From Discarded Wife to Queen (Tyrone) novel Chapter 304

Jenny snapped. “I have a name, you know! Say one more word and I’ll rip your mouth apart!”

Her voice was shrill and furious. Henry ran forward, hugging Aella’s leg protectively. “Hey, lady, didn’t your dad ever teach you that yelling at people is rude?”

“You-”

Jenny choked on her words, silenced by a child.

Aella bent down and pulled Henry into her arms, her face cold as she looked at Jenny.

“Ms. Townsend, you can call me Ms. Reid or Dr. Reid. But if you call me ‘Mr. Winter’s ex–wife‘ again, I won’t be polite next time.”

She was who she was–no one’s accessory.

Not far away, Tyrone watched her take back her dignity in front of everyone, her tone steady and proud.

For a moment, fear crept into his heart–fear that they might never have anything to do with each other again.

Jenny hadn’t managed to get the upper hand, and Aella had embarrassed her in front of everyone. Her face went pale with humiliation.

Raine arrived fashionably late in a fitted black dress that screamed confidence.

“Aella, why waste time talking to people like her? If she dares to mouth off again, just slap her.”

Jenny’s friend immediately shot back, “This is Aurelia’s birthday party. Who do you think you are, acting so arrogant?”

Raine’s aura was fierce and untamed.

She strode up to the woman who’d just spoken, looked her over with contempt, and sneered, “Who do you think you are, talking to me like that?”

Jenny didn’t dare provoke her. She grabbed her two friends and stormed off in embarrassment.

Brad gently stopped Raine. “Alright, let it go.”

Aella could feel Tyrone’s eyes on her and frowned, but she kept her composure.

Just then, the Hills‘ princess, Aurelia, appeared in a sparkling tiara and a dreamy gown. She smiled brightly. “Daniel, is this the Dr. Reid you always talk about?”

Daniel Hill immediately corrected her. “Mind your manners. Call her Aella.”

Aurelia linked arms with Aella and grinned. “Aella, you’re so pretty!”

Aella smiled and handed her the gift box. “Thank you, Aurelia. Happy birthday.”

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Aurelia opened it for a peek, her eyes lighting up before she shut it quickly. “Wow, you have such great taste. I love it!”

Aella made up her mind–she’d go to Webster Manor herself tomorrow.

Not far away, Brad nudged Tyrone. “You’ve been staring at her all night, and she hasn’t looked at you once. Give it a rest.”

Tyrone turned away without replying.

Brad smirked. “Look, Mason and Sayer are glued to her. Even if you go over, you’ll just be in the way.”

Tyrone shot him a warning glance. “If you stop talking, we can still be friends.”

Brad shrugged. “I’m saying it because we are friends. Think about it–Mason might have a kid, but he’s still got status and brains. Sayer is young, rich, and good–looking. Aella would be better off with either of them than with you.”

Every word hit Tyrone hard, and his chest tightened.

He took a deep breath, looked across the room at Aella, and muttered, “I’m taking a call.”

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Clyde saw Tyrone heading upstairs alone. He quickly set Henry down, handed him over to Aella, then tugged Sayer toward a quiet corner.

Pointing at Tyrone, Clyde lowered his voice. “Keep an eye out for me.”

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