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.

way, then what is Audrey doing? Does she know Dakota

attempt to change the topic was

figured out the past relationship between

shocked that she nearly

recommendation?" Deborah calmly questioned. After all, such incidents were

motives. But given the current uncanny circumstances, they couldn't help but harbor suspicions. Before anyone could express their surprise, a group of people were already

is this all

the table looked on in

someone uttered a sentence, though

sure Dakota knows who you are? If

yet Dakota had

busy speculating initially. Since Dakota knew his identity and still came, was it on purpose? Did she come to seek reconciliation and provide an opportunity

Josiah suddenly felt a void in his heart as if he had

over him, but before he could react, Dakota had

a lump forming in his throat, not daring to avert his

also glancing back and forth between the two, a mix of tension and excitement in

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look surprised. She

going to

just standing

themselves when Dakota

was practically glaring Dakota because she wouldn't even look at him. He

money, and why she was ignoring him and refusing

Was she showing her displeasure toward him at that moment,

felt utterly exasperated. This agitation stemmed from a deep-seated unease within him which

at the front, completely unable to comprehend the twisted logic

to have Dakota and Josiah meet? But judging by Dakota's reaction, it's unlikely that they'll

as she was lost in

this makeup artist, Dakota, has worked with

What?

Dakota had managed to compose herself. Forcing a smile, she greeted Isabella, "Hello, Ms. Jeannet." There was still-a hint of unease and embarrassment in her eyes

Dakota was my makeup artist to her friends? She mentioned it, Dakota admitted it,

on?

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

they had misheard Isabella. She was complimenting Audrey's

confusing that even Audrey thought

a headache,

watch, but the younger generation didn't have to mind at all. They all took

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Instead, she turned to her group of friends and said, "I told you, it's worth every penny." Audrey's group of friends,

we're not fools. Mrs. Quirk, how much does she charge you

of events, Isabella immediately consulted the