Gossip 247
Chapter 247 Narcissistic Thoughts
At that moment, the atmosphere on the scene was bizarre yet amusing. Even those frolicking in the
pool had halted their activities, their eyes fixed intently on what was happening.
It was a party hosted by Clifford, so he was well-acquainted with everyone there. Naturally, they
were aware of the only time Clifford had ever been dumped.
Just moments ago, they were watching an emotional tug-of-war between two women and a man. It
was unclear whether the sugar daddy had sessfully whisked away the recement or if the
admirer had triumphantly prevented the recement from being taken away by the sugar daddy.
As such, that sudden turn of events nearly took everyone by surprise.
Rising above the two female characters, the real heroine in the sugar daddy''s heart emerged.
The crowd could still ept that sequence of events, but not when the real apple of the eye was
behind the recement''s trouble.
They were utterly dumbfounded.
Zendaya was taken aback. She had been hired to impersonate ine, and naturally, she had seen
video footage of ine. Therefore, she recognized the real deal at first nce.
She wasn''t sure if her heart was pounding due to the recent peril she had experienced or because
she saw the real apple of the eye.
Regardless, Zendaya didn''t know how to react and could only stare nkly at ine. She looks
even better in person than in the videos. Is she always this beautiful?
Even though others often remarked on their resemnce, Zendaya believed that ine''s
outstanding characteristic was not her physical features. Instead, it was the sense of confidence
and liberation radiating from within her.
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That allure was of a kind that made girls admire her without a hint of jealousy. In a way, ine was
akin to a beautiful older sister figure.
No wonder Clifford was so smitten with her that he sought a recement. However, I can say for
sure that Clifford isn''t worthy of ine. Zendaya thought.
At that moment, ine was also staring at Zendaya, who she had in her arms. She''s thin, almost
weightless, and has a small face. D*mn! Why does she look so simr to me?
ine suddenly remembered that when she first arrived, she had heard something about a
recement. Seeing Clifford pestering someone, she immediately caught on to what was going on.
Although ine was feeling a bit peculiar, she didn''t overthink it. She simply assumed that everyone
had their preferences and figured Clifford probably liked that type of woman. As for Millie''sment
about the recement, ine brushed it off as mere jealousy.
She didn''t believe any ordinary person would do something as foolish as looking for a recement.
Hence, ine smiled as she helped Zendaya up.
Zendaya, however, nervously expressed her gratitude, “Thank you.”
The more ine stared at Zendaya, the more she found herself drawn to thetter.
Just as ine was about to speak, she heard Millie exim in surprise, “ine? Why are you
here?”
Then, ine turned around and swept her gaze over everyone before speaking to Millie. “Surprise!
Guess who just returned to the country today?”
Millie was taken aback, her gaze flitting anxiously toward Clifford on the side.
At that point, everyone''s attention had settled on Clifford and ine.
Meanwhile, Clifford was staring nkly at ine as if unable to respond.
Isabe started sipping her drink, eagerly indulging in the gossip unfolding before her. He''s been
frozen in ce since it started. Was he taken aback because it''s been years since he saw the real
deal? This is indeed the right way to react when your first crush returns to the country. Unlike the
last time...
Upon hearing her thoughts, Alexander wondered, Who didn''t react correctly?
Isabe''s thoughts continued, Look at that change in expression. Feeling a bit guilty, are we? Is it
because there''s a rebound on his left and a new one on his right? Is he too embarrassed to face the
real apple of his eye?
When Alexander turned to Clifford, he saw thetter swiftly nce at Zendaya and Millie with panic.
Earlier, he put on a domineering act of love and even arranged this party specifically for Zendaya,
yet he changed his heart so quickly. Tsk, tsk, tsk... Isabe smirked.
Alexander was somewhat at a loss for words.
When ine noticed nobody was paying her any attention, she looked around and immediately
expressed her dissatisfaction. “What''s the meaning of this? Isn''t anyone going to wee me
back?”
As soon as she said that, everyone naturally couldn''t just stand by idly and indulge in the gossip.
They immediately began to wee her warmly.
After all, ine was a friend within Alexander''s circle. Although she had been abroad for many
years, she still maintained some contact with everyone, especially with Debora, except for Clifford
and Alexander.
ine''s and Deborah''s personalities were like fire and ice. One designed clothes, and the other
crafted jewelry, which brought them quite close to each other.
“I thought you would only return for my engagement party?” Deborah said with augh.
“I couldn''t hold back.” ine raised an eyebrow and smirked mischievously at Alexander and
Isabe.
After all, the gossip about what was happening in the country she received while abroad was so
incredible that it ignited her enthusiasm to return. She couldn''t resist, which was why she came
back earlier than nned.
Upon hearing that, Clifford seemed to snap back to reality. His body jolted, and he looked at ine
with shimmering eyes. Despite that, he couldn''t help but smirked and scoffed, “You couldn''t hold
back? Weren''t you quite carefree when you left back then?” I knew it! She cares about me and has
returned to snatch me back from other women.
Alexander was frowning as he listened, feeling as if the two were not on the same page. He then
felt Isabe squeezing his arm forcefully.
Upon turning around, he saw that Isabe''s face had turned red. His thought process is so
narcissistic! What is this coincidental nonsense? Hahaha!
Others actually found it rather odd as well, especially since ine was clearly looking at Isabe
and Alexander.
ine paused and, for the first time, properly looked at her ex. It seems he''s still quite resentful
about being dumped back then, considering how sarcastic he sounds.
ine shrugged. “There''s something good about being back here, and I also wanted to join in the
fun.” I can''t bear to stay abroad for so long when there''s so much gossip here.
The others were even more puzzled when they heard that. After all, the recent string of gossip had
significantly impacted them. Based on ine''s nature, they assumed she was referring to the things
that happened recently in the gossip pool.
Clifford chuckled proudly. Is this her deration of war on a love rival? I knew the only way she''d
realize my worth was by making her jealous. That said, I''m not someone ine can summon or
dismiss at her whim.
“It must''ve been troubling for you to find this ce,” Clifford mocked, appearing as though he didn''t
care.
Stop. Please, just stop, Clifford. You''re only making yourself look pathetic with your imagination. I
can''t bear to listen anymore. Isabe tightened her grip on Alexander''s arm.
Meanwhile, thetter stared at Clifford rather wearily.
As Clifford had been his buddy for many years, Alexander feltpelled to ask, “By the way, why
did youe in sote?”
That statement was directed at ine, which stunned everyone.
“I was held up by some matters,” ine said with a smile.
Rnd caught on and asked, “Are you implying that the person you mentioned earlier is ine?”
Alexander nodded.
Clifford immediately looked over, surprised. “Why are you all together?”
“I bumped into her when I was shopping for clothes. She mentioned she was attending a party.
When she heard that everyone would be here, she decided to join us,” Isabe said.
Clifford''s expression shifted slightly. I thought she did anything she could to learn about what''s been
going on with me as soon as she returned to the country. Well, not that it matters because she still
decided toe here after learning I''m having a party. This probably means she wants to see me
right aftering back.