie shrugged and then, in a more coaxing tone, continued. | can’t stand Hailey either.

She's the one who spread rumors aboutlast time.

“Selena, if you helpget back at her, we'll be good friends who share all the good that comes our way. You

may be a daughter of the Dalton family, but your father isn’t the one in charge

“Your prospects in the entertainment industry aren’t bright, and transitioning later won't be easy.

“If you helpwith this, I'll support you in the entertainment industry, and with your status as the precious

daughter of the Dalton family, success will ceasily. Don’t you want such a bright future?”

Selena made a show of looking tempted before glancing at Jeanie. “What do | need to do?”

Jeanie smiled.

It was almost winter break,

On New Year's Day, Hailey had dinner at the Dalton Mansion with Thomas, Eliza, and Isaac, along with Kenneth

and his wife, Cassandra Dalton.

Aiden’s side of the family was not well-regarded by Thomas, so they wisely chose not to show up and ruin the

mood.

Hailey seemed to fit better with Kenneth’s family than with her own.

Though Kenneth’s family and her were not particularly close, at least there was no animosity between them.

After dinner, Hailey went upstairs to call her adoptive parents. Once she was done, she called Nicolas.

Afterward, Isaac called her down.

Hailey had a generally good impression of Isaac.

Although they did not interact much, Hailey always felt comfortable around Isaac. He had even stood up for her

a few times

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in public.

After dinner, the two took a leisurely stroll through the back garden.

“How are your studies? ltse asked gently

“It’s fine. | can understand everything the teachers go over Bailey und

Tac nodded slightly. “I heard you took in the second son of the Blackwell fo

he'd “Yes, that was quite stago. He got into trouble, and if he had been staying with the Year’ family

had tde Hailey replied

Isaac pressed his lips together, pausing for a few seconds before saying “Chriumpher it an ordinary person knit

glan too much trust in him.”

Hailey was slightly taken aback. At that very moment, her phone suddenly rang

Coincidentally, it was Christopher.

Ever since Christopher had moved into the apartment she arranged for him, he would call about once a week or

every two

weeks.

“You should take the call first, Isaac said before stepping aside.

Hailey made a sound of acknowledgment and then answered the phone.

“Hey.”

“Happy New Year, Hailey” Christopher's voice cthrough, soft and gentle

“Happy New Year to you too,” Hailey answered “Did Linda prepare dinner for you?”

Linda was the housekeeper Hailey had arranged for Christopher.

“Did you forget that Linda has her own family too? | gave her stoff so she could be with them.

Christopher said with a chuckle.

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