Gossip Girl Reborn (Isabella and Alexander)
Gossip 194

Reading Juicy Gossip in Her Mind

Chapter 194 Struggling To Understand Mother Tongue

Isabella's grand and ambitious plan was abruptly interrupted by that sudden hug.

Before she could react, Alexander spoke in a deep voice. "Sorry, this is my fault."

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Although Alexander's action of pulling Isabella into his arms puzzled everyone, his apology was event more astonishing.

Lily spoke. "Alexander, you don't neeil to apologize for her. She should be responsible for her own actions

Two years ago, Alexander apologized on behalf of Isabella, who made a fuss. Thus, everyone naturally assumed that Alexander was apologizing for Isabella again.

Before Lily could finish her sentence, Alexander lowered his head toward Isabella, who was staring at him with wide eyes in his arms, and said, "I'm sorry I caused you to be misunderstood."

Huh? Is he saying that to me? I hy does it feel like I don't understand my mother tongue anymore? thought Isabella, which amused Alexander.

He turned to the crowd and said. "That email was sent under the guise of my wife's name."

Everyone was utterly baffled.

Eleanor was the first to lose her composure. "Alexander, even if it's to protect her, you can't-"

Alexander felt extremely awkward, but he still seized the opportunity to explain. "The day you sent me an email asking to meet, my wife was the first to see it and quickly informed me about it. However, I felt it wasn't appropriate for me to respond to that email, as any response would imply contact with an ex. I believe that once a relationship has ended, to respect the current one, there should be no private contact with an ex. Thus, I asked my wife to help me reply to you, but..."

Alexander glanced down at Isabella in his arms again, raising his eyebrow in resignation. "Since my wife didn't want to help me, 1 had no choice but to do it myself."

Isabella was stunned.

Everyone else was also dumbfounded, but those who knew Alexander understood that he wasn't one to resort to lying.

Still, everyone had difficulty believing Alexander doing that because it was too childish, too lacking in class, and too out of character for him.

It was as if their image of Alexander had come crashing down. His fans, especially, were caught completely off guard.

Once again, those stares made Alexander feel embarrassed. It wasn't an exaggeration to say he was sweating profusely, and, for once, he actually wished he could replace a hole in the ground to crawl into. However, he had to bear the consequences of his own actions.

He instinctively tightened his hold on Isabella.

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"Isabella, how could you do such a thing? Ah, Alexander, don't be mad at Isabella. Still, this is rather unfair to Eleanor. Maybe you should apologize?" Audrey suggested insincerely.

"No need. It's my fault. I shouldn't have reached out to Alexander. Isabella, you did the right thing." Eleanor's voice was hoarse, laced with a hint of sobbing as she addressed Isabella. "I did as you said and haven't contacted Alexander again. However, this is a get- together, I didn't want to come initially, but it's been so long since I've met everyone, and I miss them. That's why I'm here. You don't have to concern yourself with what Lily said. It's all in the past."

*Eleanor, you're just too kindhearted. I don't know what this woman has been doing behind you two's backs to deepen the misunderstanding between you two!" Lily seemed to have already concluded that was indeed the truth.

My mother tongue is silence, but isn't their acting a bit too cessive? As much as I enjoy gossip, it's no longer fun when I'm the main subject! thought Isabella.

Snapping back to reality from the immense shock and embarrassment, Alexander found himself in an embarrassing situation he had never experienced in his life. He felt as if his entire body was ablaze.

He realized he couldn't comprehend the inner workings of a woman's mind because he had not anticipated the email would be used to target Isabella.

At that moment, he truly understood what embarrassment meant.

Just as he was about to stand up and clarify things, he heard Isabella's inner voice ranting wildly. I don't even need to investigate to know that they fabricated this to set me up. They're really determined to win over Alexander, Alexander remarked in his mind, Um, actually it's not.

Isabella continued, I'll make sure the two of them regret slandering me! Now, let me think about how I should teach

them a lesson!

Mentally, Alexander commented, No need. I'll do it.

The edge of Isabella's lips curved upward slightly. Wait a minute! I'm at a disadvantage if I strike back! After all, in this web of relationships, if I retaliate without Alexander's support, I'll just end up being the laughingstock! That's it! Isn't this an opportunity? / can feebly deny my involvement later, and Alexander surely toon't easily believe me, especially since they've put on such a convincing show. Then, I can argue with Alexander and the others, blowing a small issue out of proportion! It'll eventually spiral out of control, and then I can... Hehehe...

Alexander resisted the urge to roll his eyes. Yes, I suppose it is indeed an opportunity!

Suddenly, Isabella rose to her feet with determination.

However, before she could even speak, Alexander also stood up. He stretched his arm and pulled Isabella into his embrace.

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lying. Did he really do that? Why on earth did he use my name?

Others also voiced the same question Isabella had.

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Unfazed by the potential embarrassment, Alexander boldly met Eleanor's gaze. It was as though his eyes could see through everything, even looking into a person's soul.

Eleanor was still struggling to process that earth-shattering revelation when the gaze upon her sent a shiver down her spine, making her feel guilty for the first time.

"Although I did it slightly out of spite, I thought that if I responded in my wife's name, any reasonable person would understand that we, as a couple, are united and would keep their distance to respect our lives. Unexpectedly... Alexander's gaze was as intense as a spotlight, making Eleanor feel utterly ashamed.

