Filed To Story: Returning to Her Not-So-Poor Family
Was this really necessary?
Did Sean truly need to humiliate her so publicly at such a grand affair?
So what if she wasn’t his biological sister? So what if she didn’t carry the Collins family blood or had once been cruel to Mirabella? Did that warrant such harsh treatment?
Was all his past kindness just an act?
“Serena, don’t cry.” Dora, although aware of Serena’s past mistakes, knew that now Serena was her charge, her mistress. In that moment, all she could do was offer a tissue and a comforting word.
Watching the reporters flock to her brothers, Serena felt even worse.
Hans, the eldest, declared, “From the moment Serena tried to harm Bella, she is no longer my sister.”Chasel added, “We have only one sister, and that’s Mirabella.”
Clark expressed, “We’re deeply disappointed in Serena. Whatever happens to her now has nothing to do with us.”
Even David could not conceal his feelings, “After what she did to Bella, forgiveness isn’t an option. Not just as a sister, but even as an acquaintance. I hope she stops riding on Bella’s coattails.”
Hearing even David, who had always adored her, speak thus, Serena was utterly devastated.
Her tears, which had started in silence, grew into trembling sobs, and finally erupted into a heart-
wrenching cry.
The higher her brothers had lifted her in the past, the more painful her fall seemed now.
Her weeping echoed in the air, leaving the servants at a loss for how to help her.
In stark contrast to her downfall, Mirabella’s situation couldn’t have been more glorious.”Can you be more specific? What kind of things have they given you? Anything particularly memorable?”
“They’re all quite memorable.”
But the reporters were relentless, “Such as?”
Millions?
Viewers and reporters alike gaped at their screens, questioning their own ears.
What kind of family was this, casually tossing around millions.
“Clothes, shoes, bags, mobile transfers, jewelry – that’s just their everyday,” Mirabella said, once again leaving her audience in utter disbelief. “If you want something that really made an impression, my dad gifted me a private island, and my mom got me the world’s largest castle-themed amusement park, does that count?”
The reporters nodded vigorously. Mirabella continued, “My grandfather gave me a set of natural wild pearls, my grandmother a gemstone, my uncle a casino, Hans a private yacht, Chasel a private jet, Clark a luxury sailboat, Sean an island, David a fleet of cars.”
Everyone’s expressions were beyond shock.
After listening to her list off each family member’s extravagant gifts, the reporters were speechless for a moment before finally asking, “So, on top of transferring money, giving you bank cards, clothes, shoes, bags, and jewelry, they also gave you all these?”
Mirabella nodded calmly, her face as serene as still water, even taking a sip of her lemon water before asking nonchalantly, “Any more questions?”
The reporters were again left dumbfounded.
They thought, “I mean, you’re getting all these gifts and you’re not even surprised? Or have you already had your fill of surprises?”
Seeing no further questions from them, Mirabella nodded, stood up, and followed her parents to greet other guests.The envy in the live chat was palpable.
[I’m dying of envy, I wish I was a lost heiress too. One day, a wealthy father will come to pick me up in his limo.]
[Why is there such a huge gap between people?]
[My lady, wait! Look at your poor servant here, you forgot to take me with you.]
[Do you need an assistant? I can carry your bags!]
[There are so many rich people, what’s one more gonna do!]
[I hate you, rich folks!]
[This livestream is bad for my eyes, easy to catch a case of the green-eyed monster.]
Tears of envy streamed down the faces of many in the live audience.
Kenneth and Louisa introduced Mirabella to their friends and relatives.”Bella, this is your aunt, Shirley,” Louisa said with a warm smile. “Hello, Aunt Shirley,” Mirabella greeted politely.
“Thanks for the compliment, Aunt Shirley, it’s okay. I’m just thrilled you could make it today.”
“Your welcome gift is already with your folks, check it out after the party,” Shirley said warmly, beckoning her family over to greet Mirabella.
Mirabella exchanged pleasantries with each of them, chatting for a bit, when Louisa exclaimed, “Frederica, you made it? Bella, let me introduce you. This is Alma’s sister and your cousin, Frederica.”
Frederica was different from Alma. She had a serene beauty about her, her emotions never on display.
