Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom
Chapter 703 The Subtle Battle

Liora probably hadn't expected me to be so calm. However, the woman named Vicky, who was with her, seemed to recognize me and was a bit surprised.

Staring at me with displeasure, she asked, "How can it be you?"

I shifted my gaze from Liora to Vicky and asked, "Why can't it be me?"

Liora glanced at Vicky and interrupted her, "Do you two know each other?"

"We met at Arkadia Plaza yesterday," Vicky said. "She couldn't even afford a dress there and dare to wear a knockoff here."

"Tsk tsk, Vicky, what nonsense are you saying?" Liora immediately interjected. "You may not know this, but Ms. Chloe is a nouveau riche with strong ties. In the future, Ms. Chloe might be the center of attention at such gatherings. How could she be wearing knockoffs?"

Liora's ambiguous words suggested a wealthy benefactor was behind me. Otherwise, I could not attend such events. She implied that I had some secrets or connections that others didn't know.

Ivanna couldn't stand Liora's sarcastic tone and was about to speak, but everyone's attention suddenly shifted to the entrance.

I also turned to look and was delighted to see that Trinity had arrived.

As I expected, by her side was the long-unseen Stella. On her left was another girl I didn't recognize.

Liora's face immediately stiffened. Vicky grabbed Liora's arm and whispered, "Aunt Liora, that's..."

Obviously, Vicky knew the girl beside Trinity.

Liora hushed Vicky with a low growl, "Shut up."

My mind quickly grasped the situation. It seemed that the drama Trinity mentioned was unfolding with this girl. Otherwise, Liora wouldn't react so strangely upon seeing her.

After Stella came in, her gaze swept across the crowded hall but fixed on me. Then, she walked toward us.

Trinity didn't come over with Stella.

The woman by her side said

pointedè

something, and Trinity pointed toward the entrance, gesturing with her finger. My understanding was that the woman wanted to go to the restroom.

I silently observed this scene, and Stella had already approached me.

"Long time no see."

I smiled faintly. "Indeed, it's been a while. I thought you were no longer in Foswood."

"I've been here all along. But it

seems you've been so busy lately that you don't even have time for tea with me," she said, as if we were old friends.

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"I've been preoccupied with a lot," I said, my eyes fixed on her face, observing her every expression.

"Oh?" Stella seemed surprised, excitedly asking, "There's trouble again?"

This 'subtle battle' between us had become something common. Her surprised expression was not strange at all.

"Yes," I said with a faint smile. "Someone is always keeping an eye on me."

But her expression led me to conclude that she didn't orchestrate this truck incident. Her expression didn't seem like she was lying.

During our conversation, Stella's eyes casually glanced at Liora. She hurriedly smiled and said, "Stella, it's been a while since I last saw you."

"You've been doing so well lately. How would you have the time for me?" Stella asked.

Observing the interaction between

the two, it became evident that there

was a crack in their relationship. Stella's casual comment later about the funds being in place hinted at some discord between them. en.Narugis.net

I could smell a hint of disharmony in the air.