Goodbye, My Love

This left Bella standing there rigidly, her face morphing into an unflattering expression.

As Bella had eagerly attempted to initiate a conversation only to be blatantly ignored, Marina discovered an outlet for her irritation, releasing a scornful laugh. “Who is so desperate to curry favor? It’s a pity no one even acknowledges you! Such a pitiful sycophant!”

With indignation flaring in her chest, Bella retorted with a smirk, “Is that so? At least I wasn’t expelled. Marina, Marco just personally asked you to leave. Are you not going, or are you waiting for someone to physically remove you?”

At this, Marina’s countenance darkened.

Bella, feeling triumphant, turned to the fawning crowd around her, proclaiming, “Did you all see that? I told you! Cozying up to Marina won’t help in collaborating with the Bryant Group! What is she? Not only is she irrelevant to the Bryant Group, but she’s also an embarrassing burden even within her own family!”

A wave of fury surged within Marina. Earlier, she had already harbored resentment towards Marco after his public humiliation of her. Despite her innate fear of him, the knowledge that he was merely a bastard child further inflamed her indignation.

dare an illegitimate child treat her this

didn’t even want to attend this damn banquet! The only reason I showed up was to save face for the Bryant family! Who does Marco think he is? Without my mother, he’s nothing! He has no authority over the Bryant Group! What’s his standing? What right does

surprise. She questioned,

that Marco’s

after her tirade, but the realization of what she had inadvertently revealed made her face turn

made a quick

derisively, “Marina’s brain isn’t functioning correctly. Look how upset she is. She is just

times, and they

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Except for Bella.

with a thoughtful look but maintained her composure for the rest

of the evening banquet, Bella entered a Luxurious car and addressed the person in the