Gossip Girl Reborn by Darlene Nunez

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Upon hearing Isabella's string of complaints, Alexander noticed that Christopher had stopped in his tracks. He looked like he had seen a ghost. Alexander immediately understood what was going on.

Before Christopher could speak, Alexander intervened, "Chris, stay here and help me entertain the guests?

Alexander's tone was heavy. Although it was not quite a command, it instinctively drew attention away from the previous topic.

"Let me assist Bianca inside first, she's having trouble moving. Before Christopher could finish, the disruptive voice surfaced again.

Is he stupid? She has her parents and sister right there! It's not his turn to lend her a hand. Even if he is her boyfriend, there's no need for him to keep insisting. Not to mention how quokward their relationship status is right now. Alerander is clearly trying to remind him that his actions are inappropriate. Is he so in love that he can't understand it? It must be. Otherwise, he wouldn't have attacked Luna blindly just now.

Christopher was stunned by the torrent of insults hurled at him. Instantly, embarrassment and anger welled up within him. He quickly turned to Isabella and yelled angrily, "You..."

"Huh?" Isabella was puzzled.

Isabella thought Christopher was trying to greet her although his tone didn't sound too pleasant.

However, based on Isabella's memory, she indeed didn't get along with the hot-tempered Christopher.

Since young, Christopher had always admired Alexander. However, due to the Alexander's marriage. Christopher harbored strong resentment toward Isabella, who was of a similar age. Despite both working in the entertainment industry, Christopher had no intention of supporting Isabella in any way. He even refused to address her as his sister-in-law in public or private. However, Christopher had never directly confronted Isabella out of respect for his brother.

Christopher hadn't expected that Isabella would actually dare to think of him like that,

"Chris?" Bianca whispered, puzzled by his sudden halt. Since she couldn't tell that Christopher was glaring at Isabella from her point of view, she assumed that he was looking at Luna, who was standing next to Isabella. Bianca instantly felt aggrieved. Biting her lower lip, she gently shoved Christopher away and said, "Chris, you should accompany Luna. I'll be fine on my own."

Luna had kept her mouth shut, but upon hearing that, she couldn't help pointing out, "Mr. Alexander was the one who asked Mr. Christopher to stay and help him entertain the guests. Why am I being dragged into this?" Bianca was momentarily stunned. Her eyes widened in shock as she looked at Luna. Then, her eyes welled up

with tears as if she was overwhelmed with injustice.

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"What kind of attitude is this? You really enjoy picking on your sister, don't you? We shouldn't have brought you along!" Henry and Marjorie defended Bianca instantly,

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Meanwhile, oblivious to Bianca's tearful expression, Christopher turned his head and mer Lama's cold

Watamente. Did she just refer to me as Mr. Christopher? dn she always call me Christopher

A peculiar feeling of discomfort inexplicably arose within Christopher, only to be interrupted by a certain

stand this any longer. I may not know Lasery well but this init

"Earlier, my husband only requested for Christopher to stay. He didn't mention Luna. Is there any particular reason you brought that up!".

Tabella's tone was not accusatory, but rather one of genuine curiosity and a desire to understand, which uften proved to be an effective approach

When Isabella posed the question, everyone present fell silent. A strange and cerie atmosphere settled over the party, and many people began to see the simation in a new light.

Yeah, where did that suddenly come from?

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refute Isabella when Alexander unexpectedly interjected. "Perhaps there has been a misunderstanding. I did indeed

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moment, Isabella smiled warmly at Bianca and spoke to her friendly "By the way, there was something off about what you just said. What do you mean by letting Christopher accompany Luna, ared saying that you can handle on your own? You shouldn't say such things" The people around were taken aback. Did

forgotten about their recent conflict. Her eyes

are right here, alive and well. How can you overlook them? If all else fails, your sister is here too! They will never leave

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of the onlookers

but voire out, "Isn't she just being

not!" Bianca finally lost her composure, her eyes brimming with tears. Just as she was about to say something, Isabella

"It's good that you've realized

face instantly

own here."

to spot her flaws. Maybe it's because everyone around her spoils her too much, leading her to believe that she can get away with anything. But sorry, darling, I am an expert when it comes to dealing

looked around him in shock. What on

well that Alexander would handle the situation

as Bianca was about to put on a tearful performance to salvage

feeling a mix of confusion and anger, the Cowells suppressed their feelings and

at Isabella and the others before leaving her eyes reflecting

for the first time and didn't know

Christopher finally asked, "What were you all doing just now? Bianca is so innocent. She surely didn't do it on purpose. She just misspoke. Why did you have to

he and Bianca were star-crossed lovers obstructed by his existing engagement with Luna Bianca's occasional insecurity and mistakes

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humilitated when she

curious tone

often makes Bianca cry. One moment of embarrassment for her is no big deal!" he defended Isabella looked

really

he heard Isabella's inner

always taught us to focus on the issue and not be

but you should understand the importance

being in his twenties, Christopher couldn't help but finch when Alexander reprimanded him. He obediently listened, though his eyes

clueless, or does the Quirks have a thing for