Facing Mirabella, she offered a faint smile, “Hi, Bella.”
“Frederica has been abroad and just got back today.” Louisa added.
“Hello.”
“Ma’am, it’s time for the raffle,” someone at the party reminded. “Shall we have Ms. Bella come up and start the draw? Let’s pick 99 lucky guests to sponsor children with illnesses in the name of our attendees.”
Louisa nearly forgot about this part of the evening and nodded eagerly, “Oh, yes, it’s time. Bella, get ready. You’ll be picking our lucky guests tonight.”
“Sure thing.”
Frederica glanced at Mirabella a few times before turning away, her thoughts a mystery.
As Mirabella took the stage, she was unaware that netizens were digging into her past.
[Ladies! The Collins family is serving us drama after drama. Are you all full? If not, I’ve got more juicy gossip for you!][Just earlier, I bumped into Romeo and Clark shopping with a young girl. This girl got Clark to happily open his wallet and buy six shopping carts full of stuff for her! Six carts, ladies. From what I saw, there were strawberry hair clips and scented lamps worth dozens of dollars each, starry straws, and more.
Romeo picked out quite a few things too.]
[At the time, I had no idea who she was to them, but boy, was I envious. To have two handsome guys at her side, willing to spoil her like that.]
[Now, you must’ve guessed who she is, right?]
[And if you’re not yet full from that tidbit, this next piece of gossip will surely do the trick!]
[Did you notice, at David’s inaugural concert of his world tour, there was a proposal segment? A couple went up—take a good look at who they were!]
The livestreamer played the video, circling the couple in question.
In the video, Romeo took Mirabella’s hand on stage. Even though they stood towards the back, their height and presence drew attention.
Later, some netizens used AI to reveal the face beneath Mirabella’s mask.
While the result wasn’t as stunning as the real deal, it was a close match.Romeo’s heartfelt proposal melted many viewers. How could there be a man so handsome, so wealthy, and yet so devoted and passionate? That gossip was a real feast for the fans.
“We pledge, in the name of our esteemed guests, to sponsor medical treatment for 99 sick children.
We’ll start today, with a dedicated team on it, and we’ll keep everyone posted to avoid any skepticism.”
The moment Mirabella’s voice trailed off, the room erupted into thunderous applause.
“As for the 99 lucky followers online, bring your winning certificates to our corporate headquarters.
We’ve got 99 cars ready and waiting for you to drive home.”
The internet buzzed with excitement once again.
“This concludes our homecoming celebration for today. Thank you again to all our guests from near and far. If there’s been any lack in our hospitality, we ask for your understanding. Thank you.” Mirabella said, bowing graciously to the audience below.
The applause surged like a relentless tide.
“Family portrait! Family portrait! Family portrait!” It started with one voice in the crowd and soon, the chant for the Collins family photo grew louder.
Kenneth, with a beaming smile, stepped onto the stage, supporting Louisa at the waist. He nodded and waved at the guests below, his hands pressed together in gratitude for their warmth.
Mirabella’s five dashing brothers joined her by her side, and the photographer, with top-notch equipment, captured the Collins family and the guests seated at two hundred tables behind them in one grand shot.
The room was filled with joyous expressions and enthusiastic poses, and the lively atmosphere even reached through screens to touch viewers at home.After the family photo, the photographer hurriedly invited Kenneth and Louisa’s parents on stage. Once that was done, Mirabella’s aunts, uncles, and extended family followed.
Serena’s eyes were red from crying. The more radiant Mirabella looked on stage, the more beloved by everyone, the more wretched and pitiful Serena felt.
She watched Mirabella being given the place of honor, with everyone’s eyes seemingly fixed on her, showering her with adoration.
A reporter tiptoed, microphone in hand, and asked, “Mr. and Mrs. Collins, do you plan to divide the Collins family estate among your children, including Mirabella?”
Other journalists, sensing a juicy story, pressed forward to interview Mirabella’s brothers, asking similar questions about whether they would bring Mirabella into the business and share their resources with her.
Kenneth replied, “If Bella’s interested, whatever she wants, we’ll provide.”
Louisa added, “Everything in this family belongs to Bella as well. We don’t differentiate just because she’s our daughter.”