Chapter 17 Infuriating the Astor Family
Hazri wan johted awake by a series of urgent iningu. She tossed her phone aside, trying to catch a few more winks,
wouldn’t give up, ringing non–stop.
Annoyed. Handl finally picked up the phone.
Tapel, where the hell are you? Why aren’t you back yet?” Shune’s angry voice blared through.
Hazel squinted at the clock. It was only six in the morning. “Are you nuts? Why are you rushing me this early?” she croaked.
“What did you just say?” Sloane shouted back
“If it’s not an emergency, then chill. Stop rushing me.“ Hazel hung up without a second thought. After that rude awakening, she couldn’t fall back asleep and
just sat up in bed, staring at the only photo of her and her mom, Flora Schmidt, on the nightstand
Back then, Flora was young and beautiful, with a smale that could light up a room
How blind did her scumbag dad have to be to fall for Cles?
Shaking off her frustration, Hazel got up to wash. By the time she made it back to the Astor Mansion, it was almost 11 oclock.
The place waint packed with VIPs, just a bunch of the Astor family’s poor relatives.
A Hazel walked in, everyone sneered and no one bothered to greet het.
The was used to being ignored and scorned since she was a kid.
People would whisper behind her back about her not having a mom, call her shameless for a one–night stand at 18, and constantly compare her to Bianca.
Hazel had grown a thick skin against these rumors and nasty comments. She walked straight into the hall and saw Sloane sitting in the main seat.
Sloane was always surrounded by a bunch of suck up relatives. Aiden was busy greeting guests, and Bianca was sticking close to Cleo.
Hazel felt like an uninvited guest crashing a party, drawing everysees attention
Sinne had seen her in two years, and when he did, he just gave her a disdainful look Today is my birthday, and you show up now? Anyone would think the Astor family down I know proper etiquette, raising someone with such a bad reputation who shouldn’t be seen in public.”
at 1 your precious grandson Kade missing too? Hazel shot hark with a
Kade Astor, Cles and Aiden’s son, was just three years younger than Hazel. Thanks to him, Cleo, the homewrecker, managed to marry Aiden and become the lady of the Astor family.
“How dare you compare yourself to Kade? He was working late with your father last night and needs a good rest today,” Sloane snapped.
Yeah, right. Kade, that lazy bum, was probably up all night playing video games. Anyone with half a brain could see that
In a biased family like the Astors, Hazel didn’t even bother to argue
sant one, knew she couldn’t get the family fortune, so she set her sights on the Galaxy Group. “Anne, Kade is still growing. How can you hold that against him? She patted the chair beside her, signaling Harel to sit..
In front of the relatives, Bianca acted all generous and proper. If Hazel didn’t go over, shed look petty.
to Harl didn’t immediately refute Bianca
They were all family, but
Waverly, who loved off Alden, didn’t miss the chance to mock, “Harel, today is Grandma’s birthday. Are you broke? How come yo
you didst buy a decent gl7”
They were all bad people i that. Waverly was tight with Cleo and had helped her mess around with Aiden.
top were
those below were too. Thinking of hunca and Erik getting involved was abo Lark’s doing, which was truly unfortunate.
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stude; “Tompinally prepared a necklace for Contina
The prade ruby
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spoke, everyone was shocked, and the room fell silent.
Clone had expected Harl to give such an expensive gift. She trembled in shock, teaching out to touch the necklace.
How did you get this necklace? Bianca’s face turned red with anger
After the auction, abe had heard Waverly mention the necklace countless times.
rik gave it to me, Bianca, would you be mad?” Hazel smirked, and Banca clenched her teeth.
How could Erik give her such an expensive gift?
Jealousy made her face look ugly
Before Banca could sprik, Hazel closed the box and put it back in her bag. “Since Granilma said she doesn’t care for my gift, I won’t insisti
Slopes esined red with anges, but she swallowed her words.
She had indeed uid the didnt care for her gift. If she went back on her word now, it would be embarrassing in front of everyone.
Hazel pretended to be oblivious, as if she didn’t notice everyones thoughts, and sat back in her seat.
They thought they could humiliate Hazel, but they’d end up embarrassing themselves instead.
Fortunately, more and more people arrived for the birthday party, and the incident was quickly overshadowed.
As the birthday party began, Aiden, always the gentleman on the surface, made sure everyone saw how grandly he celebrated Sloane’s birthday, earning praise for his filial piety.
When the party reached its prak, Hazel walked over to the staff. “This is Mr. Astor’s surprise for Sloane. Play this video first, then the previous clips.
Got it, the staff quickly agreed.
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