Gossip Girl Reborn by Darlene Nunez

hapter 17 Pretentious Woman

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Upon hearing Isabella's string of complaints, Alexander noticed that Christopher had stopped in his tracks. He

looked like he had seen a ghost. Alexander immediately understood what was going on.

Before Christopher could speak, Alexander intervened, "Chris, stay here and helpentertain the guests?

Alexander's tone was heavy. Although it was not quite a command, it instinctively drew attention away from the

previous topic.

"Letassist Bianca inside first, she's having trouble moving. Before Christopher could finish, the disruptive

voice surfaced again.

Is he stupid? She has her parents and sister right there! It's not his turn to lend her a hand. Even if he is her

boyfriend, there's no need for him to keep insisting. Not to mention how quokward their relationship status is

right now. Alerander is clearly trying to remind him that his actions are inappropriate. Is he so in love that he

can't understand it? It must be. Otherwise, he wouldn't have attacked Luna blindly just now.

Christopher was stunned by the torrent of insults hurled at him. Instantly, embarrassment and anger welled up

within him. He quickly turned to Isabella and yelled angrily, "You..."

"Huh?" Isabella was puzzled.

Isabella thought Christopher was trying to greet her although his tone didn't sound too pleasant.

However, based on Isabella's memory, she indeed didn't get along with the hot-tempered Christopher.

Since young, Christopher had always admired Alexander. However, due to the Alexander's marriage. Christopher

harbored strong resentment toward Isabella, who was of a similar age. Despite both working in the

entertainment industry, Christopher had no intention of supporting Isabella in any way. He even refused to

address her as his sister-in-law in public or private. However, Christopher had never directly confronted Isabella

out of respect for his brother.

Christopher hadn't expected that Isabella would actually dare to think of him like that,

"Chris?" Bianca whispered, puzzled by his sudden halt. Since she couldn't tell that Christopher was glaring at

Isabella from her point of view, she assumed that he was looking at Luna, who was standing next to Isabella.

Bianca instantly felt aggrieved. Biting her lower lip, she gently shoved Christopher away and said, "Chris, you

should accompany Luna. I'll be fine on my own."

Luna had kept her mouth shut, but upon hearing that, she couldn't help pointing out, "Mr. Alexander was the one

who asked Mr. Christopher to stay and help him entertain the guests. Why am | being dragged into this?" Bianca

was momentarily stunned. Her eyes widened in shock as she looked at Luna. Then, her eyes welled up

with tears as if she was overwhelmed with injustice.

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"What kind of attitude is this? You really enjoy picking on your sister, don't you? We shouldn't have brought you

along!" Henry and Marjorie defended Bianca instantly,

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Meanwhile, oblivious to Bianca's tearful expression, Christopher turned his head and mer Lama's cold

Watamente. Did she just refer toas Mr. Christopher? dn she always callChristopher

A peculiar feeling of discomfort inexplicably arose within Christopher, only to be interrupted by a certain

stand this any longer. | may not know Lasery well but this init

"Earlier, my husband only requested for Christopher to stay. He didn't mention Luna. Is there any particular

reason you brought that up!".

Tabella's tone was not accusatory, but rather one of genuine curiosity and a desire to understand, which uften

proved to be an effective approach

When Isabella posed the question, everyone present fell silent. A strange and cerie atmosphere settled over the

party, and many people began to see the simation in a new light.

Yeah, where did that suddenly cfrom?

It was one thing to have Christopher stay behind to entertain the quests, but surely they couldn't expect Lunarto

do the same. Yet somehow, in Bianca's version of events, it had turned into Christopher keeping Company with

Luma. How did that happen? Henry and Marjorie were quick to cto Bianca's defense because they

instinctively felt that babella bor ill will toward Bunca Property © 2024 NO(v)el.Org.

They were ready to refute Isabella when Alexander unexpectedly interjected. "Perhaps there has been a

misunderstanding. | did indeed only mention my brother.

Then, he glanced at Isabella, who looked like she was diger to start an argument. He was pleased by how she

had ined the term husband other than ex-husband.

