Chapter 97

Chapter 97:
Hidden inside the stall, Belinda smirked, crossing her arms and leaning back on the wall as she listened to the ongoing tirade.
Kylee’s voice then came through, gentle yet firm, saying, “Don’t say that; she didn’t mean it. She just—”
“She didn’t mean it? Who would believe that? She must be jealous of you, trying to ruin your happiness!”
“That’s right! Kylee, you’re successful, respected by others, and loved by your family. And your sister? A hidden-away, illegitimate daughter, unsightly and despised by everyone.”
Her heart must be twisted with bitterness!”
“Don’t say that. It has been three years, and Belinda is not who she used to be,” Kylee replied.
“Oh, please! How much could she possibly have changed? Just seeing her annoys me every time.”
“Yes! No makeover can change her! She is essentially someone despicable!”
“Oh, Kylee, now you’ve piqued my curiosity. Why not bring her out sometime? I’d really like to see this transformation for myself!”
“Really, let’s see if she’s still the same old eyesore!”
Laughter erupted among the group, each person chiming in with their own taunts.
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A sharp light flickered in Belinda’s eyes as she swung open the stall door and stepped out. The laughter was cut off abruptly when the women noticed Belinda approaching.
Kylee’s expression shifted immediately when she saw Belinda. The other women, however, looked both shocked and somewhat delighted as they moved closer to Belinda.
“Ms. Thomas,” one of them greeted.
Belinda instantly recognized the speaker—it was Jada Sampson, from a family well acquainted with Kylee. The Sampson family was known as a minor noble family in Soling.
When Belinda heard Jada greet her, her eyebrows arched slightly. “Oh, you recognize me?”
Jada offered a flattering smile. “I had the pleasure of attending your welcome party hosted by the Thomas family before.”
Belinda gave a small nod. “I see.”
She then flashed a smile at Jada, adding, “But you might not be aware, I have another identity. Any idea what it might be?”
Jada looked back at Belinda, a hint of confusion in her eyes.
Belinda turned her gaze to Kylee, her smile turning mischievous. “Kylee, aren’t you going to introduce me to your friends?”
Everyone turned their attention to Kylee, waiting for her to reveal Belinda’s other identity.
Kylee’s expression was stiff, and she stammered, “Uh, she… She is…”
Despite her efforts, Kylee couldn’t bring herself to say it.
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