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Roland was a man of strong principles. He had known Alexander for the longest time, and their relationship was the closest
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Alexander had always been a reserved and aloof individual since his childhood. His emotional responses were often delayed. Roland was constantly worried that someone would take advantage of Alexander. However, Alexander was such a clever person. No ordinary person could manage to bully him. It was simply Roland's protective instincts toward Alexander.
Hence, there were quite a few criticisms about their marriage, with many feeling that Alexander was being taken advantage of, not to mention the incident at the last get-together. Alexander had always been good. at handling his relationships, rarely finding himself in situations where he needed to apologize. Seeing Alexander bow his head to apologize for Isabella's mistake left a bitter taste in everyone's heart.
Back then, everyone was wondering, regardless of whether there was a chance for Alexander and Eleanor. who had suddenly broken up, to reconcile. They were even okay with their ex-classmate, Hannah, taking
over.
Although they disapproved of Hannah's attempts to get close to Alexander, feeling it was akin to encroaching on a best friend's territory, they didn't interfere because Alexander seemed oblivious to Hannah's feelings. However, they hadn't expected Isabella to intervene halfway.
In the end, Hannah could only reap what she sow.
It was simply beyond belief.
Yet, they still didn't accept Isabella.
Alexander was a man of impeccable character and exceptional ability, so much so that he could be described as perfect. Having such a buddy and an ex-classmate, they never felt jealousy, only an overwhelming sense of pride and honor.
Moreover, their families also thought having Alexander as their buddy was an advantage.
Both in their public and private lives, they were quite fond of Alexander.
Back when Alexander was with Eleanor, they felt that everything was just perfect.
It felt as if they were witnessing something beautiful. Therefore, they were shipping the couple.
However, Isabella's arrival had shattered Alexander's perfection. They simply couldn't tolerate Isabella.
Hence, everyone was utterly baffled when Roland took the initiative to invite Isabella over and even sent them a message about it.
Even though Isabella's reputation was completely different due to her participation in a variety show, they still believed everything was a sham.
It was indeed strange that they had barely seen Alexander in the past six months. They were either busy with their romantic relationships or out of town, so they were genuinely unaware of Isabella's dramatic transformation.
After hearing his friends vent, Roland first poured a cup of hot coffee for his girlfriend before setting
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Everyone curiously fell silent.
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"Firstly, she has really changed. Now, she appears quite appealing, just like how Mr. David and Mdm. Selena used to describe Isabella."
Most of the people present actually didn't know about the Isabella that David and Selena used to describe in the past, but Roland and Damien did.
Damien raised an eyebrow. "Are you referring to Isabella? The lively, adorable, and quirky girl who radiates like a miniature sun?"
"What? That shrew?" Josiah's disgusted expression indicated he was thoroughly repulsed.
Clifford, out of curiosity, let go of the girl he had been holding "Is it true? Was she really like that before? The girl who used to argue and flip tables with me? Did Mr. David and Mdm. Selena view her through rose-colored glasses?" Roland shrugged. "Anyway, I find the current Isabella quite intriguing. I can't speak for others, but in the case of Scarlett, it was indeed Isabella and Christopher who lent a hand."
"Perhaps it was Christopher," Aiden pondered.
"No way. Christopher used to really dislike Isabella, right?" Ines said, looping her arm through Aiden's. Aiden immediately nodded in agreement, indicating that Ines made a good point.
Deborah had initially intended to say something, but after some thought, she chose not to speak.
Audrey, however, uttered in embarrassment, "Perhaps it was my provocation last time that caused such a reaction?"
It was difficult for everyone to pass judgment.
Roland continued, "The second reason is that Alexander seems quite smitten with Isabella, which hast piqued my curiosity."
Everyone except for the female companions brought by Clifford and Roland's own girlfriend, who were out of the loop, were friends of Alexander. Upon hearing those words, they were instantly taken aback. What on earth is he talking about? It was no surprise they thought that way, considering even when he used to be with Eleanor.
No one had ever said that Alexander was truly fond of her.
Though the pair seemed well-matched, they didn't come across as a typical lovey-dovey couple. Instead, they gave off the vibe of being the ultimate partners in crime.
Thus, they couldn't imagine Alexander being smitten with another person.
"I understand now," Josiah said, seemingly letting out a sigh of relief. "The biggest issue with Alexander is that he's too responsible. Isabella is his wife, so of course he's invested."
Everyone seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, feeling that this explanation was both reasonable and
sensible.
However. Roland simply shook his head, proceeding to explain the situation in detail.
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Back then, Alexander had suddenly approached him to deal with the matter concerning Scarlett.
Back then, Roland found himself wondering if Alexander had any connections with Scarlett.
Alexander replied to Roland, "She's an aspiring artist from my wife's agency."
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In reality, such a task could have been easily handled by one of Roland's subordinates. However, Alexander's words had stunned him. The fact that Alexander had sought his help for the sake of his wife and even had Christopher accompany her left Roland in disbelief. He had merely stepped out for what felt like half a year's worth of work, yet the world seemed to have changed so drastically.
After all, for such matters, one could easily call the police.
Moreover, it was a relationship that had taken many twists and furns.
When he went there, Christopher was taken aback, clearly not expecting Alexander to act in such a way.
Alexander was truly committed to
anything, not even the slightesis endeavor as if he couldn't bear to see his wife struggle with
Hence, taking both factors into account, Roland was quite curious to see what exactly was going on between the two at the moment.
He genuinely regarded Alexander as a close buddy. If his buddy truly set his heart on something, he would naturally show respect and would never disregard him due to personal likes or dislikes. He would also take extra care of his siblings.
This also served as a chance for these people to realize that disrespecting him would be akin to slapping Alexander in the face.
The crowd listened to Roland's description.
Although the feeling wasn't particularly intense, for those who had known Alexander for many years, it truly felt a bit surreal.
In a peculiar silence, suddenly, Audrey let out a cry.
Josiah instinctively leaned in closer, his brows furrowed in concern. He asked, "What's wrong?"
Audrey glanced uneasily at Josiah and raised her phone toward the crowd. "I just got a message... Eleanor is back in the country. She heard about the get-together and asked where we were. She wants to join us. Well..."
Everyone's expressions changed dramatically.
Though they heard from Roland that Isabella had changed, just a mere mention of Eleanor's name at the last gathering was enough to drive Isabella insane. The crowd wondered if these two women would pull each other's hair out if they were to meet face to face. The thought of that scene was too overwhelming.
Josiah chuckled. "Let her come. It's a get-together. Naturally, it's for all of us to attend."
Clifford raised an eyebrow. "We're not trying to cause a mess deliberately. We just want to see who truly holds Alexander's heart."
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Everyone couldn't help but want to see how things would turn out.
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However, the corner of Roland's mouth twitched uncontrollably. It was he who had invited Isabella over. If those two women were to run into each other and if Isabella were to lose her temper, he would undoubtedly be the one to bear the blame.
He refused to be used as a shield. With that in mind, he immediately prepared to send a message to Alexander, clarifying the situation. Whether they would go or not was up to them.
When others saw that he was about to tip Alexander off, they wanted to stop him.
There were indeed many who were eager for a spectacle, drawn to the excitement.
Just as eager to join in on the fun and excitement, Isabella had already started walking briskly, full of enthusiasm. Seeing that Alexander's pace was slower than hers, she couldn't help but turn around and say, "Can you hurry up? We're late." Alexander frowned, still pondering. Who are the people she talked about just now?
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