Gossip Girl Reborn by Darlene Nunez

Chapter 212 Your Plan Really Had Me Mentally Drained

This bizarre incident naturally provoked various expressions of disgust and astonishment.

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Isabella spoke with such enthusiasm and interest, capturing the undivided attention of everyone else.

Interestingly, Roland and Clifford were rather restless, their eyes darting toward Josiah. Didn't Josiah mention something about borrowing money carlier? Could it really be such a coincidence?

At this point, Josiah was already feeing extremely uneasy. It wasn't because he thought Isabella was intentionally mocking him, but rather he began to doubt. If Isabella had heard about Dakota borrowing money despite not being a close friend, then....could it be true? "I heard she landed a big client today, which really saved her from a pressing situation. This must be the place. Isabella mused before turning to Josiah. "Ah, did your sister-in-law specifically ask for her? Did she happen to watch my show, liked my makeup, and approved of Dakota's skills? Well, I really owe her one."

Isabella wouldn't play favorites. If she was going to expose Josiah, she wouldn't spare Audrey either.

Josiah's face immediately turned a myriad of colors, his expression shifting constantly.

Right, Audrey sought Dakota out, and the latter was at the get-together too. Could everything be such a coincidence? I'm so confused, and I have this nagging feeling that something is off

"Yes, Audrey probably brought Dakota here to introduce her to more connections. Her boyfriend is useless, so she can only rely on her own'efforts to earn money."

"Ill go and introduce myself later," Ines said enthusiastically. "Ill help out the young lady and keep her busy so she can forget about that scm."

Deborah nodded too as she planned to get acquainted with Dakota as well.

Josiah's face was already contorted with humiliation, and his fists were clenched tight.

Finally, curiosity got the better of Roland. "Do you know her?"

Clifford also found it extremely odd. "Your expression changed so dramatically. Don't tell me that Dakota just happens to be your girlfriend." This statement instantly silenced the entire table.

Everyone saw Josiah's eyes shift, yet he didn't deny anything. Gradually, everyone became astonished, their eyes widening in surprise.

The atmosphere instantly turned awkward. The people who had just been criticizing the se'm all looked at Isabella, at a loss for what to do.

Isabella quickly covered her mouth, nearly bursting into laughter. Then, she put on a surprised expression.

"It's you? No wonder everyone's been saying that Dakota's boyfriend is a freeloader. So it's been you all along, pretending to be poor to test her and living off her, huh?"

This statement was like a bolt from the blue. What was originally a friendly test game now felt completely different, as everyone at the table was naturally inclined to support their own friends

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However, with people from both sides now knowing each other, the situation felt entirely different. Everyone's gaze toward Josiale was filled with disapproval, Finished

Josiah's face had already turned ashen, but he remained silent. His gaze was fixed on Dakota's distant figure.

As the atmosphere had gotten too eerie, Damien coughed and hastily changed the subject.

what is Audrey doing? Does she know Dakota

change the

grew even more awkward. After all, Ines was the only one who hadn't yet figured out the past relationship between Audrey and Josiah. Aiden knew the information was crucial, so he directly shared it with Ines, disregarding

so shocked that she

for a recommendation?" Deborah calmly

that their friend could have such ulterior motives. But given the current uncanny circumstances, they couldn't

is this all

people sharing the table looked

tense atmosphere, someone uttered a sentence,

who you are? If you've guessed wrong, you'll be exposed when

at Dakota, yet Dakota had kept her head bowed

identity and still came, was it on purpose? Did she come to seek reconciliation

a void in his heart

washed over him, but before he could react, Dakota had already

forming in his throat, not daring to avert his gaze

a mix of tension and excitement in

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she? But she didn't look surprised.

was going

just standing by and watching the drama

themselves when

even look

and why she was ignoring him and refusing to look his way when

acted as if she hadn't. Was she showing

from a deep-seated unease

front,

Dakota and Josiah meet? But judging by Dakota's reaction,

she was lost in thought,

this makeup artist, Dakota, has worked

What?

compose herself. Forcing a smile, she greeted Isabella, "Hello, Ms. Jeannet." There was still-a hint of unease and embarrassment in her eyes because she felt somewhat presumptuous addressing Isabella that

was my makeup artist to her friends? She mentioned it, Dakota admitted it, and now everyone is coming to me for confirmation. Does this mean they don't believe it?

on?

with a smile, "Oh, Dakota, you're here too! I was wondering why Audrey is pretending to be so

if they had misheard Isabella. She was complimenting Audrey's

that even Audrey thought

already having a

younger generation didn't have to mind at all. They all took

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gaze. Instead, she turned to her group of friends and said, "I told you, it's

Even though we're wealthy, we're not fools. Mrs. Quirk, how much does she charge you for makeup?" That instantly