CHAPTER 121: THE QUEENS ARRIVAL

This Chapter is dedicated to Sunshine_Allheart. Hey sunshine, thanks for the golden ticket love. (⁠๑⁠♡⁠⌓⁠♡⁠๑⁠)

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Ariana, Chris, Greg, and Abby all stepped out of their mansion in beautiful dashing attires smiling from ear to ear as they stepped inside the white limo waiting at the entrance of the mansion.

A little drive forward, Ariana suddenly asked the chauffeur to stop.

"What is wrong, did you forget anything?" Greg asked his daughter-in-law who quickly shook her head.

"I invited Penny and the madman to join us. I should go get them." Ari said calmly earning a low growl from Chris. After everything he’s suffered in the past week, those two are the last people he wanted to see.

"Why did you invite them?" Chris asked, his fury palpable. He was so furious that he could hurt that madman if he set his eyes on him again.

"Come on Chris. They also have to attend the event too." Ari said calmly.

"The event is for normal people Ariana. Not a madman and his ugly fat wife." Chris spat.

"There’s no reason to be so harsh on Penny. She’s done nothing wrong to us. In fact, she’s been the kindest to us. Don’t forget you once loved her." Ariana said sweetly.

"And that was the biggest mistake of my life."

"Plus she can’t get in with us Ari. I know you mean well, but can our tires handle such weight?" Abby chuckled.

"We’ll just send another car over," Chris added then turned to the chauffeur.

"Go on." The man started driving.

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Back at the Adkins penthouse, Penny sat in her dressing room, her expression calm as she sorted through her jewelry. She didn’t want anything too flashy. Just elegance. Quiet confidence.

A knock came.

A maid stepped in with a large box. "Miss Penny, a gift for you. From Miss Ariana."

Penny’s eyes narrowed. "From Ari?"

The maids opened the box. Out came a blindingly yellow tent-like dress, so large, four women could wear it at once.

One maid held up a pair of glittery, cheap plastic jewels. "And... these."

Penny tilted her head, smiling. "Throw them in the corner. I won’t be needing them tonight. But keep them. I may find a use for them later."

She turned to another maid. "Where’s Mr. Osvaldo?"

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At exactly 9:30 PM, the world tilted.

Penny stepped out of the penthouse in a floor-length sapphire velvet gown. It hugged her curves like it was made just for her. Not so tight, not so thin, but just enough.

Her white fur shawl draped over her shoulders, and her lips were painted the color of wine. She was elegance, power, and beauty in motion.

Behind her, Osvaldo emerged. A few strands of his hair fell over his face.

He wore a perfectly tailored black suit. His long dark hair was tied back with a silk ribbon, eyes glittered like a storm held at bay. He looked like a vampire prince, or perhaps a demon king. Dangerous, untouchable, and fiercely regal.

His smile was wide and boyish. He looked almost giddy, like a wild animal seeing the stars for the first time.

Darlington followed closely behind, his silver hair tied with a matching ribbon. Three generations of Adkins were stepping out tonight.

The black ribbons they wore weren’t just decoration.

Ribbons were the Adkins family symbol. It is what differentiates them from everyone else.

While Hughes and Barnaby had brought up the idea of hiding Osvaldo, Darlington had denied it. This time he was here to protect his grandson. Let the hunters come, he was ready for them.

Once Osvaldo is fully recovered, he would need to teach him everything he needs to know about his father and about their family. Darlington believed the tape his son might have left, would not be enough.

"Do you think this is a good idea, Miss Penny?" Hughes whispered next to Penny. She had tried convincing Darlington but the old man had refused her plea. Maybe she can convince Penny to not attend the party.

They’ve never taken Osvaldo out before. Not in this state. Even if their master had turned calm with Penny’s arrival, they weren’t sure how he would behave being in a place with so many people.

This was all a setup by Ariana. Hughes was so sure about it.

"You have nothing to worry about Hughes. Osvaldo will be fine." Penny assured her as they stepped inside the car.

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A black limo pulled up to the Bloodsworth’s residence at exactly 10:pm. By this time, Xavier Bloodsworth was so worried as the guests were already questioning who the Bloodsworth’s heir was.

Was this party some sick joke?

But Xavier isn’t one to play with people like this. The man was a powerful figure. A man people feared.

Maybelline smiled as she watched everyone in chaos. Just then, a group of families faces arrived and she turned to look at them.

"Ariana." She called her daughter, walking over to the people who just stepped in. The Petersons were in awe at how huge the Bloodsworth’s mansion was.

It screamed wealth and power. The decorations are of the highest price. Abby was in complete awe at how beautiful the mansion was. She couldn’t wait to see the heiress of this beautiful mansion.

Who knows, her Chris might catch her eyes and they’ll dump the stupid Ariana for good. It’s not like she’s adding anything to their lives.

Their lives would change completely and they wouldn’t be needing the Adkin’s wealth anymore.

"How are things going on here?" Abby asked Maybelline who smiled. She didn’t want to come here today, but she couldn’t hide her curiosity either. She wanted to see how Penny would reject her father right before everyone tonight.

Once that is done, she would try to get close to her child and make sure she turns her against Xavier Bloodsworth forever.

Maybelline’s animosity was no longer because of their past, but it was because of Penelope.

That child who ruined her youth cannot have the best life while hers was ruined.

It seems making Penny fat was not the only thing. She will never allow her to have a better life than Ariana. Getting married to the madman was a mistake. Maybelline refused to make any more mistakes.

"Bad," May responded.

"And here I thought they were rich." May spat, then turned to her daughter. "Where’s your sister Ari dear? Is she not coming?" She asked looking behind them as if searching for something.

"Since when do you care about Penelope’s mother?" Ariana narrowed her eyes at her mother.

"Come on, Ari, I just wanted to see how fat she’s gotten just as you told me." Both mother and daughter laughed.

"She’ll be here shortly Mother. She couldn’t fit into our car." Ari said calmly with a smile.

Then she turned to her little group of friends waiting by the entrance. They were ready to humiliate the fat bitch today.

Ariana knew Penny was coming because she had called from home, and a servant assured her Penny had arrived.

"Are you sure she’s coming Ari, we’ve been waiting for long?" A girl named Jane said.

"Just wait a little longer she’ll be here soon. Trust me, Jane, it’ll be worth the wait. Penny is now so big."

Immediately, Ari could see men in black running to the door as if someone of high importance had arrived and they were ready to protect them from harm.

Just then, the double doors of the mansion opened to a beautiful figure stepping in. Gasp filled the room, eyes turning wide at the beauty walking in.

Besides the girl, was her protector. Her mad beast and his grandfather.

"I... Is that Penny?"