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“Come on, let’s all go together,” Isabella insisted.
“Okay!” Evie quickly agreed, latching onto Isabella’s side and doing her best to avoid Andrew’s icy stare.
The two girls chatted happily, completely ignoring Andrew, who remained silent. The driver, watching the scene unfold, couldn’t help but think that Evie might be in trouble later.
At the Patton family’s residence, Elaine was taken aback to see Isabella bringing Evie home for dinner. However, she greeted Evie warmly.
With her usual charm, Evie said, “Mrs. Patton, you’re absolutely stunning! You look way younger than my mom.”
Elaine chuckled, clearly amused. “Haha, you know how to flatter,” she said, enjoying the compliment.
“I’m just telling the truth! My mom can be a bit fiery, but you’re so gentle. I’m really jealous of my future sister-in-law,” Evie continued, laying on the flattery.
“Sister-in-law?” Elaine asked, a little confused.
Evie’s eyes widened in realization—she’d said something she shouldn’t have. Sensing Andrew’s piercing gaze, she quickly corrected herself without daring to meet his eyes. “I mean, I’m envious of Dane’s future wife. Dane is Isabella’s brother, so he’s like a brother to me too. It must be such a blessing to have a wonderful mother-in-law like you!”
It was a rather forced explanation, but Elaine’s attention shifted. “Oh, Dane! Who knows when he’ll finally settle down and find a wife!”
“Dane is such a catch. It’s just a matter of whether he wants to find someone or not,” Evie said sweetly. Her vibrant and cheerful demeanor was just what elders adored. She quickly won Elaine over.
The dinner that evening was lively and full of warmth. Isabella chatted with Evie about the upcoming singing competition.
Evie hesitated. “Do you really think I can do it? I’m worried I might sing poorly and embarrass you.”
Isabella reassured her with a smile, “This competition is all about original songs. They’re more interested in creativity than perfection.”
“Alright, I’ll give it a shot,” Evie agreed, though still a bit nervous. “But I’m really afraid I’ll let you down.”
“Don’t worry, I’ll be right there with you,” Isabella replied gently, offering Evie a sense of security. Evie brightened up. “Okay, then I’ll give it my best!”
After dinner, Elaine invited Evie to stay the night. Evie was about to agree, but Andrew cut in. “She’ll be coming back with me tonight, Mrs. Patton. We’ll be heading out now. Sorry for the trouble.”
Elaine waved him off. “What trouble? The more, the merrier! Our house hasn’t been this lively in a long time.” She genuinely liked their company.
“We’ll be sure to visit again soon,” Andrew promised.
“Alright, take care.”
As Andrew led Evie out, Isabella couldn’t help but chuckle at Evie’s reluctant expression—she really was too adorable.
The next morning, when Isabella came downstairs, she caught sight of Josie leaving. Isabella raised an eyebrow as she noticed Elaine and Glenn sitting on the sofa, both looking unusually serious.
“Mom, Dad, what’s up?” Isabella asked casually.
Elaine hesitated, casting a silent glance at Glenn, as if urging him to speak.
Picking up on the cue, Glenn replied solemnly, “It seems Kristine is likely going to end up in prison.”
“I see. So, what are you two considering?” Understanding the implication, Isabella continued, “Kristine’s father once saved you, Dad. I can understand if you don’t want her to end up in prison. Perhaps you can send her to another country instead. It might give her a chance to start anew.”
Glenn was taken aback by her insight. This was indeed what he was contemplating, but he wasn’t sure how to discuss it with Isabella, given Kristine’s actions were undeniably unforgivable. He really didn’t want to forgive Kristine, but he couldn’t ignore the kindness his old friend had shown. If his old friend knew Kristine was in prison, it would deeply upset him.
“Isabella, are you okay with this?” Glenn cautiously asked. “If you don’t agree, we can proceed with sending her to prison. After all, she does deserve it.”
Isabella, maintaining her seriousness, replied, “Her parting ways with the Patton family is punishment enough. There’s no need to send her to prison. Just send her abroad, and it will take care of itself.”
“Alright,” Glenn agreed, taking Isabella’s hand with gratitude. “Thank you for your understanding.”
Isabella smiled, knowing that if Kristine were imprisoned, Glenn would carry the burden of guilt for betraying an old friend.
In truth, Kristine’s situation was quite pitiful—both her parents were gone, and living in a foreign country would force her to fend for herself. That alone would be a harsh punishment.
