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Teresa gritted her teeth. She had assured Eliza she would bring Isabella along. Without Isabella, their plans would hit a snag.
Teresa and Eliza had both found Isabella bothersome lately, and Teresa was itching to cause her some trouble.
“Gilbert will be there too,” Teresa said casually, hoping to pique Isabella’s interest. Wasn’t Isabella into Gilbert?
Yet, Isabella didn’t show any interest.
Teresa was almost seething. Fine, she’d find another way to ensure Isabella made it to that reunion!
Isabella, unaffected by Teresa’s efforts, concentrated on her tasks.
When quitting time arrived, she stood up promptly, eager to leave without delay. Teresa watched her with a scoff.
But soon, she also packed up to leave.
As Isabella waited for the elevator, the doors parted, and a tall man emerged.
His striking, refined appearance and sharply defined features immediately drew everyone’s attention.
Dane was dressed in an exquisite blue suit that radiated a sense of delicacy and nobility. It was immediately clear to everyone that he was a man of wealth and distinction. Teresa was taken aback by his presence. He was incredibly attractive! Could he possibly be an artist at the company?
As Teresa was lost in thought, Isabella was surprised. She hadn’t anticipated Dane’s arrival. While Teresa admired Dane’s looks, suddenly someone tugged at her arm.
“Teresa, your brother is here. Speak to him quickly.”
The sudden jolt left Teresa feeling disoriented. Regaining her composure, she saw Liza, and was tempted to scold her. But Liza’s gaze was fixed on Dane.
“Teresa, you must talk to Mr. Patton immediately.”
“Mr. Patton?” Teresa felt like her brain was starved of oxygen. This charming man was Mr. Patton, the president of the company?
Liza’s insistence made it hard for Teresa to breathe. She had never even met Dane before. How was she supposed to approach him? Would her supposed connection be exposed now?
As Liza pressed her, Teresa abruptly pulled her aside and whispered sharply, “Are you out of your mind? Lower your voice. Don’t you know I keep a low profile here?”
Liza was stunned. Teresa’s point was valid.
When Dane approached Isabella, his normally reserved demeanor softened noticeably. “Are you finished for the day?”
“Yes.”
“Let’s go then,” Dane suggested.
Isabella agreed meekly and followed Dane out. This development stunned Liza and the others. Liza eyed Teresa suspiciously, asking, “Teresa, are you really Mr. Patton’s sister?”
The onlookers were also puzzled. “Mr. Patton didn’t even acknowledge Teresa just now, as if he didn’t recognize her.”
“Yes, and I think Mr. Patton and Teresa don’t really look alike at all.”
“Is Isabella really that close to Mr. Patton?”
Everyone was skeptical of Teresa. Taking a step back, Teresa felt her lie unraveling and wished she could just disappear. The mounting skepticism from everyone around her was overwhelming.
She stammered, “When… When did I ever claim that I am…”
She almost revealed who she really was, fed up with pretending. But just then, she noticed Kian behind everyone. For some reason, she swiftly altered her statement, saying, “Didn’t I already tell you about my brother’s connection with Isabella?”
Liza, full of suspicion, asked, “Is Mr. Patton really seeing Isabella?”
“I’m not sure. Isabella is nothing but a slut. She cozied up to me deliberately to hook up with my brother. But she’s from a simple family. Their relationship has no future. My brother is probably just toying with her emotions!” Teresa folded her arms defiantly. “Enough with the rumors. I don’t want more people finding out who I am!”
With that, Teresa stormed off, unwilling to endure any more scrutiny.
Damn it! She had nearly blown her cover today! Luckily, she thought fast and changed her statement. However, she was taken aback by how close Isabella had gotten to Dane. Isabella really was quite resourceful!
In the parking lot, Isabella climbed into Dane’s car.
“Doesn’t Liza know who you are? How could she dare to challenge you?” Dane inquired after learning about Liza’s actions.
Reflecting on the whole situation, Isabella was amused. “Someone is impersonating me.”
