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.

endless compromises and sacrifices. She had been so consumed by the

those days were long

reclaimed her identity and vowed never to become someone else for anyone ever

suspect there's some connection between Clarice and

and appearances, their mannerisms are eerily alike. Physical features are easy to alter, but habits and personalities

Steven nodded in agreement.

crossed her mind, it would unleash a torrent of inspiration within her. If she spotted even the slightest glimmer of truth, she would relentlessly pursue it

only a matter

suspicions and ideas. But for now, they were like scattered beads,

was disgraced at her

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

But these two people who are so alike also happen to be on the opposing side. Don't you think that's way too much of a coincidence? TV shows always love those revenge plots where a woman gets plastic surgery and returns for payback. Real life can sometimes be even more

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