Chapter 41 It Is Over
Suddenly, a sharp and macking voice interrupted her “Well, well, who is this? Haven’t you alrearly broken off the engagement with Mr. Keene? Ho you show up at an event like this?”
Stella and Tessa both looked over.
They saw Sharon Parker walking toward them, followed by two unfamiliar faces.
The moment she saw Sharon, Tessa’s expression soured.
Sharon was Lillian’s best friend, and she liked Jonathan
In the two years since Lillian had left, she had clashed with Stella often, but each time she ended up at a disadvantage.
Sharon stopped in front of Stella. “How did you get in? Do you even have an invitation?”
Tessa immediately pulled Stella behind her. “Invitation? Since when do you get to speak for the Parker family?”
Sharon let out a short laugh. “Maybe I don’t, but I do know she wasn’t invited today
This time, the invitations had been prepared by her and her mother. She had sent one to the Reed family, deliberately addressing it to the entire family, including Lillian, but leaving Stella’s name off on purpose.
“No invitation, just here for the free food? Stella, who gave you the guts? And what are you even wearing? Lost the engagement and now you can’t afford a proper dress? You look pathetic.”
Her tone was full of contempl.
At that moment, the refreshment area was surrounded by a group of young people. Seeing Sharon talk to Stella like that, they all turned their eyes toward Stella, clearly expecting drama.
Tessa snapped, “What she wears is none of your business. Have you looked at yourself in the mirror?”
Her eyes landed on Sharon’s dress–so low–cut that her chest looked squashed–and Tessa didn’t bother hiding her scorn.
Sharon shot back, “Tessa, who asked you to butt in? This is my house, my grandpa’s birthday party. If you want to stick with Stella, then get out with her.”
Stella set down her plate and looked at Sharon. “Are you sure?”
“Oh? What kind of tone is that? Are you trying to threaten me? Our family would never invite someone as vicious as you?”
Sharon had already heard from Jonathan.
Apparently, Stella had sent Rianne abroad instead of helping treat Lillian’s illness. A woman like that disgusted her.
Stella smiled and nodded. “You’re right. I wasn’t invited. So how did I get in?”
The moment she said that, everyone nearby glanced at each other in surprise.
That was tige. Tonight’s Parker family party required an invitation. And if someone did important
have one, they had to be someone
Hut Stella was a disgraced heiress not even welcomed by the Reed family, and no one could understand how she had gotten
Sharon sneered “Tessa brought you in, didn’t she? No matter who did, you need to leave. Right now.”
“What’s all the noise Jonathan’s voice rang out from beyond the crowd.
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Chapter 41 It Is Over
Because of how the Reed family treated Stella, Sharon didn’t even bother hiding her attitude in front of him.
Jonathan looked toward Stella
The moment he saw her in that business outfit, his face darkened instantly.
Ethan saw her too.
Finished
He only spared her a single glance before looking away, clearly still furious about what he had seen in Kingston Heights.
Jonathan stepped up beside Stella and spoke in a low voice. “How did you get in! Why are you dressed like this?”
Stella replied, “What’s wrong with how Im dressed?”
Jonathan said coldly, “What do you think?
She actually has the nerve to ask!
At the moment, Jonathan truly believed she’d been ruined by that other family. She didn’t even know how to act appropriately anymore. She was just embarrassing.
Jonathan added. “Even if you wanted to see Ethan, this isn’t the way. The Parker family didn’t invite you.”
The truth was, it had been Jonathan’s decision not to include her.
She had been making trouble these past few days over Lillian’s situation, and he didn’t want her showing up somewhere this public again.
Jonathan’s words made Stella laugh. “Why would I want to see him?”
“If you’re not here for Ethan, then what are you doing here? Do you think someone like Ethan would put up with this nonsense! Getting anxious now, are you?”
Earlier today. Ethan had already made a statement at the hospital. He would not marry Stella.
In Jonathan’s eyes, it was Stella’s fault things had gotten this bad
Ethan wasn’t just anyone. A bit of drama might have been overlooked, but a public breakup, sending Rianne overseas, and all the chaos she stirred up–there was no way he’d put up with her anymore.
Tns telling you now. Whatever you and Ethan had, it’s over. You did this to yourself. So give up already. Even if we wanted to help smooth things over for you, it’s too late.”
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