Chapter 6 Outshining Nora"Okay, sure."Clifton shuddered and quickly waved for the servants to attend to Harriet's wounds.The Carlson family was a top clan in Meawood City, and this man in front of them was a trusted servant of Milton.A wimp like Clifton wouldn't dare defy him.Harriet refrained from saying anything more about Clifton's bad behavior.Before they were ensnared in the purgatory she had prepared for them, she couldn't afford to antagonize this family.Clearing his throat, the butler continued, "Mr. Carlson Sr. sent me to inform you that the engagement party for Miss Harriet and Mr. Delbert will be held at the Golden Joy Hotel tonight at 7 o'clock.""We see. We'll be there on time."Clifton nodded, a greedy glint passing through his eyes.Satisfied, the butler glanced at Harriet before leaving.Despite her plain attire and unadorned face, he noticed her outstanding beauty. Unlike what she was rumored to be, she was pretty.But given Clifton's behavior, he sh
Chapter 7 A Grand EntranceIt was seven o'clock in the evening.A fully-dressed Harriet was led downstairs by Bessie. They were ready to attend the engagement party at the Golden Joy Hotel.Harriet suddenly stopped halfway, refusing to go any further. She pointed at Nora and pouted."You can't dress up so beautifully. Otherwise, Delbert won't fancy me, and I won't be able to marry into the Carlson family and live a comfortable life."Nora was annoyed by the fuss, but then she found some truth in Harriet's words.Nora was lauded as the top beauty in Meawood City, and she outshone everyone else at every party.If she appeared so dazzling at the engagement party, Milton might despise the plain-looking Harriet and choose Nora as the bride. That would be disastrous.Nora didn't want to marry that inhumane and impotent man.After a brief contemplation, she went back to her room, removed her makeup, and changed into a maid's outfit.After confirming that her appearance would not sta
Chapter 8 A Slap in the FaceSome sharp-eyed guests recognized her as the infamous simpleton of Meawood City. They exclaimed in disbelief, "Oh my, is that Harriet?"The collective gasp and shock from the guests were palpable.'Harriet? That simpleton?'The notorious girl, who always paints her face deathly white and adorns herself with gaudy accessories? The one who believes that she is a celestial being?'No one knew that when Harriet dressed up, she looked so stunning."Come on, you call that beautiful? Just wait until you see her sister, Nora, the top beauty in Meawood City," someone scoffed.Nora's adorers echoed his words.However, when Nora, dressed in a maid's outfit, came in afterwards, those people felt as though they had been slapped in the face.It was especially true for those who had just praised Nora as a rare beauty Meawood City hadn't seen for a decade.How could such a woman, dressed so plainly and untidily, be considered the most beautiful woman in Meawood C
Chapter 9 Confrontation'Delbert?'Harriet was both surprised and delighted to see Delbert.She was surprised by his action in saving her, and she was delighted to see him at the engagement party. Did it mean he was willing to marry her?The light from the chandeliers cast a dangerous allure over his well-defined face and imposing figure.His bushy brows, deep eyes, and sensuous lips were all works of God.The guests gasped in awe. 'No noble sons in Meawood City can compare to this man. Who is he?'"Silly girl, have you seen enough?"Delbert was amused by Harriet's dazed look.He bent down to whisper in her ear. His hoarse voice carried an irresistible charm.In repose, his countenance possessed an uncommon beauty. When he smiled, it was akin to the gentle warmth of a breeze.His voice brought Harriet back to reality.His tenderness brought a renewed rush of color to her cheeks, causing even the tips of her ears to take on a tempting shade of red.His intense gaze tugged a
Chapter 10 BossNora always strutted around town like she owned the place, taking pride in her title as the top beauty and a medical genius. Even the noble sons of prominent families had to show her respect."Nora, be nice to him. That's what good girls do."Nora's demand for an apology enraged Harriet.She immediately stepped forward to shield Delbert.Her face was filled with determination to protect her man, and Delbert was amused.His keen eyes noticed something glinting in Harriet's palm.It was her silver needle.Harriet knew very well that, according to the trajectory of her previous life, Delbert had not yet become president of the Carlson Group. He should still be an insignificant son. If he offended Nora, his family would only laugh at him instead of supporting him.Harriet couldn't bear to let him experience that kind of humiliation again. She decided to protect him by silencing Nora with the silver needle.Delbert silently stepped forward and confronted Nora head-
Chapter 11 Shocking RevelationWith the security guards' words, everyone took a sharp breath.It was another major shock following Harriet's entrance.Rumors had it that Delbert, the neglected son, was ugly, but the truth was the opposite. He was not only dashing, but he also inherited the Carlson Group.In the end, they were the ignorant ones.Compared to the astonished crowd, Harriet felt more puzzled.In her previous life, it took Delbert half a year to defeat Kenny and take over the Carlson Group. Before that, he had endured endless humiliation.'Could it be that my restoration of intelligence altered the course of his life, just like the butterfly effect?' Harriet wondered.Her thoughts were interrupted by a raspy voice."What is wrong with you people? There is only one head of the Carlson family, and it's Milton. Why are you bowing to him?"Nora gradually accepted the fact that this handsome man was Delbert.But it was impossible for him to inherit the Carlson Group.
Chapter 12 DisgracedShe immediately cast a venomous glance at Harriet.Surprisingly, Harriet was dully grinning at her, which made her sick.Before she could react, she suddenly felt a strange sensation in her throat.Then she couldn't help but vomit all the food she had consumed at the party. Some of the pukes even splattered onto the feet of the surrounding guests.The guests screamed and retreated, looking at Nora with disgust.The so-called top beauty in Meawood City was nothing but a joke."Nora is disgusting and smelly."Harriet jumped out and made a face at Nora, clapping and laughing.Her words stimulated Nora, who was on the verge of erupting.In this world, besides her face, which cost a fortune to maintain, she cared most about her reputation."Fool, I'm going to kill you."Discarding her ladylike manners, she flung her arms and rushed over to tear apart Harriet's mocking face.As the people around them started recording videos and taking pictures, Harriet snee
Chapter 13 MiltonAs the voice fell, Milton stepped forward imposingly.His stern look made Bessie's and Nora's skin crawl. They didn't dare move a bit.Seeing Milton up close, Harriet felt a tingling sensation in her nose.Except for Delbert, Milton treated her the best.Although he hadn't liked her at first because she had the intelligence of a six-year-old, after she married into the Carlson family, he had treated her like his granddaughter.But she had been blinded by Nora and Vernon, helping them steal Delbert's business document. It had caused the collapse of the Carlson Group that Milton had built, and Delbert had nearly ended up in jail.After doing such a thing, she had wanted to elope with Vernon, which had angered Milton so much that he spat blood and fell into a coma. A few days later, he passed away in the hospital.Looking back, Harriet felt unbearable pain and deep regret.In this lifetime, she swore that she would never make the same mistakes again.Everything