Gossip Girl Reborn by Darlene Nunez

hapter 17 Pretentious Woman

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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?

of events, it had turned into Christopher keeping Company with Luma. How did that happen? Henry and Marjorie were quick to come to Bianca's defense because

unexpectedly interjected. "Perhaps there has been a misunderstanding. I did

he glanced at Isabella, who looked like she was diger to start an argument. He was pleased by how she had ined the term

unspoken understanding left Banca flushing with embarrassment and momentarily speechless She

sho dumbfounded.

Christopher was aho du

sister was merely correcting your statement earlier. Why

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to the Cowells.

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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 babella's words imply that she was acknowledging that Christopher and Bianca were a couple on

eyes

you overlook them?

my own... That's

of the onlookers

but voire out, "Isn't she

Bianca finally lost her composure, her eyes brimming with tears. Just as she was about to

good that you've realized you're not completely

face instantly turned

own here."

woman is too naive. Her words lack sp much logic that it makes it easy for others to spot her flaws. Maybe it's because everyone around her spoils her too much, leading her to believe that she can get

him in shock. What on

did as she pleased, knowing fully well that Alexander

on a tearful performance to salvage the situation, Alexander abruptly ended the confrontation with a polite gesture of

of confusion and anger, the Cowells suppressed their feelings and reluctantly

the others

was encountering such a situation for the

"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 embarrass her like

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

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saying that Lura deserves to be humilitated when she

curious tone

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

he really Alexander's

he heard Isabella's inner thoughts because Christopher was indeed his

at Christopher with dissatisfacon Cnrik our parents had always taught us to focus on the issue and not be biased

should understand the importance of

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

he really that clueless, or does the Quirks have a thing for retentious