Gossip Girl Reborn (Isabella and Alexander)
Gossip 29

Chapter 29 Good At Reading People

Isabella told Thalia to return with the items she had brought while she squeezed in to join the fun.

The three researchers sat in the comfortable seats, eagerly waiting to enjoy the show. Meanwhile, Luna, Isabella, and Christopher sat on the bench across the table.

Isabella had no qualms sitting in the middle, just as Luna had intended.

"Hello there," Isabella greeted warmly and cheerfully. "Shopping is quite tiring. I was about to step in for a coffee. What a pleasant surprise to bump into you. I didn't expect to replace you here," she continued with a suggestive tone and a playful smile directed toward Christopher.

Here comes a live portrayal of one going through great pains to win back one's lover. Woohoo!

Christopher's expression stiffened when he overheard abella's thoughts.

However, her interruption enabled him to catch his breath just as he was about to be driven away, and he was indeed grateful to her for that.

As for Luna, she was still friendly toward Isabella, asking with confusion, "Didn't you two come here together?"

Isabella instantly understood and replied, "I sent you a message, but you probably didn't see it. I came to participate in this industry event as a new artist from Christopher's agency. As for why he's here, you'll have to ask him. He refused to accompany me, his sister-in- law, to this event, yet he shows up here."

Her tone conveyed a hint of complaint, prompting the three people opposite her to wink at one another excessively.

They became even more nosy when Christopher didn't offer any explanation. Isn't this essentially an admission that he came here for Luna?

Luna pretended she hadn't heard the second part of Isabella's reply. Upon hearing that the latter had sent her a message, she pulled out her phone from her bag to check.

"Sorry. I set my phone to silent mode because of the meeting and forgot to switch it back."

As she said that, her expression shifted abruptly. Isabella calmly sipped her coffee, not surprised by the

former's current reaction.

Despite Christopher's obstructed view, he kept stealing glances at Luna-and naturally noticed it immediately.

""What's wrong?"

Luna furrowed her brows slightly as she looked at Isabella.

The latter chuckled lightly before turning to Christopher and whispering. "Oh, it's nothing. I ran into Bianca at the event and reminded Luna to be cautious, Although it was a whisper, everyone could hear it, causing the room to become even quieter.

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Christopher's expression turned cold, and he anxiously looked at Luna. "I had no idea she was here. I've long blocked her on all possible platforms."

However, Luna shifted her gaze away expressionlessly. That's between you two. There's no need for the explanation."

Isabella didn't hesitate to fan the flames while watching the spectacle, saying, "She did come looking for you, but Hayden temporarily distracted her. Do you want to handle this?"

Instantly annoyed, Christopher shot her a glance. He picked up his phone and sent a message to Hayden while replying, "There's no need for me to handle this. Hayden knows I won't see her again He'll replace a way to get her to leave."

Well, I'll be! He's upholding the virtues of a gentleman! Why didn't he do it earlier?

Christopher stole glances at Luna, yet she showed no reaction, leaving him feeling somewhat disheartened.

As for Isabella, she was keenly interested in asking about their coming to the meeting and was somewhat surprised upon hearing Christopher's actions.

I initially thought Christopher was just here to be a persistent nuisance, but who would have thought he'd start investing? Mr. Christopher is planning to spend a fortune just for his beloved!

Seeing the expression of complete understanding on Isabella's face, Luna suddenly said, "Our project won't be profitable in the short term, and it has nothing to do with the business direction of Quirk Group. Since Mr. Alexander Quirk runs the company, we can go directly to him for discussions if he's truly interested. There's no need to trouble Mr. Christopher Isabella instantly looked at the rascal beside her with a hint of sympathy, only to be greeted by his ashen face.

As I thought, Luna's indifferent response isn't a pretentious attempt to play out a complicated love pursuit. She has genuinely moved on and no longer wishes to be bothered.

Christopher's heart was already aching, yet Isabella's sentiments continued piercing him like a knife.

However, he was undeterred by setbacks and discreetly tugged at the hem of Isabella's dress from below while furiously winking at her. What's

the matter? Eye twitches?

