Gossip Girl Reborn by Darlene Nunez

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Isabella was in Alexander's study, scrutinizing the investment return charts he had brought back. Although she

didn't quite understand any of it, she decided to play along and pretend to supervise.

Although she claimed to be looking at the charts, her gaze had already drifted elsewhere.

Alexander's white bathrobe hung loosely open, the crystal chandelier's light casting a glow on the defined lines

of his muscular physique. With each breath, his chest muscles seemed to suppress a certain power. His hair and

brows, dampened by the mist, appeared as if th Oh, the allure of beauty! Why does the CEO exude such a casual

yet refined charm once his suit is off? I'm increasingly reluctant to consider divorce. Keeping him around as a

treat for my eyes sounds like a good plan.

Originally, Alexander had a content look on his face, but it immediately froze. Why did the thought of divorce

cup again?

But in just two months, his crush and first love is set to return. Once she's back, it will all be a whirlwind of

and ambiguity. She'll play the victim, he'll misunderstand; she'll be in pain, and he'll be upset. Meanwhile, I'll be

stuck in the middle like a prop, facilitating their Alexander took a deep breath. He really wanted to grab Isabella's

head and tell her to stop her random thoughts.

Where on earth did you get such ideas? Can't you check my memories? Then why don't you do so!

Yes, she was my crush, but she's definitely not my first love!

During their university years, he and Eleanor admired each other. She pursued him, and since he didn't mind,

they naturally began dating.

Given his emotionally reserved nature and discomfort toward intimacy, their relationship over the years was

mostly composed of spending ttogether in classes and academic activities. They hadn't even shared a single

passionate kiss, as was typical of lovers. However, he had indeed noticed how Eleanor subtly hinted at the

sweetness between them to others.

Back then, Hannah had heard more than her fair share of such rumors. The entire school was buzzing with talk

about how madly in love they were with each other. In reality, that was far from the truth.

Afterward, Eleanor suddenly mentioned breaking up and going abroad. He naturally accepted it and wished her

well.

His reason for not engaging in any romantic relationships afterward was due to the overwhelming responsibilities

of taking over the family business. As a CEO, there simply wasn't

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However, everyone thought it was because he was unable to let go of his past love. But that was not the case at

all.

Strictly speaking, he wasn't sure if what they had could truly be called love. After witnessing several of his

siblings make foolish decisions in the nof love, his doubts only intensified..

Nonetheless, given Alexander's personality, he couldn't exactly grab Isabella's car and sternly emphasize his

situation to her.

He felt that Isabella was such a gossip and believed that she would eventually find out on her own. then be sure

that he would never divorce for the sake of a stranger. She would comfortably take on her role as his wife, and

after that, they could sincerely work on their mar For instance, he had already started to heed his parents’

advice. He learned to indulge in Isabella's little passions to cultivate their relationship when in private.

However, more often than not, she annoyed him.

In truth, Isabella was quite misunderstood. She wasn't ssort of privacy-invading fanatic. Unless there was

sjuicy gossip wherein she might look into the matter more, she actually wouldn't go out of her way to pry

into anything.

After all, for her, Alexander was merely an acquaintance who happened to meet her aesthetic standards. If

anything, he could barely be considered a friend. It was inevitable that they were going to get a divorce sooner

or later.

If she knew too much and happened to fall for him, wouldn't that be troublesome? After all, she did acknowledge

Alexander had charm.

Isabella had grown accustomed to living alone in the past, so she was a person who knew how to protect herself.

Therefore, it was hard for her to genuinely care for someone. Otherwise, she wouldn't have remained single in

her previous life. Just as Isabella was irresistibly tempted to poke at a certain someone's abs, her phone vibrated.

"Huh? Why does it feel like my financial luck has been absurd lately? Just because | ordered. takeout, it's worth

this much? Why are there decimals?" Isabella instinctively showed the phone

screen to Alexander.

Alexander's eyebrows lifted slightly as he replied. "She must have given you all the spare change she had on her.

She's planning to focus on painting at hand preparing for her exams during this period, so she won't be

needing it. Consider it her way of eliminating any "I can't accept all this!"

"She's already expressed that it's her heartfelt gift. You should accept it."

Isabella responded cheerily with a "Thanks, Rich Lady" sticker. Then, she transferred most of that money to

Alexander.

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Upon hearing his phone chwith a notification, a slight smile curved Alexander's lips. The frustration that had

been provoked by the annoying woman earlier vanished without a trace.

"Rosalie really has sbackbone," Isabella said. "Even though she might have had a chance to regain her spot

by pleading with you, she chose to rely on her own abilities to the test."

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Rosalie felt that once she had lost her chance, it was truly gone - a punishment for her own foolishness.

However, now that she had cto her senses, she wouldn't easily give up on her dreams.

Since there were no spots left, she chose to take the exam herself, determined to get into her dream arts

academy.

Even if the process was a hundred times harder, she was unwilling to give up.

"It might not necessarily be a bad thing for her. Overcoming adversity makes one appreciate things more. It's

better than being deceived by sreckless youth later." He then gave a light. smile and added, "I believe she

has the potential because she truly loves painting." After returning, Isabella couldn't help but contemplate. It

seemed as if everyone had their own. dreams. In comparison, she wondered if her lack of dreams was related to

her past state of being penniless and constantly struggling to survive.

Had | been born into wealth, would | also have had particular ambitions / yearned to accomplish?

Perhaps, she should also strive to enrich herself, to seek out her own dreams. After all, she had a modest amount

of assets now.

A few days later.

No. I've changed my mind. Why wouldn't a laid-back life of doing nothing be considered a dream? | just want to

strive for a life of ease!

As the tto change studios was drawing near, Hayden finally remembered Isabella.

And so, Isabella was taken under

the wings of Christopher and Hayden. They brought her to their stuand arranged a variety of classes for her.

Their aim was to transform Isabella into a facsimile of a promising artist before they departed, hoping to attract

a capable talent agent with this ruse.

According to them, the strategy was to first lure the agent in, then promise them a high salary, and afterward

grant them the authority to recruit other artists. This way, they could maintain the studio, and Isabella could

continue to slack off in her own studio. Isabella managed to endure for three full days. Yet, on the early morning

of the fourth day, precisely at eight o'clock a twhen she had just succumbed to the sweet embrace of sleep

once again - she was rudely awakened by Christopher's knocking. As she sat down for breakfast, Isabella was

already lost in deep thought, regretting once again that she had actually considered giving up her wonderful,

carefree life.

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She was now contemplating whether she should simply give up on making money in the entertainment industry.

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After wallowing in self-pity, she looked up, only to find that the only ones left at the table were Christopher and

Rosalie. It seemed that Alexander and Evian had already risen at six.

Hmm... They're not just more exceptional than the average person, but they also work harder. No wonder they're

wealthy!

After rushing through her meal and exchanging greetings, Rosalie darted off to seclude herself in her art studio.

"Hurry up and eat. We're all waiting for you." Christopher watched as she chewed on a mouthful of salad for

what seemed like forever. Her lethargic demeanor, as though she was tempted to lay her head on the table and

fall asleep, was so exasperating. Isabella was feeling frustrated with nowhere to vent when something suddenly

cto mind. -Strange. Why are you here today?"