Gossip Girl Reborn by Darlene Nunez

Reading Juicy Gossip in Her Mind

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Upon hearing this, Christopher and Rosalie were suddenly struck by a realization that there was indeed a high-stakes benefit being manipulated in the shadows.

This revelation, however, left a bitter taste, a stark reminder of the scheming nature of both Scarlett's closest kin and her former lover.

It was a classic case of wolves banding together, though in truth, it was mainly the gambler, Javier, orchestrating the entire scheme, using Scarlett's relatives as unwitting pawns in his elaborate game. Given their poor management of Scarlett's agency, it was clear that their minds were preoccupied with nothing but financial gain. Isabella's sentiments echoed the group's feelings, reinforcing the grim picture of the manipulation at play.

I'm appalled by their ruthlessness. They think Scarlett has become defiant and presumed that marrying her off to someone of high social standing might only exacerbate her rebellious streak. From their perspective, Javier, who had always been affable and polite, presented a preferable option. In the past, he had often played the mediator during family disputes, even convincing Scarlett to apologize, which they viewed as a mark of profound respect for elders. Thus, in this critical juncture, they opted for what they deemed the lesser of two evils-arranging for Scarlett to marry Javier in an attempt to reclaim control over her.

won't comment on Bartholomeo's behavior, but when her own mother behaves like this, I'm truly at a loss for words...

Feeling the echo of Isabella's speechlessness, both Christopher and Rosalie shared a similar sense of dismay,

The situation was reminiscent of an earlier encounter with another family equally driven by skewed priorities. The family dynamics reminded them of Luna's parents, whose blatant favoritism was repulsive in its own right.

The extent to which a mother would exploit her own daughter for the advantage of her maiden family was even more infuriating.

If it weren't for Scarlett's financial capabilities, she might have been traded off to cover the expenses of her cousin's wedding.

Christopher was about to dismissively comment, "Surely not," to Rosalie, suggesting that even a mother favoring outsiders over her own child would not stoop to such depths.

However, they quickly realized that the boundaries of absurdity were far more expansive than they had imagined.

by her father was instead intended by her mother to finance her cousin's overseas education. Consequently, they urged Scarlett to enroll in a regular university. They justified this by suggesting it

for Scarlett to be matched with a boy from a wealthy family who was at

the dowry be paid in advance to enhance their nephew's educational opportunities. Their rationale was that her beauty might attract bullying, so this arrangement would provide her with protection at school by her future husband.

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to apply direct pressure on Scarlett. Thus, she covertly made her own arrangements and discreetly signed up for the

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Scarlett; thus, no one could fully comprehend her emotional needs. Perhaps she believed that once she became strong enough, those people would simply be there for her, acting as a family should The sole consolation was that Scarlett wasn't entirely consumed by familial affection; there was still a chance for her to rescue herself

steadfast in her decision not to alter her stance. She was

that Bartholomeo and Sienna had failed in their protracted persuasions,

or ask me to make a promise, anything,

buddy a knowing look, prompting him to lead the surrounding crowd in a chorus of cheers. "Marry him, marry

the sounds of encouragement as people got caught up in the moment. The background music intensified, and the person live-streaming the event connected the stream to a large screen, showing comments that predominantly urged

zenith. Feeling the immense pressure, Scarlett looked

dismay, speechless at the sight of a perfectly competent young woman being metaphorically thrust into hell by a group

your mother and uncle, my

the corner with her hair tightly pulled back, adding to her stern appearance. Seeing her son point her out, she slightly furrowed her brows but chose to

seeing a real mother and daughter-in-law pair on

as she considered the ramifications of her decision. Refusing Javier now could potentially damage the amicable relationship she had

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I temporarily comply to avoid

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