Their unspoken understanding left Banca flushing with embarrassment and momentarily speechless She cuald

only look at Christopher with a helpless and innocent expression.

sho dumbfounded.

Christopher was aho du

"Moreover, your sister was merely correcting your statement earlier. Why are you acting

It's not as if you've been wronged. Having your faber scold your sister publicly pus-n in a diffi sition. As hosta, in

there any conflict we can help resolver" Isabella said as she quep her gaze from

to the Cowells.

ia, who had always had an easy aid.

She froze and said nothing

seemed to have taken an unexpected stumble.

The Cowells were left dumbfounded as well as they wer mahle to comprehend how things had taken

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CAE jee Hot himpitable enough" Alexander aslett, his tice void of expression

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The very next moment, Isabella smiled warmly at Bianca and spoke to her friendly "By the way, there was

something off about what you just said. What do you mean by letting Christopher accompany Luna, ared saying

that you can handle on your own? You shouldn't say such things" The people around were taken aback. Did

babella's words imply that she was acknowledging that Christopher and Bianca were a couple on behalf of the

Quirk family? Was he advising Bianca to stop belittling herself?

In that instant, Bianca had forgotten about their recent conflict. Her eyes were filled with a certain anticipation as

she looked at Isabella

Immediately, Isabella carnestly advised, "Your parents are right here, alive and well. How can you overlook

them? If all else fails, your sister is here too! They will never leave on your own!"

On my own... That's not toliar | meant.

The expressions of the onlookers shifted again.

Eventually, someone in the crowd couldn't help but voire out, "Isn't she just being pretentious?"

"... I'm not!" Bianca finally lost her composure, her eyes brimming with tears. Just as she was about to say

something, Isabella patted her on the shoulder, stopping her from crying.

Isabella comforted, "It's good that you've realized you're not completely on your

Bianca's face instantly turned red.

own here."

Haha! This pretentious woman is too naive. Her words lack sp much logic that it makes it easy for others to spot

her flaws. Maybe it's because everyone around her spoils her too much, leading her to believe that she can get

away with anything. But sorry, darling, | am an expert when it comes to dealing with pretentious people!

Christopher looked around him in shock. What on earth had just happened?

Isabella did as she pleased, knowing fully well that Alexander would handle the situation afterward.

Just as Bianca was about to put on a tearful performance to salvage the situation, Alexander abruptly ended the

confrontation with a polite gesture of invitation.

Despite feeling a mix of confusion and anger, the Cowells suppressed their feelings and reluctantly led. Bianca

into the hall.

Trailing behind them, Luna glanced back at Isabella and the others before leaving her eyes reflecting a trace of

bewildered emotion.

It seemed like she was encountering such a situation for the first tand didn't know how to react.

Once everyone had left, Christopher finally asked, "What were you all doing just now? Bianca is so innocent. She

surely didn't do it on purpose. She just misspoke. Why did you have to embarrass her like that

In Christopher's perspective, he and Bianca were star-crossed lovers obstructed by his existing engagement with

Luna Bianca's occasional insecurity and mistakes were understandable.

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"Are you saying that Lura deserves to be humilitated when she didn't do anything"" Isabella asked in a

curious tone

Christopher was momentarily stumped. "Luna often makes Bianca cry. One moment of embarrassment for her is

no big deal!" he defended Isabella looked at Christopher in surprise, then quick turned to glance at Alexander

Is he really Alexander's biological brother!

Alexander couldnt help but feel a bit annoyed when he heard Isabella's inner thoughts because Christopher was

indeed his younger brother.

Alexander looked at Christopher with dissatisfacon Cnrik our parents had always taught us to focus on the issue

and not be biased toward the person involve Top

may have your biases but you should understand the importance of being objective"

Despite being in his twenties, Christopher couldn't help but finch when Alexander reprimanded him. He

obediently listened, though his eyes showed indignande

Is he really that clueless, or does the Quirks have a thing for retentious women 4 jest team shed and effor

Did he get all his acting awards because the Quirts paid for them! How can be not see that the anting

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