Chapter 319

Since Ryan was not around and Mrs. Hoffman was still convalescing abroad, Bethany’s scheme to earn some brownie points faced a temporary setback. However, the thrill of Ryan accepting her gift made her heart race. She might not be able to fall asleep tonight.

In the afternoon, the two of them enjoyed the fall scenery beneath the enormous parasol tree in the Hoffman family’s backyard, sipping afternoon tea.

“Zoe, when did you meet Bella?” Bethany’s internal alarms blared, carrying a mix of hatred and jealousy directed at Bella.

“I bumped into her backstage the day before yesterday during my master’s music performance,” Zoe replied nonchalantly.

With a relaxed posture, legs crossed, Zoe took a sip of black tea and glanced at Bethany, inquiring, “From the tone of your voice, it seems like you have a grudge against Bella.”

“Grudge? More like an irreconcilable feud!”

“Is it that serious?”

“Zoe, you’ve been abroad for a long time, so there are many things you don’t know.” Bethany gritted her teeth, her voice dripping with disdain.

pulling the strings, manipulating

in utter

My elder brother likes her too?”

by that bitch! Bella is quite skilled at captivating men. She’s a natural-born temptress!” Bethany was on the verge of exploding. Her cheeks flushed in anger. “But luckily, they are not as close now. I suppose

with Ryan. He just never sleeps with the same woman twice. She’s just a plaything for him. He won’t get serious.

with a comforting smile. “But Bethany, you’re different. Our families have a good

to tears. “Aww, Zoe! You’re such a good friend!” She felt like she had embarked

“By the way,

Zoe the most.

Bella and Justin?” This was

this makes me even angrier!” Bethany clenched her fists

did you say?!” Zoe suddenly stood up, and the precious tea cup in her hand fell onto the lawn. “Ex-wife?! How is that possible? Didn’t Justin just break up with Rosalind? He hasn’t even gotten married! How

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a secret marriage, and they just divorced recently. Additionally, my grandfather was the one who set

to the fire. “Even after their divorce, Justin and Bella remained close. Rosalind tried to cling to him and make a scene twice, but Justin hadn’t completely moved on from Bella! Rosalind brought it upon herself by annoying Justin with her silly

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