All Chapters of Aurora’s Reckoning: A Billionaire’s Redemption : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

The gates opened wide and the car entered a courtyard. It was different from the rest houses she had seen. This one was simple, so simple it looked almost empty, if not cold. It was a complete contrast to the houses on the way.There were no flowers, just a huge lawn, and a simple fountain in the middle of the courtyard. The driver stopped at the front of the house. The butler immediately opened the door for Selena.Just in front of the house, maids lined up at each side of the door, heads bowed. As soon as she stepped out, they chorused. “Welcome home, Young Mistress Selena.”Selena smiled, a bit flustered as she wasn’t used to something like this. She nodded in response and walked in.The maids gossiped in hushed voices. It had been a very long time since they had had any mistress live at home. So they were very shocked when Mr. Donald the butler, informed them that Mr. Tate’s granddaughter was coming home.“Mr. Tate has a granddaughter?” One replied very surprised.They all knew of

The day of the family dinner came, the dining hall was well arranged, gold-trimmed plates, crystal glasses, and silverware were set on the long mahogany dining table and soon guests began arriving. Mrs. Felicia helped Selena dress up in her room, her eyes full of pride and her mouth full of compliments.“You look so beautiful Young Mistress, Old Master Tate would be so proud.” Selena had a striking resemblance to Ms. Hannah Tate as time went on but Ms. Felicia didn’t speak up. It wasn’t her place to say. At the dining hall, everyone was seated. Soft music played from the turntable across the hall. The savory scent of expensive wine and food filled the air. The Tates, wealthy, polished, and cruel in silence were already halfway through dinner when Duncan Tate cleared his throat.“I have an announcement to make.” His voice was steady and laced with authority. He dropped his wine glass on the table, his expression blank.The voices died down, clinking of cutlery halted. His words carri

The families departed one after the other, each discussing the situation. The moment their car pulled out of the Tate mansion, Joshua and Winscon began conversing.“Duncan seems to be planning something. I don’t trust his new developments. Now that Jonathan has passed on he brings out a new heir from nowhere. He just doesn’t want to give up his rights to the Tate group to either of us.” Joshua Tate pursed his lips in annoyance. Learning about Nathan’s death had finally given him the relief he so wished for and now his brother had brought out another heir. He just couldn’t believe it was a mere coincidence. No wonder his brother had kept Nathan’s death under wraps. He was planning something.“I don’t believe she is a Tate. Although her eyes resemble Uncle Duncan’s a little bit, that can be achieved with plastic surgery.” Winscon muttered, his jaw tightened as her mocking smile flashed in his mind. Joshua had the same thoughts as his son. “Focus on Aurora and keep an eye on her. Don’

Gwen was vexed by what had just happened. Being the only daughter of the Laurent family, no one had dared to treat her like dust.She approached Selena for a second confrontation. “How dare you walk out on me, you pauper? You think just because Mr. Tate brought you from the countryside, you can act high and mighty in front of us?” She asked Selena, her eyes full of rage and disgust. “She must feel like Cinderella right now, eating off people’s hard work. How dare you challenge Amelia’s title? You think you are worthy of being a Tate? You’re nothing but an uncultured bitch, not worthy to even kiss Amelia’s feet.”Mia, who was shocked at the vile words coming out of the girl’s mouth, couldn’t endure such and quickly retaliated.“How dare you speak to Selena in such a manner? Who do you think you are?” Mia asked angrily. “Ohh… I see you’ve brought your rural companion with you now that Mr. Tate has given you some change to spare?” Gwen mocked Mia, looking down on her.Mia’s blood boil

The next morning, Selena was dressed for work and went to the dining hall for a quick breakfast. Surprisingly, Duncan Tate was already having his breakfast. Selena wondered why he was up so early. “Good morning Grandpa,” Selena had already gotten used to the terms, and she sat down naturally beside him. “Mmm… you’re up,” Duncan Tate responded, sipping his tea. “I heard you worked in the study all through the night. I didn’t expect you to be up already.” He looked at Selena with pride, he already knew she was working on getting the project with KS Group but he didn’t say anything to her, he wanted to see if she could pull it off. “Yes Grandpa, I had some work to do, so I figured I would finish it up before heading to the office.” She replied naturally, taking a bite from her breakfast. “I didn’t expect you to be up so early too Grandpa. Are you feel