Chapter 434

Bella chuckled in surprise, “Huh? How did you already know? So much for the surprise.”

“I saw Ivy’s post on Instagram before she boarded the plane.”

“Alright then.” Bella smiled, “I’m here on some business, plus, as you’ve heard from Crystal, Summer is quite fond of Vista Town. I’m planning to check out a few properties here, thinking about settling down.”

Her tone grew complex towards the end. It seemed like a reluctant decision after a long struggle. As if she wasn’t fond of Vista Town herself, but wanted to fulfill Summer Taylor’s wish.

I nodded, “It’s clear you adore your daughter.”

“Of course, she’s my only girl.” Mentioning this softened Bella’s voice, “For her, I’m willing to do anything.”

I smiled warmly, “A mother’s strength, you’re truly a wonderful mom. So, you’ll be staying in Vista Town for a while then?”

“If all goes as planned, yes. Why do you ask?”

“The gown is being tailored as we speak. It should be ready for fitting in about a week. If there’s anything you’re not satisfied with, we’ll still have time to make adjustments.”

If I remember correctly, Bella is attending a red carpet event for a prestigious film award this month. She’s attending as a judge.

“Sounds good.” Bella agreed with a smile, then added, “I called you today for another reason.”

puzzled, “What

gala tomorrow night, attended by

a moment, then quickly caught on, “Are you

with many

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by my mentor. He argued that

to focus on my studies rather than business. Once my studies were complete, the choice would be mine.

do you say, join me at the

hesitated,

all.” Bella dismissed with a smile, “Jane, I’ll be in Vista Town often. If you

I was touched, responding with a bright

“I’ve sent the gala details to your phone.

“Sure!”

held her phone, looking somewhat melancholic. In earlier years, Bella often appeared this way. But lately, Ivy rarely saw her like this,

massaged her temples, “I’m just too happy, I guess. I find myself wanting to talk more with her,

a chord

very few genuinely mattered to her over the past decades.

a few times.

raised an eyebrow, “More than

like you could adopt her as a goddaughter.” Ivy had been with her from obscurity to stardom, officially her agent but in truth, a confidant.

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