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Bella nodded, her determination clear as she spoke, "I've already had someone look into who she's been in contact with before."

"It's not easy to trace," Gregory asserted confidently, continuing, "When you went to see Jane yesterday, someone with an agenda probably spotted you. They'd want to erase any trace of their past, moving faster than us in covering their tracks."

"Instead of chasing shadows, the best move is to lay low for now. Let the dust settle, and once their guard is down, we can start connecting the dots."

"But the contact I've had with my mom yesterday and today goes way beyond the normal interactions between a designer and a client."

I raised my concern, "Wouldn't it be hard to shake off their suspicion?"

This shadowy figure's tactics bore a striking resemblance to another from two years ago, both adept at staying concealed. Deeply cunning, they wouldn't easily let their guard down.

Herbert squinted thoughtfully, "Sis, how about we publicly announce Jane as your goddaughter?"

"That way, we have a legitimate reason for your recent frequent interactions with Jane, offering her protection in plain sight."

"Then, about Jane..."

Bella was eager to reveal my background tonight, but the thought of the unseen adversary remaining at large left her worried.

She looked at me, concern in her eyes, fearing I might be upset.

reassuring smile, agreeing with Gregory and Herbert's plan, "Mom, I think Gregory and Uncle Herbert are right. Compared to living

adversary's reach was too far and

still

gained anything from their meddling, with only my background being

breath, "Alright, then. I'll announce you as

plenty to boast about for a while,"

It was Christine,

I got up to meet her, giving Gregory an encouraging look

so relaxed, sat up straight on the couch, his demeanor unexpectedly...

like he's finally

lounge,

emerged from Bella's lounge in my eye-catching outfit, I

young men approached, asking for my

the banquet hall, an uninvited guest

sent an invitation to the Myers

a pop idol with millions of followers came over to chat, "You look stunning, and your

you the hotshot designer, Elena? You must be quite close to

knowing his angle, I remained polite, "Thank you, yes, I am. And Ms. Taylor... we're quite close,