Chapter 776
Chapter 776:
The challenger was momentarily speechless, and the surrounding crowd was visibly stunned.
Bella’s gaze darkened with irritation as she watched Bernice.
“Bernice, we’re all friends here, and I’m sure they didn’t mean it. Try not to be so upset,” Bella said gently.
Yet, secretly, she hoped Bernice would lose her temper and cause a commotion. “They didn’t recognize you because you’ve changed a lot p>
Bernice gave Bella a mocking look, her eyes twinkling with derision. “You of all people should know the reasons behind my past appearance and behavior, shouldn’t you p>
Bella’s smile stiffened. She stared at Bernice, wondering if she had somehow learned the whole truth. That seemed unlikely; Bernice wasn’t smart enough to grasp such things.
“Bernice, I… I’m not sure what you mean p>
Bernice fixed her gaze sharply on Bella, as if seeing through her pretenses.
Bella felt a pang of nervousness.
Bernice said, “There’s no use denying it anymore. You know that ever since our fallout, I’ve improved. I’m more successful, and more positive. You’ve always been jealous, unable to bear anyone surpassing you. You pulled me down to make yourself shine effortlessly. I have to say, you’ve been quite diligent over the years p>
Despite maintaining a smile, Bella felt a sense of finality; everything seemed to crumble at that moment.
She was stunned that Bernice actually knew the truth. Yet, why had Bernice remained silent until now? What had prompted her to speak up at this particular time?
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Reading Bella’s thoughts, Bernice said, “You’re probably wondering how I could bear this for so long, even after I found out the truth, right? Well, I’ve changed. Yelena advised me that throwing fits wouldn’t solve anything and that I needed the perfect moment to surpass you. Now is that moment. Admit it, you’re frightened because I’ve become better p>
Bella’s gaze wavered, and she stuttered, “No, I didn’t p>
Ignoring Bella, Bernice noticed Donna and Katelyn further away and approached them. “Mom, Aunt Donna, I’ve been searching for Yelena everywhere. I can’t find her, and her phone is unreachable. It’s really odd p>
Bernice spoke in a subdued tone, making it difficult for others to catch her words unless they were standing close by or paying close attention. Bella was watching Bernice and overheard everything she said. She then sneered silently. Yelena?
She believed she was the only one aware of Yelena’s current whereabouts. Yet, Bella had no intention of revealing Yelena.
Yelena had a natural beauty that made her stand out, even in plain clothes and without makeup, as Bernice had noted. She was stunning in any attire.
Elianna walked toward Bella and said softly, “Bella, don’t let what Bernice said bother you. She’s probably just upset with me for not helping her, so she’s taking it out on you.” Her expression grew serious as she spoke.
Bella pressed her lips together and shook her head, responding, “Grandma, it’s alright. Bernice is young. I won’t hold it against her.” Bella’s voice faltered slightly as she added, “It’s just odd. Bernice wasn’t like this before. We were so close once. I can’t understand why she’s changed so much, so suddenly p>