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.

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

those days

never to become

"You suspect there's some connection between Clarice

and appearances, their mannerisms are eerily alike. Physical features are easy to alter, but habits and personalities are etched into one's soul. Those are much

Steven nodded in agreement.

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

a matter

moment, Bella's mind was already swirling with suspicions and ideas. But for now, they were

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

Ms. Bella, there are plenty of people in the world who share similar habits and personalities. That's why people say there's always another version

faint, chilling smile, and her eyes glimmered with a cold light. "True. 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

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