Christopher was exasperated. I need her help, so I'll endure it!

"If Alex were to receive your report, he would have to follow the company's procedures. However, if you let me hear it first and assess the situation, I could expedite things. This would save quite a lot of time, considering I'm also a board member. Aren't you in a hurry?" Luna looked at Isabella, a hint of uncertainty in her gaze. Only the latter could provide the confirmation she needed here. "Is it true?" she asked.

Isabella never expected to experience the first battlefield directly, confirming her sentiments that being nosy had risks and gossiping required caution, or one would unwittingly draw trouble upon oneself,

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Christopher's expression turned cold, and he anxiously looked at Luna, "I had no idea she was here. I've long blocked her on all possible platforms."

However, Luna shifted her gaze away expressionlessly. That's between you two. There's no need for the explanation."

Isabella didn't hesitate to fan the flames while watching the spectacle, saying, "She did come looking for you, but Hayden temporarily distracted her. Do you want to handle this?"

Instantly annoyed, Christopher shot her a glance. He picked up his phone and sent a message to Hayden while replying, "There's no need for me to handle this. Hayden knows I won't see her again. He'll replace a way to get her to leave."

Well, I'll be! He's upholding the virtues of a gentleman! Why didn't he do it earlier?

Christopher stole glances at Luna, yet she showed no reaction, leaving him feeling somewhat disheartened.

As for Isabella, she was keenly interested in asking about their coming to the meeting and was somewhat surprised upon hearing Christopher's actions.

I initially thought Christopher was just here to be a persistent nuisance, but who would have thought he'd start investing? Mr. Christopher is planning to spend a fortune just for his beloved!

Seeing the expression of complete understanding on Isabella's face, Luna suddenly said, "Our project won't be profitable in the short term, and it has nothing to do with the business direction of Quirk Group. Since Mr. Alexander Quirk runs the company, we can go directly to him for discussions if he's truly interested. There's no need to trouble Mr. Christopher

Isabella instantly looked at the rascal beside her with a hint of sympathy, only to be greeted by his ash

face.

As I thought, Luna's indifferent response isn't a pretentious attempt to play out a complicated love pursuit. She has genuinely moved on and no longer wishes to be bothered.

Christopher's heart was already aching, yet Isabella's sentiments continued piercing him like a knife.

However, he was undeterred by setbacks and discreetly tugged at the hem of Isabella's dress from below while furiously winking at her.

What's the matter? Eye twitches?

Christopher was exasperated. I need her help, so I'll endure it!

"If Alex were to receive your report, he would have to follow the company's procedures. However, if you let me hear it first and assess the situation, I could expedite things. This would save quite a lot of time, considering I'm also a board member. Aren't you in a hurry?" Luna looked at Isabella, a hint of uncertainty in her gaze. Only the latter could provide the confirmation she needed here. "Is it true?" she asked. ConTEent belongs to Nôv(e)ID/rama(.)Org.

Isabella never expected to experience the first battlefiel directly, confirming her sentiments that being nosy had risks and gossiping required caution, or one would unwittingly draw trouble upon oneself.

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Even though I yearn to help her as a fellow female...

Hearing her thoughts, Christopher interrupted anxiously, "Isabella, your phone seems to be vibrating. Someone's probably trying to reach you."

Isabella was taken aback. But there's no... Huh? It's true.

She picked up the phone, her eyes instantly lit up upon seeing the words on the screen: Transfer details: Five hundred thousand! Note: Don't interfere!

Isabella was speechless. Is such a trivial matter worth half a million? Is money that easy to earn? What kind of person do you take me for? Heh! You're good at reading people

After placing the phone down, Isabella said seriously, I don't know either..."

Christopher breathed a sigh of relief. However, he could hear her chuckling inwardly.

Sure enough, there's such a thing as a free lunch! I previously had no clue! Alexander and I are just a couple in name, so how could I possibly know their company's internal procedure? Christopher is truly an easy mark! Hahaha!

In a flash, realization dawned upon Christopher, his breath hitching in his throat. In my flustered state, I mistook Isabella and Alex for a happily married couple.

