NovelEnglishChapter 261 Nanette's anger flared the instant she heard those words.
How could Rowena act so righteous-like she was the victim here? The look in Nanette's eyes turned cold with disgust.
"No one looks down on you, Rowena. The truth is, you're the one who can't stand yourself. I don't care who Victor is, or whether he's seeing other women. Right now, he's Isadora's boyfriend. And as her closest friends, we should never even think about doing something so cruel." "Back when we were struggling through school, Isadora and I still knew right from wrong. We never, ever stooped to this kind of shameless behavior out of jealousy." "It's not anyone else's fault, Rowena. You're the one with questionable morals, chasing after status and vanity." Rowena's cheeks burned bright red as Nanette's words cut deep. She clenched her fists so tightly her knuckles turned white.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe wanted to scream back, to unload on Nanette. It was easy for them to stand on their high horses now and judge her. If they were in her position, desperate to climb out of obscurity, they'd be just as shameless—maybe even more so! But Rowena couldn't risk it.
Seafarer Designs was growing fast. She couldn't let Isadora find out about this- not now. She still needed Isadora's investment, her connections, everything to help the company thrive. If Isadora learned she'd tried to go after Victor, she'd pull her funding and walk away. And then Rowena would have nothing left.
She forced herself to breathe, trying to calm the panic that threatened to overwhelm her.
Stepping forward, Rowena grabbed Nanette's hand in a desperate plea. "Please, Nanette, don't tell Isadora. I swear, I just had a momentary lapse in judgment. I didn't mean any harm!" Nanette yanked her hand away without hesitation.
"I'm only talking to you privately out of respect for Isadora's feelings. I believe Victor must feel the sway, or he wouldn't have kept quiet about this in front of her." Tears welled up in Rowena's eyes as she begged, "I know I was wrong, Nanette. Please, just giveanother chance. I promise I won't do anything like this again. I'll keep my distance." Suddenly, a loud thud echoed from the doorway.
Both Nanette and Rowena turned to look.
Isadora stood in the doorway with Wendy, a file lying at her feet-the source of the noise.
All the blood drained from Rowena's face. She looked panic-stricken, her eyes wild with fear as she stammered, "Isadora, did you...did you hear...?" Isadora had been on her way to meet a client with Wendy that morning, only to realize she'd left spaperwork behind. They'd cback for it-just in tto overhear what Rowena and Nanette were saying.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmNanette glanced anxiously at Isadora's expression. "Are you alright?" Isadora's face was pale, her tone icy and controlled, as if she was struggling to hold her emotions in check. "So that's what yesterday's 'big brother' comment really meant. I really am a fool, aren't I?" Rowena rushed over, tripping over her words. "Isadora, you misunderstood-I...I just lost my head for a moment, but nothing happened between Victor and me, I swear. Please, don't take it the wrong way!" Watching Rowena scramble to explain herself, Isadora could only laugh bitterly. Another friendship, it seemed, gone to waste.
"Is that so?" Rowena thought Isadora believed her. She nodded frantically, desperate. "Yes, yes! You're my best friend, I'd never betray you!" Isadora stepped back, putting distance between them. "Rowena, what exactly do you consider betrayal?" "Does it only count if you actually succeed in stealing Victor away?" Rowena shook her head over and over, tears streaming down her face in terror.
Isadora drew a long, steady breath, her voice eerily calm. "Rowena, m m. whatever kindness you once showed me, I've repaid in full. From today on, I owe you nothing." "Isadora, don't do this! Please, I'm sorry! Just giveone more chance!" Without a word, Isadora tossed the rest of the files at Rowena and walked out, not looking back.
Nanette shot Rowena a look of utter contempt, snatched her Chanel purse from the table, and hurried after Isadora.
Left alone, Rowena's eyes darkened with resentment. She muttered under All-I her breath, "Why? All-I did was talk to Victor, and he didn't even respond. Yet they've condemned me, acting like they're such loyal friends. No-they've been liars from the very start!"
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