Gossip Girl Reborn by Darlene Nunez

Chapter 272 Claim Of Ownership

"Tak, tsk. tsk. Poor thing." Isabella complained.

When the others heard her, they had no idea she was actually talking about Damien.

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"Right? I feel sorry that Deborah is destined to marry such a man. I really wish I could wreck their engagement party," Elaine chimed in boldly. "Maybe 1 should arrange for a few handsome men to lure Deborah away just to prevent her from being picked up by this piece of trash,"

"I don't think Deborah would pay any attention to you, Roland stated.

Elaine scoffed. "She told me that she and Oliver are just a couple in name only. They're even planning on having kids through IVF

"You're right. Deborah's a bit of a clean freak," Ines remarked.

This was the first time Isabella had heard of this, and she immediately she felt much better inside. Otherwise, she would have always felt Deborah was just a good girl who had been ruined by something

vile.

Warching the two carry on with their engagement ceremony and exchanging rings was still utterly nauseating.

Finally, Oliver picked up the microphone.

"I'm thrilled to be engaged to Deborah and believe that we're well on our way to a happy, forever marriage."

Isabella: He sure has a way with words! I'd assumed he'd continue to act recklessly and embarrass himself in such a

situation.

Then, Oliver looked deeply into Deborah's eyes and announced, "Deborah, from this moment on, you are officially my fiancée."

After he finished speaking, he pulled the woman into a hug.

Deborah paused, finding the statement rather odd. It felt as though there was an unnecessary emphasis on ownership, which made her uncomfortable. She had assumed that Oliver also understood that their relationship was purely professional. Still, she kept the show going and cooperated very well.

Isabella was speechless as she watched the scene. Suddenly, Alexander, who was beside her, turned to Elaine. "Elaine, can I borrow your sunglasses?" Elaine's sunglasses were so huge that they covered half of her face. They were a part of her look today, so she didn't take them off when she came in. Hearing Alexander's sudden serious request for her sunglasses, she didn't give it much thought and simply handed then over.

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individuals were always credentialed and wouldn't take inappropriate pictures. However, there had not been any sightings

easily be used to fabricate stories and manipulate public sentiment. To prevent this, Danielle had advised Isabella to cover" her face when encountering such situations, as it would make dealing with them a

of paparazzi. On the other

they?" she asked

paparazzi? How could the Winters family

the small group was

are seated." Everyone looked over. Sure enough, they saw several people sneakily holding

to? Why is he getting people

didn't respond. Instead, he directly contacted Damien on the phone and

situation.

had concluded, and everyone partook in the toast. Upon receiving

Oliver and began to

of my company as nothing. but I've put

rebellious demeanor, Lydia felt a sense of helplessness. She couldn't understand why she could guide other people's

do is tatile to my mom. Just you

like these, but Damien would pretend not to hear

you insist on filming, I have only one request-do not take pictures and videos

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she asked Damien to leave first, indicating that she

with Damien, and I can somewhat understand how you feel," she began. "But you must remember that we are mother and son. It's impossible for me to favor Damien over you, but I've spent more effort on him is because be

Oliver's expression turned glum anyway. "So, I'm just not as

maker of her family and her husband taking a seat back as if he were invisible, he never seemed to be uncomfortable with such an arrangement. Everyone had their own strengths, after all, so why the need for competition? They were such a content couple, but why was their son so

any discord. especially now that her son was about to get married. Immediately, Oliver struggled to maintain his composure. "So, they really are going to announce him