“What?” Dane responded, his annoyance evident. “Who would dare do such a thing?”
Someone had the audacity to impersonate his sister? Was that person out of their mind?
“Dane, don’t worry. I’ll use this chance to gauge who’s truly loyal to the company,” Isabella reassured him calmly.
Dane grasped her intent instantly and complimented, “You’re so clever, my dear.”
Isabella looked poised and confident. She truly belonged to the Patton family. Isabella gave Dane a reassuring smile. Then, her phone vibrated.
A message from Susan popped up. “Isabella, there’s a high school reunion coming up. Are you going?”
“I won’t be attending. It doesn’t sound appealing,” Isabella replied.
Susan responded, “Well, if you’re not going, I’ll skip it too. Also, did Giana contact you today? She reached out to me and asked me out, but after what I saw online, I’m hesitant. She overstepped by plagiarizing your song. I haven’t spoken to her since that news broke.”
Isabella felt a surge of warmth. Susan was always in her corner.
Isabella said, “I’m doing well. Let’s just forget about her.”
Susan said, “Okay.”
Isabella didn’t dwell on the high school reunion. However, someone was eager to stir up drama. Oddly enough, once Isabella opted out of the reunion, a wave of rumors began swirling among her schoolmates.
They whispered that she was now a mistress, that she had fallen on hard times, that she had feelings for Gilbert, and that she couldn’t bear to see Gilbert and Eliza looking so content together.
Susan’s temper flared the moment she heard the rumors. Without a second thought, she grabbed her phone and called Isabella. “Isabella, I can’t believe these people are dragging your name through the mud like this! That’s it. I’m going to the reunion, and I’m going to give them a piece of my mind!” she huffed, determined to stand up for her friend.
Isabella, however, wasn’t as ruffled. They both knew the source of the rumors—it was Eliza and her clique, the usual suspects. But since Susan was set on going, Isabella decided to join her. After all, it might turn out to be more fun than she expected.
“Alright, I’m coming with you.”
“Let’s dress to the nines and make sure we hit them where it hurts,” Susan said with fiery determination.
Isabella chuckled, a mischievous glint in her eyes. “Sounds like a plan.”
The day of the reunion arrived, and Susan showed up early at the venue, filled with anticipation. Unexpectedly, the first person she ran into was someone she hadn’t seen in a long time—Giana.
Giana’s eyes widened in shock. Susan had undergone a complete transformation. She wore a crisp white suit dress that exuded sophistication and elegance. Around her neck was the limited-edition diamond necklace from Cavo, its brilliance elevating her already refined appearance. She looked like royalty.
Giana couldn’t suppress the jealousy bubbling inside her. Susan had blossomed into a beautiful woman, far beyond what she had expected. But when Giana noticed the necklace adorning Susan’s neck, a smirk tugged at the corner of her lips. She sauntered over, her tone dripping with false warmth.
“Susan, long time no see. You’re looking more beautiful than ever. But you might want to take off that necklace.”
“Why?” Susan asked, furrowing her brow in confusion.
Giana smiled condescendingly. “Susan, you might not realize how much that necklace is worth. Isabella’s biological parents are farmers. They couldn’t possibly afford something so expensive. Obviously, that necklace is a fake. If you wear it to the reunion, you’ll definitely be laughed at.”
As her words hung in the air, a sudden gasp echoed from behind them. Startled, they both turned to see a foreign woman, her eyes wide with excitement as she stared intently at Susan. Without hesitation, the woman hurried over, her gaze fixed on the necklace.
“Miss, is that necklace yours?”
“Yes, it is,” Susan replied cautiously, curiosity piqued.
“I’ve been searching for this necklace everywhere! My friend is terribly ill, and she adores this piece. It would mean the world to her if I could get it for her. Would you consider selling it to me? I can offer you double the price—two million dollars.”
Susan’s eyebrows shot up. The necklace had originally sold for just one million dollars.
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