Room for You
Chapter 126

Chapter 126

Anastasia forced herself to head downstairs. She found Harrietsurrounded by a group of people. Harriet was dressed in a tight,elegant dress that made her appear especially young and classy. Shelooked really kind and friendly although she had a headful of gray hair.Before Anastasia approached her, Harriet had already pushed thecrowd aside to go toward Anastasia. It was almost as if Anastasia wasthe VIP there. Everyone in the crowd tossed curious looks in Anastasia’sdirection. Which rich family is this young lady from? Why is Old MadamPresgrave giving her such-a _ grand welcome? they wondered.

"Old Madam Presgrave,” Anastasia greeted with a smile.

“There you are, girl! You look so gorgeous tonight!” Harriet reached herhand out to hold Anastasia“s hand as she spoke to the crowd aroundher, “This is my god-granddaughter, Anastasia.” Once the crowd heardwhat Harriet said, the young girls gazed at Anastasia with looks ofadmiration. How did she get so lucky? Why did Old Madam Presgravechoose her as her god granddaughter?

At the same time, the owner of a pair of hatred and jealousy-filled eyesglared at Anastasia from outside the crowd-it was none other thanHayley, who watched as Harriet introduced Anastasia to all of thepeople around her. Old Madam Presgrave's eyes are filled with love forAnastasia, but what about me?

Although Hayley was just a fake product, she had genuinely begun toperceive herself as the Anastasia from five years ago. That explainedwhy she thought she was being treated unfairly.

“Hey! Where's Elliot? Why don't I see him?” Harriet suddenly realizedthat her eldest grandson wasn't around. Anastasia’s heart skipped abeat as she thought, The finger marks on Elliot's face are really obvious;I don't think he should show up here. Fortunately for Anastasia, Harrietonly told others to look for him without asking for him to be there.“Come here, Anastasia. Let's sit down and have a chat.” Harriet heldAnastasia’'s hand and led her to the couch. Right then, Hayley purposelyshowed up beside them while calling out for Harriet. “Old MadamPresgrave!”

Harriet turned around in surprise. The moment she saw that it wasHayley, a natural smile appeared on her face. “You're here too, Hayley.”Hayley immediately wrapped her hands around Harriet's arm. “Youdon't mind that I'm here, right, Old Madam Presgrave? Elliot told methat he missed out on my invitation. I wouldn't have known about thiswhole thing if Daniel hadn't told

me!”

“I guess there must have been a mistake,” Harriet replied. Initially,Harriet hadn't wanted Hayley to be at the event, but Harriet couldn't doanything since Hayley was already there.

“I missed you so much, Old Madam Presgrave!” Hayley gave the oldlady a fond peck on her cheek.

“Which family is this young lady from, Old Madam Presgrave?” one ofthe ladies in the crowd asked curiously. Hayley quickly replied to thelady with a smile. “I'm also one of Old Madam Presgrave’s god-granddaughters!”

After Hayley finished her sentence, a rather complicated look flashedacross Harriet's face.

Harriet could easily tell what Hayley was trying to do. It seems likeHayley is more manipulative than I thought her to be, Harriet thought.Both Hayley and Anastasia stood to the left and right of Harriet, andAnastasia simply continued smiling after hearing what Hayley said.Anastasia could only scoff in her heart when she saw what Hayley wastrying to do.

Hayley wanted to steal the spotlight away from Anastasia, and shewanted the crowd to recognize who she was so that they would bemore aware of her status in the future. In the public's eye, anyone whocould get close to Harriet had to have a good relationship with thePresgrave Family.

While Hayley wasn't paying attention, Harriet casually pulled her handout of Hayley's arm before addressing both the girls. “Come over hereand have a chat with me.” Harriet led Anastasia toward the couch, andHayley immediately tagged along. She didn’t want Hayley to get all thegood stuff.

Harriet initially had some personal matters that she wished to talk toAnastasia about, but she had to put it off since Hayley was just besidethem. Harriet ended up asking Anastasia about her work. I'll replaceanother chance to talk to Anastasia, I guess, Harriet thought.

Harriet asked Hayley how she was doing as well, and Hayley put on herhappiest look as she spoke to Harriet. The crowd observed theirinteractions and wondered, Can Hayley be any more friendly andwarm?

Meanwhile, Nigel's parents had called him over to another room. Therewas a rich couple sitting inside, and a young, gorgeous girl was sittingbeside them. The girl's eyes lit up when she saw Nigel as she wasattracted to him.