Aunt Mary and Hannah hugged each other one more time before she escorted Hannah outside. The moment they were out, Hannah felt gazes at her; some gazes were filled with pity while some with relief and some with envy. But she didn't care as she was finally leaving this toxic environment. She remember how those women will gather in circles gossiping about her and calling her a whore.
But she had made up her mind not to let these baseless insults and accusations drag her down or reduce her discipline. She will stand strong and not fall cause that's what the enemies want. They wanted her down fall.
A guard wearing all black suit opened the door of the Bentley for her to enter. Hannah slowly entered inside while the guard closed the door. Hannah stared at the tinted window, she slowly waved her hand to her aunt, but her aunt couldn't see her and stood there watching the cars leave one by one.
Finally, she is gone. Her aunt murmured under her breath as a lone tear rolled her cheeks, but she quickly cleaned it and went inside the house back.
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The ride on the road was a bit slow as Hannah stared out the window even though it was wind up and tinted. She felt as though they were finally driving on a straight smooth road after that galloping. She is sure that either they sell it or thrash it cause to her believe, billionaires don't repair cars.
While she was lost in thoughts, she was forcefully pulled out from her train of thoughts when she felt the car stopped.
"Ma'am, we have arrived". The chaffuer spoke and Hannah felt the urge to run away as her nervousness returned back to it's full force. She didn't know what type of family they'd be. Will they be proud and arrogant type? Or will they welcome her in with love and care just the way her aunt raised her? Or will they bash at her for coming from a poor background?
Lots of thoughts were running wild in her head as she felt the car door opened and she slowly got down. Her legs slightly shook but she steady herself so as not too embarrass herself in public.
They arrived at a huge mansion with a beautiful garden at the right side and on the left side was a an empty space with nothing but smooth clean floor. The entrance gate was in gold and black colors which screamed luxury and elegance.
Strangely, is today not supposed to be her wedding? Where are the journalists and photographers? ! She thought wildly holding the hem of her dress as she was being escorted by a guard inside the mansion. Once her both feet were standing in front of the double doors of the mansion. Her hands felt sweaty and she almost fall but managed to hold herself steadily.
The double doors slightly opened and the guard spoke,
"This isn't the boss's house, it's the Emerson family". He explained as if sensing her nervousness.
House?! This doesn't look an house!!! It's a freaking mansion!!!!! A freaking mansion! ! ! She yelled in her mind.
Due to her nervousness, she couldn't admire the beauty of this extravagant mansion as her mind was focued on the family inside and the guests, probably.
The double doors fully opened and Hannah was left to walk alone inside. Her heart was pounding ferociously and wildly in her chest as she kept walking until she saw a group of people sitting on a couch and sofas. And as she walked further making soft sounds which immediately attracted the people having a lively conversation and they all turned their heads to look at the person that has arrived.
Meanwhile, in the lounge,
Mr and Mrs Emerson were drinking their juice when they heard footsteps and they turned to look at the person that has arrived. Aunt Tessa who was eating her cookies also turned to look at the girl that has arrived with the rest of the family.
Who is this? A girl with reddish hair asked. It was Brielle, the first daughter of the Emersons.
Tch, she is the girl! Caroline brown eyes fell on her. The second daughter of the Emersons.
The moment Caroline said it,
Aunt Tessa spoke,
"Oh I see, the filthy rag that was brought home as a daughter in law".
Hannah felt the ground around her shook slightly but she managed to hold herself tightly. She never saw this coming. All her hopes and prayers for her new in laws to welcome her warmly went down the drain as she was already being insulted even before she gets married.
Mrs Emerson gaze fell on Hannah for a long while before she parted her lips to talk. She also has brown eyes like Caroline.
"Where is the golden jewelry that was given to you?"
Hannah whose heart has gone numb from shock was pulled out from her train of thoughts and was about to reply when
Brielle spoke,
"A wealthy and a poor lifestyle can't be the same as it should be. She is already poor to the core. So no need to turn her rich."
Mrs Emerson stood up and walked towards Hannah.
Go and wait in the guest room, your husband will soon come. She said calmly while Hannah slowly nodded.
They weren't even married and yet this woman who is deem fit to be her mother was referring her son as her husband.
One more thing, Mrs Emerson spoke.
"This should be your first and the last time you throw away an expensive gold jewelry of about two hundred thousand dollars and Hannah didn't realize as her mouth hung opened in disbelief.
You see what I told you mum, she is poor like a church rat and she will forever be poor till-
"ENOUGH!" A cold voice thundered making everyone suddenly tensed.
Brielle didn't show any fear as she continue glaring daggers at Hannah.
The cold and ice voice slowly descended the stairs like a magnificent king as he reached downstairs. Hannah mouth slowly closed admiring the handsome creature descending the grand stairs.
He was handsome with his dark black eyes piercing coldly at the reddish girl who was insulting Hannah.
Logan stopped walking when he reached the last stairs.
There was suddenly silence as everyone began to hold their breaths waiting for the brutal king of war to talk. But no words came out but what left agape was,. Logan went to stand in front of Hannah. His piercing black eyes gazed at her sky blue eyes deeply.
He then asked , his hands in his pockets. He was wearing a black t shirt and a black trousers making him look like a devil.
"Where is your jewelry?" Hannah gulped nervously as she felt her heart raced uncontrollably.
I - she began to stutter as words failed her at that moment.
She took in a quiet deep breath before replying,
"I gave it to my aunt".
What?!! You gave a gold jewelry worth two hundred thousand dollars to your wretched aunt. Aunt Tessa said in disbelief.
I will appreciate it if you respect my aunt. You can insult me all you want, but please don't drag my aunt into this. Hannah said as politely as ever.
This infuriated Tessa. Shd angrily left the lounge that a low life girl insulted her.
Logan didn't say anything and moved closer to her face , an inch away. Hannah closed her eyes feeling his hot breath on her face, and the next,
"Once the introductions is done, meet me in the car". With that said, he pulled away.
Hannah slowly opened her eyes as her breath she has been holding finally relaxed.