Chapter 124.
Author: Victorex
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56
Isabella's lips curled as she spoke, releasing a mocking grin from her face. "I'm talking about Carl Cortes, that wretched pauper brother-in-law of yours," she said.

"Hey! Hold it, Isabella."

As she yelled, Vivian gestured toward her best friend.

"That worthless pauper has nothing to do with our family. He is now an ex. Ex in everything, you understand?! "

" He is no more related to this family, okay?! " She voiced sounding very irate.

Smiling quietly, "Okay! Okay! I'm Sorry Viv. Jeez. " Isabella has to apologize immediately after witnessing choleric and ferocious reaction from Vivian.

"Carl?? '

Madam Vincenta became very interested in their conversation when she heard the name of her ex-son-in-law being mentioned.

"Ah ahn! So that good-for-nothing is still in Stardorn city?" Inwardly, She uttered, her eyes glint coldly.

"Isabella, where and when did you finally met with that loser? " Valeria asked Isabella who was sitting very close to Vivian as they were nearly besties..

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