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 defending Lena,

"Lena, there's something you're right about. Soon, you'll

stormed off as if she

couldn't hide his disdain. "Nutcase, she thinks she's all

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

expression turned complicated; Susan's confident vibe

another man approached Lenard. "Lenard, it's been a while. Do you have

smile, Nancy encouraged him, "Go ahead. You've always wanted

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

her. From the exchange between Susan and Nancy, it was clear to most that Nancy was the mastermind behind Lena's

year ago, barely hanging on to its top-tier status. If things didn't

to the dessert table, reaching for a piece of candy. That was when the crowd buzzed with

"Mr. Sandro has arrived."

Sandro outshines models in looks. I wonder what type

her gaze meeting Baldrick's. His custom-tailored white