Chapter 21
celia would be a fool if she couldn’t see the real purpose behind this reunion by now. She was just about to stand up and leave when Brooklyn walked in through the door, interrupting her.||
Brooklyn smiled warmly and greeted everyone, “Sorry I’m late, everyone. It was all Mason’s fault…
He was so worried I’d be cold that he made me wear an extra layer.
“Mason still treats you so well. We were just talking about you. him, and Cella.
“Celia, you’re here too! I was afraid you.
Why would she be mad at you?” vincent played along.[]
did you might be mad at me and not show up.” Brooklyn added with feigned concern.
“Oh, it’s all because of Mason. Even after I came back to the country, he treated me the same as a
same as always. Celia got jealous and insisted of
on divorcing him]]
Then she blamed the whole thing on me. I honestly feel bad about it, but what can I do? I can’t help that Mason loves me and not her.
“She was with Mason for a long time. They were even married for years, but she never got his love. Poor Celia…”
Whispers stirred through the room.
“If this is what you were aiming for, I can only say I’m sorry to disappoint you. Mason is nothing more than an ex–husband now. He’s a stranger, at most,” Cella said
Celia, how can you say that? I really just wanted to make peace with you,” Brooklyn didn’t finish her sentence before letting out a soft, pitiful sob.]
Celia looked at the crying Brooklyn and couldn’t help but laugh. She started laughing so loud that the room went silent for a moment as everyone looked between them. One woman was crying, while the other one laughed
One by one, they went to comfort Brooklyn, completely ignoring Celia. As she looked around at these once–familiar classmates, Celia felt only distance. She couldn’t figure out why these people were so easily manipulated.[]
However, she didn’t bother explaining She simply stood up and walked out.
“Celia.” She had just reached the door where than was waiting when Brooklyn came chasing after her.||
“Celia, I’ll make sure your name rots in the alumni dirde, Brooklyn whispered into her ear
Then, when she saw the classmates rushing over from behind, che suddenly threw herself backward. She pretended like Cella had pushed her and humbled. down the steps.
“Brooklyn” The Group another
I hurried over saw her fall and immediately turned on Celia glaring at her with outrage and shouting accusations one after
Just then, Mason arrived to pick Brooklyn up. When he saw Cella surrounded and being berated while B asking what had really happened and demanded an apology on the spot
“Cella, why are you always targeting Brooklyn? Apologize.
Brooklyn was being helped to her feet, he didn’t bother
I your eyes are useless, go doute them. The security cameras aren’t just for decoration,” Cells said coldly while giving him a mocking look
Mason frit a pang in his dust at her words but instinctively pulled Brooklyn behind him to shield ber. It was like muscle memory from years of doing the same “Celia, just because I don’t love you doesn’t mean you should take it out on Brooklyn and bully her.
You think too highly of yourself.” Celia said before laughing bitterly ||
Watching hun ars like he was doing this for her own good disgusted her. His idea of caring always meant sacrificing her for Brooklyn’s sake
Al that moment, Ethan arrived to pick Celia up, His anger flared when he saw her standing in the middle of the crowd small and helpless. He marched forward and pulled her behind him.]
“It looks like Harmon Corp has had too much free time lately,” be coldly stated ||
“I don’t want to see any of these people in any sinclair Group property again. []
Hayden, who had arrived with security footage in hand, quietly modded and stepped away to carry out the order. Before anyone could react, than formed and
Ju they watched her walk away with someone so commanding and then saw the security guards approaching to escort them out, everyone realized that they had
someone they never should’ve crossed
