Upon hearing that long-forgotten name, Steven froze for a moment as his mind turned blank.

After a while, his eyes widened in shock, and anger surged in his chest. He took several deep breaths before managing to calm himself.

"Ms. Bella, please don't mention her name again. That name is like a curse! Just thinking about all the harm she caused you back then makes my blood boil..."

"Those old wounds are in the past," Bella interrupted calmly. "Let's focus on the present. Somehow, Clarice reminds me of Rosalind."

It was ironic, really.

Although Rosalind had been Justin's childhood friend, someone who grew up alongside him, Bella understood Rosalind better than anyone else in the world.

After Old Master Nigel arranged for Justin to be engaged to Bella, Bella had spent years mimicking Rosalind's every move in a desperate attempt to win Justin's favor.

Bella copied her mannerisms, her fashion sense, even her soft, gentle way of speaking.

three years, Bella lived in humility, enduring endless compromises and sacrifices. She had been so consumed by the relationship that she had nearly lost her sense of

those days

had reclaimed her identity and vowed never to become someone

there's some connection

to jump to conclusions, but aside from their voices and appearances, their mannerisms are eerily alike. Physical features are

Steven nodded in agreement.

inspiration within her. If she spotted even the slightest glimmer of truth,

was only a

mind was already swirling with suspicions and ideas. But for now, they were like

and Rosalind was disgraced at her engagement party, she fled to Meridan. Coincidentally, Clarice also

plenty of people in the world who share similar habits and personalities. That's why people say there's always another version of you out

on the opposing side. Don't you think that's way too much of a coincidence? TV shows always

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