Reborn heiress on a scumbag hunt novel Chapter 2

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However, Timothy immediately agreed, “Sure. After you eat, you’ll meet Mr. Hayes.”

“Sure, Dad.” Louisa nodded obediently.

He turned and headed straight for the kitchen. Even his fingers were trembling slightly at the thought of Louisa craving his cooking. His late wife had left him with just one child, Louisa. He’d been furious with her and disappointed in her lately, but for some reason, her earlier

words made his heart ache.

Had he been so busy with work that he’d been neglecting her all these years? Was that why

there was such a distance between them? It seemed he should show more concern and care for

her, starting now.

Louisa rose to wash up and change, but Estelle didn’t give her a moment’s peace and trailed

after her the whole time.

“Louisa, have you really changed your mind?” Estelle asked softly.

“I have, but you don’t sound very happy about it,” Louisa replied in a flat voice. There was a trace of coldness hidden beneath her calm tone.

In her past life, Estelle had always acted close and showered Louisa with praise. Actually, the words were nothing but a slow, poisonous form of sabotage.

Whatever Louisa did, Estelle would insist she was right and feed her arrogance. By magnifying Louisa’s flaws, Estelle would look gracious in comparison. It was a truly masterful setup.

It was only when she was at her last breath that Louisa learned the truth-Estelle hadn’t just framed her; she’d also set her sights on Jasper.

Back in the present moment, Estelle choked on Her words. Of course, she couldn’t admit that.

She narrowed her eyes and carefully studied Louisa, trying to tell if this was a genuine change of heart or just an act. But for some reason, Louisa seemed unfathomably deep at this moment, to the point where Estelle couldn’t read her at all.

After a pause, she tried again in a gentle voice. “Are you sure you’re alright with marrying Mr. Hayes, Louisa? I’ve heard he has a terrible temper, and he’s very cold toward women. If you marry him, it’ll be no different from living like a widow.”

She was trying to scare Louisa off.

Louisa was tying her hair. At this point, Estelle was like a fly buzzing endlessly around her, and Louisa couldn’t be bothered to respond.

Still, Estelle persisted. “I’m saying this for your own good, Louisa. I just want you to find someone who truly suits you, a man you can be happy with for the rest of your life.”

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How considerate. The way Estelle acted like she had Louisa’s best interests at heart was almost laughable.

Louisa gave a faint, unreadable smile and snapped, “I’m about to change, Estelle. Are you sure you’ll stay here?”

After talking for ages and Louisa not listening to a single word she said, Estelle was livid. Still, as she left, she kept her gentle facade. “Don’t forget what I told you.”

She walked out of the room with the nagging feeling that something about Louisa felt different. Was it because Timothy had pushed her too hard?

When the food was ready 15 minutes later, Louisa came downstairs, elegantly and gracefully dressed in a long white dress. Her skin was fair and delicate, and her light makeup highlighted her delicate facial features.

With her refined bearing, she looked almost unreal, like a fairy stepping into the room. Her arrival seemed to set the room on fire.

Timothy immediately spotted her and smiled. “Come eat, Lou!”

Estelle stared at Louisa, clenching her fists in anger. Louisa had always been beautiful, and now that she was all dressed up, she was simply breathtaking.

While enjoying her meal, Louisa sincerely complimented the food, “Your food’s amazing, Dad.

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At her praise, Timothy’s expression softened before he piled more food onto her plate.

“It’s just a pity… Who knows when I’ll get to eat it again?” Louisa added, her eyes dimming slightly in melancholy.

“Behave yourself. I’ll cook for you every day from now on,” Timothy said at once.

Just as Rosie was about to speak, Louisa turned to her and pursed her lips in slight helplessness. “But Rosie doesn’t let you cook, and you’re so busy with work. I guess we should just forget it.”

That was Rosie’s usual excuse, meant to drive a wedge between the father and daughter.

In the past, Louisa had been too thoughtful. Timothy was always consumed with work, so she never had the heart to ask more of him. Even so, Rosie had never hesitated to drag him out

shopping.

Timothy slammed his hand on the table. “Who says so? From now on, I’m cooking for you every day!”

A radiant smile instantly spread across Louisa’s face.

Rosie and Estelle, however, looked a few shades paler. How had Louisa changed so much that

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she was even fighting for attention now?

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A vicious glint flashed in Rosie’s eyes. She would never allow the father and daughter to grow close again.

Just then, Rosie’s phone buzzed. After a quick glance at the screen, she curled her lips into a smile and turned to Louisa, hesitantly saying, “Lou, aren’t you supposed to meet Mr. Hayes? Maybe you should postpone it? He’s having a meal with Ms. Stein right now.”

Everyone knew Lea Stein had been in love with Jasper for years. The fact that the two of them were dining together was more than enough to spark one’s imagination.

Rosie was certain this would set Louisa off. Louisa had never liked Jasper to begin with, and this would only convince her that he was a flirtatious jerk.

Sure enough, Louisa immediately stood up and frowned. “Why are they together?”

“Well… Ms. Stein and the Hayeses are close, so it’s not that strange for them to be together. I’ve seen them together many times myself.”

Timothy frowned and was about to speak when Louisa turned and headed out.

“Lou! Where are you going?”

“To see my fiancé!”

At Southern Peak Bistro, two people sat facing each other at a table by the window. Nearby diners kept glancing over, drawn by the picture they made together.

The man, Jasper, wore a tailored suit, its flawless cut outlining his broad shoulders and narrow waist. Even seated, his long legs were impossible to ignore. His facial features were striking, and his presence was cool and noble.

A woman in a black strapless dress with a bold, alluring figure sat across from him. As she leaned forward, the sight of her cleavage became more obvious.

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