Chapter 150
Just two days later, word spread that the Blackwell family and the Hawke family had called off their engagement which had been set two years ago.
That was the same year Miranda went to jail, and Theo got engaged to Arabella.
Even with a fiancé, Arabella was never one to settle down, always flirting with a few other wealthy heirs. But that was just the kind of gossip that floated around their circles.
Rumor had it that a few years back, every guy around Arabella had to pass the scrutiny of the four Hawke brothers. Anyone who dared upset their “little princess” would face the wrath of the Hawke brothers.
So, while Arabella tried to attract these rich heirs, they all avoided her like the plague. Seeing Arabella was like seeing a ghost to them. Nobody wanted to get tangled up with the Hawke family’s mess.
Arabella was well aware of her brothers‘ overprotective tendencies, their aversion to any guy getting too close to her. And yet, she still gravitated toward some guys on purpose, as if those guys were just unwitting players in the sibling rivalry game.
So eventually, the rich young men in their circle started considering the Arabella siblings bad luck and would flee at the sight of them.
Despite having many fans and being adored by countless followers online, their reputation within the elite circles wasn’t very favorable.
Theo, though, was stubborn. He had been Arabella’s devoted admirer since childhood. It took him years of persistence for the Hawke brothers to reluctantly agree to him becoming Arabella’s fiancé.
But no one expected the Blackwell family to call off the engagement at this point.
Though not many knew about it, once the news started circulating in their circle, almost everyone was aware.
Arabella was livid when she found out their engagement was broken off. She grabbed the phone and demanded, “Why is he calling it off? If anyone’s calling it off, it’s me! What right does he have?”
Arabella had never faced such indignity. To her, Theo was just her lapdog, someone who would bend over backward at her slightest whim. In her mind, she could only reject him; it couldn’t be the other way around.
Even if she no longer wanted Theo and had her sights set on a more desirable future husband, she couldn’t stand being the one discarded. The proud princess, always cradled in admiration, couldn’t tolerate such an
insult.
The call was from Mrs. Blackwell,
“Arabella, dear, even though our families were engaged, you two haven’t married yet. And even if you were married, people can divorce. Why make such a fuss?
Theo just doesn’t like you anymore. Besides, you’re not the true daughter of the Hawke family, and with such parents and a brother like yours, we’re worried they might come leeching off us if you marry into our family.
Just look at you now, acting all hysterical, just like your real mom. Is this how a classy lady behaves?
You haven’t exactly been devoted to our Theo over these years, have you? Anyway, it’s settled. The engagement is off. If you were the real daughter of the Hawke family, we might reconsider.”
Arabella bit her lip fiercely, her eyes blood–red. “I want to talk to Theo!”
But Mrs. Blackwell had already hung up.
The phone was on speaker, so the entire Hawke family heard everything, including the household staff.
It was Mrs. Hawke who had answered the call. Hearing those words, she felt like she’d been slapped; Arabella’s hysteria brought a image of Luna, a practically shrew, to her mind.
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Alden and the four Hawke brothers all frowned tightly, their expressions icy.
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