The Billionaire And His Son Want Me Back by Juliette Vaughan

Chapter 72

When Marissa saw the brooch, her expression shifted menacingly. Her usually gentle demeanor cracked as she snatched the brooch and hurled it to the floor. "This kind of trash has no place here."

Alexis fell silent immediately, understanding that Marissa wasn't talking about the brooch itself but was using it as a veiled jab at someone else.

They had been classmates since high school. Marissa had always maintained a graceful, magnanimous image in front of everyone-never clashing with others, always warm and accommodating. This was the first time Alexis had seen her so enraged and unhinged. For a moment, she didn't know how to react. After a long pause and seeing Marissa gradually calm down, Alexis finally spoke again, "Are you okay, Marissa?"

Marissa's shoulders rose and fell as she took two deep breaths. When she looked up, her face had returned to its usual calm and gentle expression. "I'm fine. I'm sorry for scaring you just now. I was just in a bad mood, but it's all good now."

Alexis sighed in relief, though a hint of confusion lingered in her mind. Something about Marissa felt different now, making it hard to treat her with the same casual familiarity as before. "Marissa, are you still planning to attend the opening gala later?"

Alexis had come here for the gala tonight and had even prepared the perfect dress for the occasion. But with Marissa in this state, Alexis wondered if her own attendance might depend on Marissa's decision. Marissa noticed the hope in Alexis' eyes and smiled, "Don't worry. I'll be there."

Alexis visibly relaxed, though she couldn't resist a superficial show of concern. "But are you sure you can handle it?"

remained gentle and serene on the surface. "I'll be fine." There was no way she

for me today," Marissa said, taking Alexis' hand to convey friendliness and sincerity. "You have to believe me I was just panicking at the time. That's

known each other since high school. I know exactly what kind of person you are I'd never doubt you." Whether Marissa's words were

dropping to the

"As long as you're by Dominick's side, no

That's a relief..." Marissa's eyes carried a faint smile, but her thoughts were entirely different. She pondered, 'Keeping these fools in line is just for appearances. I couldn't care less what they actually think. What matters to me is what Dom and

said anything directly, but he's definitely been colder toward me lately. And Sonny-he acted like he didn't even hear me

inside, speaking from behind the curtain, "Are you ready, Marissa? I'll take you back to your

leaning on Alexis for support as

looking at her with his usual calm expression, she forced a bitter smile. "Julian, you know me. I don't even know what came over me today, doing something so foolish. Please believe me. It wasn't my intention.

her shoulder a reassuring pat. "I know what kind of person you

then left him and their child out of nowhere, leaving him utterly broken. And