CHAPTER 165: PARTY 2

Velveta!

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In the Adkins estate, over at the Penthouse, Penny sat before her dressing mirror as she watched the maids add different colours to her already beautiful face.

Attending Ariana’s engagement party was the last thing on her mind, but Hughes had forced her to attend.

Her maid did bring up a few good points that she loved and wanted to try out.

After everything they discovered two days ago, Hughes just wanted to mock Ariana herself. She wanted to do to Ariana everything she had planned for Penny. Ari deserves all of the humiliation and more. And Penny was here for it.

She smiled at the thought. She had told Hughes to stop but her housekeeper just wouldn’t listen. In her defense, she said she had promised Osvaldo to take care of their miss Penny and anyone who dares hurt her would face the consequences.

She wanted to show Ariana what it felt like to be on the wrong side of history.

It had been her idea Penny gift Ariana the dress. All Hughes wanted was Payback.

Though Osvaldo was returning tonight and they had prepared a feast for him. Whether he returns mad or not, they were going to celebrate his return. But Hughes had promised Penny they would all return in time before their boss returns. That way, they would all have double fun.

"You look so beautiful miss Penny." The maid who styled her hair said calmly with a smile. They have all been here watching their miss Penny go from cuteness to cuteness. The one woman that has brought them happiness since her arrival.

She’s the first person to treat them like humans with feelings.

"Thank you." Penny smiled. She wore her jewels. Just a shadow diamond necklace and a bracelet with a ring. She wasn’t the type to dress for attention, although, her presence is enough to command one.

Penny rose to her feet, she fought to stay still on her heels. She was wearing a body heel, yet somehow, it was difficult to walk in.

She arranged her carton colour velvet dress, hugging her curves softly as it draped down to her feet, showing a little glimpse of her feet.

Penny looked so beautiful. Her blonde hair fell over her back in waves, and beautiful flower diamond pins rested in it.

She picked her purse and stepped out of her closet. When she arrived in the lounge again, she was greeted by Hughes who was dressed in the purple dress she bought for her, and Barnaby, in his black tuxedo.

Both people looked good each."You seem ready Miss Penny." Hughes said and Penny nodded. "You too, and Barnaby." She said, but the butler only bowed.

Unfortunately, his voice was yet to be back. It’s like every drug he takes from Darlington only make matters worse. Barnaby had long given up. He had accepted his date of never gaining his voice ever again. Maybe until the day his master decides to restore it back for him.

He sighed silently. Osvaldo would never help him. That man child geyser delighted at his sufferings.

"Where is grandpa?" Penny asked looking around. Grandpa Adkins was her plus one for the night. He was meant to be her comfort zone at the party, someone she could lean on since she had social anxiety.

"He unfortunately has running stomach and would not make it. But you have nothing to worry about. I and Barnaby can help you with anything you need." Hughes said.

"That’s okay, it’s not like we’ll spend the entire night in there right?" Penny asked to see them all nod. Penny held her dress as she started out of the mansion.

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Over at the Adkins main mansion, the building buzzed with music as guest stepped on and out of the building. As always, Abby and Greg, had made sure to invite important guest to attend the event in celebration of their son and their daughter in law.

Unlike other Adkins party, this was different. For some reason, the Adkins hadn’t arrived yet to welcome anyone. Each guest were welcomed by the maids and servants.

They looked around, wondering what was going on. Not even a single member of the family was present at their own party yet.

Most people have started mumbling, others only wondered. Afterall, the party had only just begun, it isn’t a crime to wait a little. Maybe the Adkins family have a mighty surprise coming.

"What do we do Greg, maybe throwing this party was a bad idea." Abby hissed as she peeked at the guest from the dark balcony. All of the prestigious people of the city had arrived.

She couldn’t possibly go out like this. They would mock her. Maybe Ari was right. Maybe throwing a party at a time like this was a bad idea.

"Nonsense." Gregory cut her off.

"There’s nothing to be ashamed of Abby. I dare anyone to say anything before us and they’ll regret it." He spat and little by little Abby was getting her courage back again.

So what if she was fat now. It’s not like she isn’t human.

The announcer held his mic the moment he saw the Couple stepping in. And as they did, he finally announced their presence.

"Sir and Madam Gregory Adkins." Everyone turned towards the grand stairs only to be shocked at what they all say coming down the stairs.

Was this some sort of joke?

Abby held her husbands hands and stepped out into the halls and gasp filled the entire place. Many people covered their lips from laughing, others who couldn’t control it giggled silently.

Indeed, the Adkins were full of surprises. No wonder they didn’t come out in time tonight.

The guest were not shocked because they haven’t seen fat people before. No?

They were all shocked because just a few days ago, they had all seen Abby and Greg all slim and okay. So how the hell are they this fat tonight?

Was this for show or was this real?

This was so embarrassing...

Abby held her head high as she approached the guests. She didn’t care what anyone thought, or what the beauty standard for women was. She hadn’t committed a crime getting fat.

"Abby?" A woman approached her immediately, her jade green eyes roaming around her.

"Diane." Abby called staring at her dear friend.

"Oh, dear, I almost thought for a minute you were a clown for entertainment." The woman laughed, but stopped when Abby didn’t smile back. "When did you get so..."

"Big?" Abby asked and the woman nodded. "Yes." She said.

"You see my friend, at this age and with your medical history." She whispered.

"I don’t think this is right. You shouldn’t let yourself go this much." She said. Abby wished she could explain, but she couldn’t.

No one would believe a word she says even if she did say anything.

"You claim to be my friend, yet you stand before me to body shame me?" Diane’s lips twitched at Abby’s sudden accusation.

She didn’t mean it that way, she was only worried for her dear friend and was showing her concern.

"No... Abby... That’s not..."

"If you’re not comfortable around fat people, then you should leave. I believe we’re all humans, fat or slim." Diane panicked immediately.

Being hated by an Adkins was one thing, but being thrown out of their party was on the different level. The entire Owlsgrave would criticize you for it. Everyone will stay fat away from you.

"It’s not like that dear, friend. I was just worried about you. I forgot, being this way, is an evident of your wealth." She said.

"How else are you supposed to show off your wealth if not this way right?" She turned to the other guest who had overheard their conversation and they all nodded in agreement.

Everyone was here for the little connection they could gather. Not be ause they loved the Adkins family too much. Being in the bad book of the most powerful family in all of Owlsgrave was not part of their plan.

Abby smiled at their response. And just like that, everyone was back to worshipping her, not minding her size. She had forgotten so soon how powerful the Adkins name was.

With just a little threat, she had been able to put these women under her wings again.

"Where is your son Chris and your daughter in law? This is their night, it would be a shame if they’re not here."

"Oh they’ll be here." Abby said and immediately, the announcer started his announcement again.

"Master Chris Adkins is here." Chris stepped out for more gasp to fill the hall again. What the hell is going on? Why are the Adkins family all fat?

Over here we have our very own Miss Ariana Willard." The announcer announced and everyone turned to the door.

Brides were known for making grand entrances. They all know Ariana would be different. Perhaps a sight to behold.

But who they saw walking down the stairs, was someone different...