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Bella’s choice of attire was bold yet elegant.
She wore a black suit of her own design, a stark contrast to the elaborate gowns worn by the other elite ladies.
A yellow diamond brooch, crafted by the renowned designer Alexa, sparkled on her chest.
As she confidently walked to her seat, her presence was undeniable.
Unlike the pampered princesses around her, Bella exuded the authority and poise of a queen.
Rosalind, who had been watching Bella closely, was seething with jealousy.
The whispers around her only stoked the fire.
The ladies were in awe of Bella’s grace and beauty.
“Who is she? She’s so elegant!” one of them murmured.
“She’s really young.
I would’ve thought she was the head of a conglomerate.
Her confidence is unreal!” another commented.
“Look at that brooch! That’s ‘The Twilight God,’ Alexa’s most exclusive collection! It’s worth a fortune!” a third woman gasped.
Rosalind’s jealousy boiled over as she heard the praise Bella was receiving.
She was too proud to admit it, but she couldn’t help but feel inferior.
“Hah! Anna really knows how to manipulate Mr.
Thompson,” she sneered.
Jean, equally jealous but still admiring Bella’s style, couldn’t hold back.
“I’ve given you the best of everything and trained you for this moment, but look at Anna.
She’s doing better than you! If your aunt hadn’t pushed you toward Justin, you wouldn’t even have had a chance with him.
”
“Mom! I’ve already won.
Why are you still saying these demoralizing things?” Rosalind’s voice shook with frustration.
“So what if Anna is hanging around Asher Thompson? The Salvador family isn’t any worse than the Thompson family! And Justin will never go back to her.
He’s mine.
”
Jean shot her a worried glance.
“Don’t be so confident.
Justin has been distant.
Even I can see it.
Plus, Nigel’s been doing everything he can to delay Justin and Anna’s divorce.
That means there’s still a chance for them to get back together.
Don’t think it’s over just because Anna doesn’t live with him anymore.
”
Rosalind clenched her fists, trying to shake off her doubts.
As Bella walked past the back row, she gave off a subtle fragrance that caused Shannon and Bethany to stiffen.
“Mom, where is that country girl going?” Bethany whispered, her tone nervous.
Shannon, already irritated, couldn’t hide her discomfort.
She had assumed Bella would be seated at the back, but to her surprise, Bella walked confidently toward the first row, where the high-ranking figures were seated.
Justin watched as Bella approached.
His heart skipped a beat, but Bella didn’t even spare him a glance.
She walked right past him, taking the seat next to his.
It was Asher’s seat, and Justin couldn’t hide his confusion.
“Asher asked Ms.
Brown to attend in his place? I didn’t know about this,” Ryan muttered, surprised and curious.
Justin’s frown deepened as he stared at the woman now sitting just a few feet away.
Bella’s smile was serene, her expression aloof.
She seemed completely uninterested in him.
Ryan’s shock only deepened as he noticed Bella’s brooch.
“Damn it, she’s been wearing ‘The Twilight God’ this whole time!” he cursed.
“I tried everything to get it for my mother’s birthday three years ago.
I even offered $100 million for it, but Alexa didn’t even give me the time of day.
And now Anna has it.
.
.
”
The air around them was thick with tension as everyone in the room began to take notice of Bella’s presence, her beauty, and her undeniable confidence.
