Chapter 319

Since Ryan was not around and Mrs. Hoffman was still convalescing abroad, Bethany’s scheme to earn some brownie points faced a temporary setback. However, the thrill of Ryan accepting her gift made her heart race. She might not be able to fall asleep tonight.

In the afternoon, the two of them enjoyed the fall scenery beneath the enormous parasol tree in the Hoffman family’s backyard, sipping afternoon tea.

“Zoe, when did you meet Bella?” Bethany’s internal alarms blared, carrying a mix of hatred and jealousy directed at Bella.

“I bumped into her backstage the day before yesterday during my master’s music performance,” Zoe replied nonchalantly.

With a relaxed posture, legs crossed, Zoe took a sip of black tea and glanced at Bethany, inquiring, “From the tone of your voice, it seems like you have a grudge against Bella.”

“Grudge? More like an irreconcilable feud!”

“Is it that serious?”

“Zoe, you’ve been abroad for a long time, so there are many things you don’t know.” Bethany gritted her teeth, her voice dripping with disdain.

a puppet master pulling the strings, manipulating Justin’s and Ryan’s every move, and causing complete chaos!”

is in utter chaos because

elder brother likes her too?” Zoe’s eyes

on the verge of exploding. Her cheeks flushed in anger. “But luckily, they are not as close now. I suppose that vixen has found

other way around. Bella has probably already been with Ryan. He just never sleeps with the same woman twice. She’s just a plaything for

quickly reassured her with a comforting smile. “But Bethany, you’re different. Our families have a good relationship. With me around, I’ll ensure you win Ryan’s

Zoe! You’re such a good friend!” She felt like she had embarked

“By the way,

Zoe the most.

going on between Bella and Justin?” This was the matter

makes me even angrier!” Bethany clenched her fists tightly, expressing her hatred.

tea cup in her hand fell onto the lawn. “Ex-wife?! How is that possible? Didn’t Justin just break up with Rosalind? He hasn’t even gotten married! How can there be an

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know. They had a secret marriage, and they just divorced recently.

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