Even Lily felt humiliated, seeing that her lips were trembling and she couldn't offer a single word in her

defense.

Alexander's words were still relatively polite, though his true, less polite meaning was already silently. conveved

If one had any sense of decency, they would have behaved themselves after receiving a warning from another man's wife. They shouldn't entertain the idea of undermining the relationship or engaging in immoral actions.

Alexander assumed it would've worked because he thought Eleanor had a sense of shame.

Based on what he knew about Eleanor before, she was an excellent, well-mannered woman with a basic sense of decency.

Thus, it had never crossed Alexander's mind that Eleanor would team up with Lily to bring up

again.

the matter

Alexander nonchalantly explained everything in detail yet he still turned to Isabella and said with genuine remorse, "I'm sorry."

After all, it was his lack of foresight that led to Isabella suffering an undeserved problem.

He stared only at Isabella as though he was saying he didn't care about others' reactions.

Isabella stared blankly at Alexander. When their eyes met, a momentary flurry of confusion flashed across. her gaze.

In the next moment, Isabella demanded, "I'm applying compensation for defamation damages. He better. not think I'll just drop the matter because he said that.

Helplessly, Alexander coaxed in a whisper, "Hmm, that's reasonable. Is ten million enough?"

Isabella's eyes

lit up in an instant and she coughed. "I suppose that's enough." To think such a trivial matter is worth ten million! Please continue to push me into situations like this!

Alexander was at a loss for words upon hearing her thought.

Honly I could claim compensation for emotional damages from Eleanor. Alexander could really use that money to soothe his wounded heart right now. It was so awkward earlier, and even / couldn't help but feel embarrassed for him. How could he remain so composed? Does he think others will be embarrassed instead as long as he's not? Hahaha!

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Should I comfort him later? Or would he think I'm just mocking him? Isabella's thoughts continued.

Alexander said in his mind, Thanks, but there's no need for consolation. If you compelled to leave this heartless world.

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try to console me. I might just feel

Others seemed oblivious to the subtle interaction between the two as they were currently preoccupied with processing that earth-shattering revelation!

The classmates who enjoyed gossip could swear that, throughout all the get-togethers they had attended. they had never witnessed such a shocking spectacle unfolding live right before their eyes! The plot twists were simply explosive.

As the truth had been laid bare, the look in everyone's eyes as they turned to Eleanor and Lily had changed.

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Just moments ago, the two were busy speculating about Isabella's wicked schemes. In the end, it turned out they were wrong, causing the image of the once-campus belle to crumble. Therefore, any expression of misery on Eleanor's face at that moment appeared extremely insincere.

The crowd began to whisper, among each other.

Eleanor couldn't bear it anymore, yet she stubbornly clung to her self-image. That time, however, her cries were louder, a desperate bid to gain sympathy and buy herself some time. It was because her mind was still in chaos, and she couldn't possibly fathom how things had escalated to that point.

However, Lily was driven to despair. Although she was smitten with Alexander, her own insecurities prevented her from pursuing him. When she saw Eleanor and Alexander together, she believed that only such a beautiful, intelligent, and accomplished woman was worthy of him instead of Isabella, the woman who allegedly employed underhanded tactics to win over Alexander.

After all, if Isabella succeeded by doing that, she could've done the same to become Mrs. Quirk. Therefore, she couldn't accept Alexander protecting Isabella and calling her his wife.

"Alexander, have you forgotten that Eleanor was once your first crush? Have you forgotten the love your two once shared? How can you say you feel absolutely nothing for her? Oh, I got it. I bet you're too responsible, unable to let go of this woman. You're merely fulfilling your duties as a husband, but I know, deep down, Eleanor still has a place in your heart." In a frenzy, Lily desperately tried to pull Eleanor up. "Eleanor, you have to ask him!"

Of course, Eleanor knew that the situation was unfavorable. However, she didn't want to lose any more of her dignity and was even considering abandoning that round to fight again in the future!

The others at the table remained silent, not daring to speculate anymore:

Though they were reluctant to admit it, the way Alexander treated Isabella was indeed different, especially when compared to how he used to treat Eleanor, Alexander calmly swept his gaze over to Lily, pondering for a moment before he spoke. "Have you been watching too much TV? I never had a first crush."

Having heard Isabella's complaints one too many times, he had truly grown weary of that phrase because

implied lingering feelings.

However, those words left Eleanor stunned, as if everything was denied. She couldn't calm down, unable to

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decide on the best course of action. "Alexander, you're so heartless. How could you speak of our past like this? You-

"I've never claimed you were my first crush, nor have ever felt that way," Alexander said coldly. "You were simply my ex-girlfriend. We parted on good terms, and both of us moved on amicably. That's our past. As for our previous relationship..."

The look in Alexander's eyes gradually turned cold. He didn't want to be too merciless, but she and Lily had already crossed the line. "I owe you an apology. It was only recently that I realized I've never truly loved you. Starting a relationship with you without being certain of that was wrong of me. Since it was a mistake, naturally, there should be no possibility of continuation. Therefore, whether it's you or your friends, please stop these meaningless actions. You've already caused trouble for me and my wife."

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