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.

enduring endless compromises and sacrifices. She had been so consumed

days were long

vowed never to become someone else for anyone ever

in surprise. "You suspect there's some connection between Clarice and

alike. Physical features are easy to alter, but habits and personalities are

Steven nodded in agreement.

always had a wild imagination. Whenever an idea crossed her mind, it would unleash a torrent of inspiration within her. If she spotted even the slightest glimmer of

only a

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

the Gold family went bankrupt and Rosalind was disgraced at her engagement party, she fled to Meridan. Coincidentally, Clarice also returned

world who share similar habits

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

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