Goodbye, My Love

The girls around joined the chorus of mockery.

“Has the Moreau family filed for bankruptcy yet, Colette? How could you afford to be at such an event?”

Colette’s face turned a shade of crimson, but remembering Marina’s presence gave her a slight boost in confidence. With a sneer, she retorted, “Marina is the sister of the CEO of Bryant Group, and I’m her close friend. Why shouldn’t we be here?”

Upon hearing Colette’s justification, Marina reflexively touched her necklace and lifted her chin high, just as she used to, glancing disdainfully at the gathering.

“Isn’t this banquet hosted by the Bryant family? Have you all forgotten my last name? Bella, isn’t your father a member of the Bryant Group too? If you continue to slander me, will you still have a place in

Vagow?”

Bella Foster, the girl in the yellow gown, froze, her eyes flitting between Marina and the crowd, confusion and fear battling in her gaze. Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

The other girls, who had previously laughed at Marina’s presence, fell silent. Some even considered reconciling with Marina.

Marina seemed to have a newfound confidence about her.

However, Bella stretched her hand to stop a girl from approaching

Marina, her face filled with disdain. “Who do you think you’re fooling,

A N G E L A ‘s L I B R A R Y

Marina? Sure, the Bryant Group is powerful, but what does that have to do with you? Everyone knows the stupid things you’ve done. Even though you share the Bryant name, the actual power rests with Marco! You’re nothing more than an embarrassment!”

Upon hearing Bella’s words, a few individuals in the room hesitated.

Bella continued to taunt Marina, saying, “Marina, you’ve been constantly disrespecting Loraine. Marco must be tired of you! I don’t think you hold any position in the Bryant family. If you did, why hasn’t Marco intervened to protect you despite all the trouble you’ve caused?”

Those opportunists who had been influenced by the situation earlier quietly stepped back. The general sentiment among those present was that Bella’s accusations had some validity. Marina was seen as a troublemaker and someone not worthy of seeking approval from.

As the contemptuous glances resumed, Marina felt her anger surge and blurted, “You have no right to belittle me!”

Colette, standing beside Marina, felt a twinge of agreement with Bella.

Marina’s arrogance was distasteful, but considering her own plan of getting close to Marco through Marina, she had to swallow her disgust.

She put on a Look of regret and sighed, “I’m surprised that you all claim to be socialites, yet you fail to recognize the jewel Marina is wearing.”

At Colette’s comment, Marina instinctively lifted her chest, showing off the sparkling necklace.

A gasp of recognition went through the crowd.

“Isn’t that the Stellar

Galaxy crafted by Master Laims? It’s a limited edition worldwide, and there’s only one like this. How did Marina acquire it?”