The Road to Rebirth Her Fresh Start and His Late Sorrow by Helena R. Bates

Chapter 81

Nancy casually lifted her head, only to lock eyes with the approaching figure of pure beauty.

It was Susan, one of her so-called rivals.

The animosity in Susan's gaze was unmistakable, but Nancy remained cold and collected. "If you can be here, why can't I?"

A year had passed since they last met. Susan, even more stunning and mature, could only harbor jealousy.

"Since you've left the scene, do you think it's still your era?" Susan sneered.

"We'll see about that soon," Nancy replied, her tone light.

Susan's face twisted in anger. "You!"

"What about me? Maybe you should focus on your skills instead of worrying about Lena's. Or is it that you have a crush on Lena?" Lenard interjected sharply.

Laughter erupted around them.

sting of their words, especially with Lenard

Susan's anger turned into a mocking laugh. "Lena, there's something you're right about. Soon, you'll see

that, she stormed off as if she were the only possible

his disdain. "Nutcase, she

reassured her, "Don't worry, Nancy. Susan's got nothing on you. If NY doesn't

expression turned complicated; Susan's confident vibe made her

Lenard. "Lenard, it's been a while.

reluctant smile, Nancy encouraged him, "Go ahead. You've always wanted to collaborate with

hesitated but quipped, "Just stay put, Nancy. I'll be right

to her. From the exchange between Susan and Nancy, it was clear to

barely hanging on to its top-tier status.

by the scrutiny, Nancy walked to the dessert table, reaching for

"Mr. Sandro has arrived."

models in looks. I wonder what

her gaze meeting Baldrick's.