After breakfast, Glenn and Elaine made their way to the police station. When they finally saw Kristine, she looked like a completely different person. The days of detention had taken a toll on her—she was thinner, her hair unkempt, and her eyes hollow.
Upon hearing their decision, Kristine fell to her knees, tears streaming down her face. “Dad, Mom, I’ve spent these days reflecting on everything. I know I’ve been wrong. You gave me a chance to live a wonderful life, and I threw it away. Worse, I tried to harm Isabella. I’ve been such a fool.” Through her sobs, she continued, “Thank you for the opportunity. I’ll do my best to make the most of it out there. And if the chance comes, I promise I’ll repay you.”
Her crying was so intense that it was hard to tell if her tears were genuine or not.
Elaine sighed and handed her a card. “Someone’s waiting for you outside. Go on.”
Kristine took the card, her voice caught in her throat, nodded, and slowly walked away.
Meanwhile, Isabella headed to the office.
“Isabella, did you arrange for Evie to join that singing competition?” Liza appeared just as Isabella settled into her chair, her sharp features contorted with annoyance. “You know Evie hasn’t done well in school, right? Don’t you realize that if she embarrasses herself, it could damage our company’s reputation?”
Teresa chimed in, “Liza, please don’t be upset. I’m sure Isabella has a plan. Who knows? Maybe Evie could actually place in the competition.”
Liza scoffed. “That’s absurd! If Evie had any talent, she wouldn’t have been so irrelevant for this long.” Her contempt was clear as she glared at Isabella. “You’re completely clueless. I have no idea why the company even hired you.”
Isabella met Liza’s gaze with an icy stare. “The results aren’t out yet. How can you be so certain she will embarrass us?”
Liza shot back, “It’s obvious what the outcome will be. If she doesn’t achieve a good ranking, you should consider leaving the company.”
The office fell silent, everyone shocked by the severity of Liza’s words.
Isabella, unfazed, responded, “Fine. But if Evie makes it into the top three, will you agree to leave instead?”
The tension between them was palpable, as if a single word could ignite a full-blown confrontation.
Liza hadn’t anticipated such boldness from Isabella.
“Alright, I accept the bet!” Liza let out a sarcastic laugh. “It doesn’t matter; Evie’s not making it into the top three. So, Isabella, start packing your things.”
With that, Liza strutted back to her office, the sharp clicks of her high heels echoing down the hallway.
Teresa smirked, turning to Isabella. “You’ve got some nerve crossing Liza like that.”
Isabella shot back, “Well, I’m not in the habit of being someone else’s lapdog like you.”
Teresa’s smile vanished instantly. “Enjoy your arrogance while it lasts. I can’t wait to see how confident you are when you’re walking out the door.”
With a huff, Teresa returned to her work.
Isabella had just started to focus on her computer when someone approached her. “Isabella, it might be smarter not to go head-to-head with Liza. I know Evie’s skills, and honestly, she’s just average. There are some really talented singers in this competition. Giana’s competing too, and with her abilities, she’s almost guaranteed first place. It’s going to be tough for Evie to be in the top three.”
Isabella looked at the sweet girl and smiled. “Don’t worry. I’ve got this under control.”
The girl sighed, her concern evident, before heading back to her desk.
The first round of the singing competition was an online selection process, where only the talented ones would advance to the second round. Given Evie’s talent, it was almost certain she’d make it through this initial phase. But the second round was a different beast altogether—only the strongest contenders made it this far.
For the contest, each participant had to submit their own original song. Evie had crafted her track and sent it over to Isabella for feedback. Isabella made a few adjustments and then sent the track back to Evie.
Evie only expected a quick review, but when Isabella sent the track back, it was something entirely different. The edits Isabella had made? They were nothing short of phenomenal.
Evie stared at the revised track in disbelief. She quickly called Isabella. “Hey, be straight with me. Did you bring in a pro for this?”
Isabella chuckled softly. “You could say that. So, what do you think?”
“It’s amazing! Honestly, I’m not exaggerating—I could make it to the final with this. If I nail the performance, I might even take the championship!” Evie was over the moon, absolutely in love with the song.
Isabella smiled, though her eyes grew distant. She was lost in thought. There was a time when she wrote songs like this for Giana as well. But in the end, Giana cast her aside.
On the day of the second round of competition, Isabella escorted Evie to the venue, where they were met with the sight of Giana and Eliza basking in the adoration of a crowd.
Giana, the name on everyone’s lips, was expected to win the championship in this competition.
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