< Chapter 14 Menu Chapter 14 At the dinner party, there was a lot of delicious food. Seeing the delicious food in front of her, Alanna's mouth was watering. When Alanna was suddenly called, she was enjoying a piece of cream cake. Hearing the sound, Alanna turned around with a plate in her hand and licked the cream off her lips. "It's been like hundreds of years since I last ate." "I used to be the daughter of the Perry family, but now I'm so petty and can't even hold my own." "A wild chicken is just a wild chicken; it can never turn into a phoenix." Karlie's eyes twinkled with a hint of pride, but she still pretended to speak up for Alanna, "Don't say that about Alanna, she didn't mean to not buy a gift, she just didn't have the money…" Alanna's lips curled into a mocking smile. Just one sentence, and Karlie easily stirred up controversy. She was licking the spoon with a look of innocence, as if she hadn't heard those insults just now, Three "What's wrong?" years ago, when she was being slandered, she was angry, sad, emotional, always speaking loudly to defend herself. No one was willing to believe her. Disappointed again and again. Saved up, just let it go. These people, they were not important to her. She didn't need to waste her breath. Seeing Alanna's aloof expression, Karlie frowned, a hint of unease crossing her mind. Surrounded by everyone, how could Alanna still remain so calm? Added fuel to the fire on purpose. "Alanna, today was Sir Murphy's birthday, it's not cool that you came empty-handed. If you're short on cash, just let me know. Sisters stick together; I can help you pay for it." Reginald suddenly said, "Since we're sisters, we're still family. When you gave the inkstone just now, you made it clear that it was from the whole Perry family. You've already given a gift on behalf of the whole Perry family, so Alanna doesn't need to give another one." Karlie choked suddenly, she didn't expect Reginald to speak up for Alanna. She was just being polite when she said Alanna was like a real sister, but Reginald took it seriously and she had no way to fight back. "Yes, yes… Karlie awkwardly pursed her lips. Alanna gave Reginald a grateful look. When she was dating Alfred, Reginald was really nice to her. He would often invite her to the old mansion for dinner, and every year on her birthday, he would specially prepare a beautiful gift for her. Sometimes, she even had a feeling that "Reginald treated himself better than he treated Alfred, his own grandson." "Alanna was invited by me, I didn't mind her eating and drinking for free, so you don't need to worry about it." Reginald was smiling as he spoke, but there was a strong sense of intimidation in his words. The guests at the party weren't fools, they could see Reginald's favoritism towards Alanna and quickly shut their mouths. Reginald walked up to Alanna and said, "Kid, you've lost a lot of weight. Whatever you want to eat, just eat it." Alanna's eyes welled up with warmth, this was the first kindness she received from someone familiar after being released from prison. "Grandpa." Alanna blurted out, realizing it was inappropriate, then quickly corrected herself, "Sir Murphy, today is your birthday, actually, I also prepared a gift. It's just a bit humble compared to others." 9.10 43 < Chapter 14 Reginald heard this and asked excitedly, "What is it?" Alanna looked around and said, "Could you please prepare a set of calligraphy tools?" Soon, the servant brought up the calligraphy tools and set up a table in the middle of the banquet hall. Menu Seeing this, some young and spirited ladies below were gossiping, "Is she trying to write a letter or draw something to give to Sir Murphy?" Before Alanna got into trouble, she was the top socialite in New York. Now, Alanna is down and out, and all those wealthy girls she used to outshine are just itching to kick her while she's down. "Hmph, overestimating herself. Several renowned calligraphers from home and abroad came tonight, how old is Alanna? What good characters can she write." "Wait and see the joke." Alanna ignored the voices and walked to the table, picking out two pens from the pen holder. Reginald raised his hand, signaling everyone to keep quiet. Alanna raised both hands at the same time. Just a second ago, guests were puzzled why Alanna was holding two pens, then they were shocked with wide eyes. Title: ReelTalk EP 40 - Contract Lovers & Heartbreak CrushReel's ongoing romance series, Miss You After Goodbye, continues to captivate on the latest ReelTalk episode. 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