SWNOVELS Chapter Gossip 268
Reading Juicy Gossip In Her Mind
Chapter 268 Effortlessly Saying Sweet Nothings
Isabella was convinced it wasn't her fault. She was just a pure-hearted gossip sharer, an enthusiastic gossiper who loved to be in the know,
However, the person involved was quite taken aback by the information.
Silence ensued on the other end of the phone once again.
However, one could easily envision the sensation of an erupting rage within this silence.
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Damien wasn't the only one taken aback. Even Alexander was left bewildered upon hearing the news. When Alexander entered the room, there were no signs of inappropriate behavior between the two, so he hadn't noticed anything amiss. He merely found it peculiar that they were together at such a time.
At this point, he understood and was repulsed by the situation between the two.
"Damien. Alexander cautioned while still driving, "Don't do anything rash."
After breaking his silence, Damien's voice was somewhat hoarse. "Thank you, for letting me know. I'll handle it privately with them.
Once the call ended, Isabella analyzed, saying, "Damien is furious. Indeed it would upset anyone if their closest sister was treated like a lover by their cousin. Even without any blood relation, it's still pretty distasteful."
"There's more to it," said Alexander.
"What do you mean?" Isabella didn't bother checking the system, asking him directly.
Anyway, Alexander was more than happy to share gossip with her.
"Oliver and Damien had been at odds since childhood. They were enemies in every sense of the word, devoid of any brotherly affection. Mdm. Lydia often praised the more accomplished Damien, even choosing him as her heir, so Oliver developed a habit of taking things from Damien from a young age. only to destroy them later as a form of retaliation to upset Damien," he elaborated.
Immediately, Isabella said, "Could Deborah also..."
Alexander shook his head. "He hid it so well, Oliver had no idea,"
Isabella had somewhat of an epiphany, concluding that perhaps his seamless concealment was also meant to protect Deborah.
"So, was Oliver's lasciviousness not just simple lust, but a ploy to upset Damien by making Ruby his lover? His sister is such a joke to be deceived so easily. Couldn't she see the man she was with was unfriendly toward her brother?" she commented.
Alexander said, "Damien has always lived with the Winters family and was cared for by the elders. Ruby, on the other hand, lived with the Willis family. Despite sharing the same mother, they weren't particularly close. Damien's attentiveness towards her was more of a result of their mother's mandate. However, Ruby wasn't too fond of him."
"She isn't fond of Damien, her brother, but likes Oliver that playboy? Uhh... Did she damage her brain
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s to have
Yet, there was something different in Alexander's gaze as he said, "It's normal for half-siblings i strained relationships. Don't you think? Their mutual non-acceptance of each other's biological fathers and the competition for the same mother's affection can easily make their relationship sensitive. The bond between Elaine and Zendaya is a rare case."
Isabella recalled how close they were, almost like twins. They often invited her out, with Elaine claiming it was to help her sister chase after celebrities. "It truly does depend on the person," she remarked.
Alexander continued, "Due to their ten-year age gap, Damien felt a sense of responsibility and care toward Ruby, akin to an elder toward a younger person. However, Ruby tended to act rather arrogant. The few times they met, she showed little respect for her older brother, often lashing out at him and acting unfriendly. Therefore, it may not necessarily be true that she was deceived into being with Oliver."
This time, Alexander didn't need to make any guesses as Isabella had sensed it directly.
She cursed inwardly. Dmn! They truly were two villains conspiring together to upset Damien. Unbelievable! However, Alexander did reveal a reason for Ruby to target Damien.
Alexander's eyes flickered. It's not that I'm unaware. It's just that Damien has never spoken about it. Naturally, I don't feel it's appropriate to expose something my buddy tried so hard to hide. Besides, he....
His grip on the steering wheel involuntarily tightened, his breath seemingly halted momentarily, and his mind went blank for a second. However, the relentless inner thoughts from Isabella by his side quickly brought him back to normal.
Just because Mrs. Willis disliked Damien, the young girl was influenced and learned by example, naturally developing a disdain for her elder brother.
Hearing her thoughts, Alexander scoffed inwardly.
Mrs. Willis is also a weirdo. The difficult birth of Damien had caused her to bleed profusely and endure much suffering. which led to her continuous dislike of him. When her husband met with misfortune, she sought a fortune teller, who claimed that Damien was the cause of their family's downfall. This began her resentment toward him, even escalating to physical abuse, but Mdm. Lydia soon discovered and exposed it. Subsequently, the Winters family took custody of Damien. Fearing being cursed to death by Damien, Mrs. Willis decided to remarry. Even though everything was peaceful after that, Damien had to bear the long-term emotional neglect from his mother.
Alexander's lips quivered slightly as he continued listening to Isabella's thoughts.
This weirdo mother often blamed Damien for her misfortunes, insisting he owed her for them. She would use all sorts of quilt trips, to force Damien to clean up the messes caused by the Willis family or Ruby. Thankfully, Damien was well-educated and would never be easily manipulated. He merely fulfilled his responsibilities. His relationship with his mother could be considered a continuous game. A troublemaker mother, an unruly sister, and her, who is becoming another man's wife. The shattered Damien. Why does he give the impression of a handsome and capable but tragic
man?
Isabella was amused by her thoughts.
At this point, they had arrived at the shopping mall.
Isabella had already grown accustomed to Alexander's routine of opening the car door for her.
But this time, he unbuckled his seat belt, unbuckled hers, and without any warning, pulled her into his arms right there in the car.
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The sudden
unexpected embrace left Isabella completely stunned.
It was so tight that they could feel the other person's heavy breathing.
Isabella felt that Alexander was holding her like he was clinging to an oxygen tank for dear life in a high-altitude area.
"What's the matter?" Even Isabella, who was typically oblivious, could sense something was off.
"I want to hold you." Alexander's voice was deep, resonating with an irresistible allure within the confines.
of the car.
Isabella was immediately swept up in a whirlwind of emotions.
Are you flirting with me? We've been sleeping in each other's arms every day. I heard that when you like someone, your heart tends to flutter unexpectedly now and then, urging you to get closer. Could it be that I'm so charming? She giggled inwardly. That almost naive inner thought tugged at Alexander's lips, compelling him to smile helplessly.
"I want to hold you forever, never letting go," he said.
Isabella was dumbfounded. Wow! The once cold and overbearing CEO sure warmed up to me quickly. He's note effortlessly whispering sweet nothings to me, leaving me utterly flustered.
If others were to hear her inner thoughts, they would probably think Isabella was ruining the moment.
However, to Alexander, it was the most touching. Even though his cars gradually turned red in embarrassment.
As always, Alexander didn't require any response from Isabella. He wouldn't put any pressure on her. It was as if he was merely expressing his overflowing love before they continued their daily routines.
He broke off the hug, stepped out of the car, and opened the door for his wife. Then, they went shopping while gossiping.
Isabella only found the time to catch up on what happened next after they had selected the gifts and sat down for a meal.
Wow! He took action! Damien hit Oliver, but he's so sneaky, striking where others can't see. Oliver even cried in pain. It's hilarious. I bet Damien's fists still contained some of his resentment. But Ruby is such an ingrate! I can't believe she sided with Oliver and hit her brother!
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