In truth, what he said was indeed correct. He was merely worried that Isabella would meddle too much, eagerly playing matchmaker. Given Alexander's current attitude toward her, there was a chance he might make an exception and give her an internal referral, which was why he tried to stop it

Far away in the company office, diligently working to generate income for his family, Alexander inexplicably felt his ears heating up.

Luna had no choice but to give up after hearing Isabella's response.

She wasn't curious about the reason for Christopher's current relentless pursuit, only wishing to cut off all contact with him. However, it turned out harder than anticipated, just as difficult as when she wanted to get close to him back then.

Worried that Luna would next ask him to speak with the professor, Christopher immediately asked the trio across from him, "I won't be meeting the professor I'm sure I wouldn't understand what he's saying anyway. Perhaps you guys could give me a rough idea about the prospects and your plans for the future. I overheard you mentioning something about going abroad. How much would you roughly need in terms of funding?"

In truth, the issue Christopher cared about the most was going abroad.

Upon hearing the words 'going abroad, Luna visibly relaxed. It was apparent she felt that no matter how tough things were currently, she was comforted that she would soon be leaving.

The three people across dutifully collaborated and

said a few things.

Christopher's expression tensed up when he heard the crucial information. "So, you're saying that your professor, including your entire research team, are going abroad for a study that will last at least five years?" he asked.

It's more than just five years! Luna has mentally prepared herself to relocate overseas after this trip, never to return.

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Isabella's thoughts made Christopher's breath hitch.

I have died every night waiting for you...

As Isabella's off-key singing echoed in his head, Christopher could only feel a chilling cold enveloping his entire body, probably sensing his sorrow.

The female researcher among the trio was somewhat empathetic, adding, "The three of us had decided to go from the very start. Initially, Luna was hesitant, but now she has confirmed it too. There's just one person who's still undecided."

A gleam flashed in Christopher's eyes, the deep-seated sorrow within them becoming increasingly hard to hide.

It's all my fault!

In truth, the female researcher meant that Luna likely wanted to leave because of breaking things off with him. Therefore, there was a high chance she could be coaxed to return.

After all, their team had couples with relationships that were constantly on and off, where a simple coaxing could lead to a reconciliation.

Luna naturally understood what her well-intentioned companions were implying, but she could only signal them with her gaze in exasperation.

As her gaze swept over, she caught sight of Christopher's sorrowful look.

She froze slightly, taken aback that he could even make such a facial expression.

However, Christopher quickly bounced back, being a person who didn't give up easily.

He abruptly turned to look at Luna with burning intensity in his eyes, as if a thousand words were on the tip of his tongue.

Luna was momentarily stunned, thinking this was the ever-radiant Christopher she knew..

Following that, Christopher delved into some specific inquiries, with the actual underlying intent being to see if there was any chance to invite foreign institution back to the country. However, as the conversation progressed, he realized there was little hope, so he could only think of other options.

As they were talking, someone unexpectedly approached, accompanied by a surprised female voice.

""Huh? You're... You're!"

The person seemed to have recognized Christopher. Considering the basic etiquette of conversing, he had removed his sunglasses, leaving only his hat on. He also pulled down his mask to his chin.

At that moment, Christopher instinctively wanted to pull his hat lower. However, he saw the researcher opposite him quickly stand up and usher the newcomer to sit down, saying, "Keep it down or you'll reveal him. He's discussing serious matters with us!" "But, he's Christopher Quirk... Christopher... How could it be...

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"Hello, Christopher greeted politely

labella had just finished her last bite of dessert and nearly choked on the piece of chocolate that hadn't vei melted in her mouth when she looked up.

Her eyes widened in disbelief. What a coincidence!

"Anais, why took you so long to fetch the document?"

"Why is your face all damp and your eyes red? What happened"

The concerned inquiries from her companions didn't catch Anais attention.

Naturally, Isabella's chuckles from the side didn't either

Unlike Anais, Luna heard Isabella's snarky chuckle and looked at the woman beside her curiously.