Rebirth: She Cuts Ties and Takes Revenge (Noelle Kain) novel Chapter 316

Chapter 316 Showing Up at the Homecoming Party

“You!” Mary was furious. Seeing Alina about to storm off, she lost control and swung her hand…

Smack!

A sharp, loud slap landed hard on Alina’s face.

Alina’s head jerked to the side, and a clear handprint appeared on her pale cheek.

She stayed still, staring blankly, neither sad nor angry, as if she was used to this.

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Mary didn’t see anything wrong with hitting her. She said coldly, “That slap is to wake you up! To remind you what’s important oday! Now get back in there!”

Alina didn’t say a word. She just gave Mary a cold look, full of disappointment, hurt, and determination.

Then she covered her face, turned around, and ran out of the banquet hall without looking back.

On the highway, Sebastian drove fast but steady.

Noelle leaned back in the back seat, eyes closed, trying to rest. The earlier surgery had drained her energy.

.ucas kept glancing at the clock, muttering, “Come on, come on.”

Suddenly, traffic ahead slowed down.

Looks like there’s an accident up ahead,” Sebastian said, frowning slightly.

‘he car moved closer. Not far ahead, three cars had collided, leaving a chaotic mess.

One black SUV was badly damaged, flipped on its side against the guardrail. Glass littered the road, and dark red stains still listened on the pavement. It looked terrible.

mbulances and police cars flashed nearby.

Damn, that’s a bad one,” Lucas said, glancing over.

Joelle opened her eyes and looked out the window at the wrecked SUV. Her face didn’t change, just calmly said, “Go around it. Don’t waste time.”

Mary returned to the banquet hall, her face still showing the lingering anger.

/iola hurried over, linking her arm with Mary’s in a sweet, comforting way. “Mom, what’s wrong? You look upset. Did someone make you angry?”

Mary took a deep breath and patted Viola’s hand. “Don’t even talk about it. Alina is getting more and more reckless. On such an mportant day, she insists on running out. Nothing I say can stop her!”

Viola couldn’t help feeling pleased.

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Chapter 316 Showing Up at the Homecoming Party

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Alina left?

Perfect. One less person to get in the way.

She had always felt uneasy with Alina around.

She was thrilled inside, but her face showed worry and care. “Mom, don’t be mad. Maybe Alina really had an urgent reason. Today is my special day. I don’t want you to be upset. It’s okay. With you here, I’m not afraid of anything.”

Mary felt her heart ease at Viola’s comforting words. Looking at the obedient, thoughtful daughter in front of her, she thought Viola was truly the most considerate.

“You’re such a thoughtful girl. Don’t worry. Even if your grandpa and uncles don’t come…” She hesitated for a moment, feeling unsure, but forced herself to continue, “I’ll make sure today is a grand day for you! Go get ready–it’s about to start.”

Viola smiled sweetly and leaned against Mary. “Yes! Thank you, Mom!”

Just as the host was about to step on stage and start the event, a stir came from the entrance.

Angus appeared, wearing a sharp suit, looking serious and commanding. He was accompanied by Roman and his three sons, walking slowly into the hall.

Behind them were seven striking young men, all handsome and confident.

They were the Guzmans‘ seven grandsons. Though their expressions varied, their eyes all scanned the room as if searching for

someone.

‘Dad! Brian! Kenny! Lance! You finally made it!”

Mary’s eyes lit up. Half of the worry she had been carrying lifted, and a smile appeared on her face. She quickly took Viola’s hand. “I (new you wouldn’t miss Charlotte’s big day! Charlotte, hurry, greet your grandpa and uncles!”

Viola immediately put on her sweetest, most obedient smile and softly called out, “Grandpa! Uncle Brian, Uncle Kenny, Uncle Lance! I’m so happy you came!”

Her eyes then swept over her seven impressive cousins behind them. She felt even more proud. Clearly, the Guzmans still cared about her.

But Angus barely glanced at her and let out the faintest hum, as a minimal acknowledgment.

n truth, they didn’t really want to come. But Noelle still hadn’t shown up and was unreachable, so they had to come first to steady the scene.

They couldn’t let this impostor take the spotlight.

The three uncles and seven cousins looked at Viola with distant, restrained annoyance. They nodded slightly but said nothing.

Mary noticed a subtle change in their demeanor but assumed they were just tired from the trip or upset about delays. She didn’t think much of it and said warmly, “Glad you’re here! Come take your seats, we’re about to start!”

Angus and the others didn’t respond. They walked straight to the reserved seats for the family, their serious expressions standing out against the lively, festive atmosphere.

The seven cousins took their seats as well, but their eyes kept glancing toward the entrance, clearly distracted.