Cutie, Please Marry Me Again (Jenna and Hansen) novel Chapter 297

"Jen, let's go over there," Rayan said to her gently once Hansen and Aria walked past them.

Jenna nodded, and then realized she had been holding onto Rayan's hand so tightly that her palms were sweating. She jolted, feeling surprised, and quickly let go of his hand. Her anxious gaze met Rayan's eyes, which looked down at her with a tender and encouraging smile. A gush of warmth surged in her heart, and she smiled coyly.

Suddenly, she felt a chill go down her spine.

An icy glare shot right at her, but as she raised her eyes, the glare had disappeared. She took a closer look in that direction, and saw Hansen and Aria standing on a platform of the tower of Central Island, which was a very eye-catching location.

Was that cold glare from him?

Jenna wasn't sure. Hansen could definitely see them from that height. However, the chances that it was him was probably very low. He was no longer bothered by her, so there was no reason for him to show her such coldness.

"Miss Murphy, please show up at this address tonight at eight o'clock sharp." A gentle and polite voice could be heard next to her as she was lost in her thoughts. She looked up in awe and saw a young man in a white shirt, black tie, and black suit, standing right next to her. He lowered his head and handed over the invitation to her respectfully.

"You are..." Jenna looked at him in surprise. The young man in front of her looked solemn and serious, but his behavior was humble and polite. He had a distant yet competent demeanour, and maintained a suitable distance with others while still appearing to be courteous and well- mannered. Jenna could tell that he was no ordinary servant. In fact, it made her think of the bodyguards in black suits that served the American president.

His actions showed that he was well-trained, modest, and polite. Jenna could guess that he didn't serve just anyone, but he seemed quite unfamiliar to her. She was sure that she had never met him before.

"Miss Murphy, please arrive on time, and you'll understand everything. I will be on my way," the young man said once again as he lowered his head. Then, he gave her a bow, turned around, and left.

Jenna watched as his figure disappeared into the road to Richards Manor, and finally returned to her senses. She took a look at the invitation in her hands. She gave it a thought for a while, and then placed it into the pocket of her shirt.

It was still only morning, and the appointment was at eight o'clock at night. She had plenty of time to think and decide whether or not she wanted to show up.

On Central Island, a variety of cakes and pastries as well as champagnes and wine were arranged on long, rectangular tables. The sweet- smell aroma spread throughout the island.

Jenna looked around and saw that Rayan was no longer next to her. She glanced at the crowd and saw that he had been pulled away by someone to have a chat. She then recalled his words before he left, 'Jen, wait for me here. I'll be back very soon,'

She shook her head and smiled. What was she thinking, being so inattentive for the whole morning? She thought to herself.

Technically speaking, she no longer had anything to do with this New Year banquet. The thought of her leaving the next day, and perhaps never coming back, made her inexplicably sorrowful, deep down in her heart.

"Someone come here and take these beggars away." A sharp voice rang from across the room. Jenna was startled and turned around to look at the wine table, only to see Frey, Cici, and the other kids eating ravenously. They had never seen so much decadent food prior to the banquet. Aria ordered the guards to chase them out with a face full of disgust.

"No, we were invited by the young madam." Frey and Cici were frightened by Aria's extravagance. They quickly took a step back as they whimpered timidly.

"Young madam? What young madam? I'm the young madam here, yet I've never invited you annoying beggars here. I'm warning you, all the things here cost a huge amount of money. If you break any of them, you won't be able to pay for it even if we were to sell you away. You'd better be smart and leave this place right away," said Aria harshly. She knew who they were referring to when they said that the 'young madam' had invited them here. It left her unhappy. So, she ordered the guards to chase them away immediately.

"Please don't chase us away. The young madam had said that they will donate to our orphanage. They'll donate to us so that we can go to school next year. Please, we're begging you." Cici was slightly older and more mature. She put her hands together and pleaded to Aria with her pitiful eyes.

Aria glanced at her in disgust, and turned her face away coldly, not bothering to say another word.

"Hurry up, if you make our young madam upset, we'll demolish your orphanage." The guards rushed over and chased them away fiercely.

"Stop," shouted Jenna, who ran up to the scene in a flash.

The guards stopped as they saw that it was Jenna talking. They said awkwardly, "Young madam, but that young madam ordered us to chase them away. We don't have a choice."

"Hmmph." Jenna sneered, "I was the one who invited them. There's supposed to be a charity event later. How could you chase them away? All of you may leave first, I'll deal with it."

The guards were at a loss as they saw Jenna defending the kids.

"You sure are a peasant, inviting these low-class beggars here." Aria mocked and walked over slowly as she saw everything that had unfolded.

Jenna said coldly without even looking at her, "This New Year banquet was planned when I was in charge. I've obtained permission from Grandma for all the activities. So, the guests whom I've invited cannot be chased away. The events that I've organized have to be conducted according to my plan. They must not be cancelled at a whim."

After she was done speaking, she said to Frey, Cici, and the other kids, "Come, I'll bring you aside to eat some food."

She was ready to lead them aside just as she had finished explaining.

"Stop there, Jenna Murphy," Aria yelled furiously, seeing that Jenna did not take her seriously.