Mystery Bride's Revenge

Lydia, you've got Ashley all wrong, just like Selina did. Ashley isn't the person you think....."

Tears started streaming down Ashley's face as she sobbed, her ability to cry on command earning an impressed thumbs-up- from Lydia, Selina, this talent of your sister could make it big in Mumrik's entertainment industry. Ever thought about bringing home an Oscar for Best Actress to make us proud in Closia?"

Selina snnered, saying. "Lydia, let me correct one thing. She's not my sister, and she's out of my league."

1. LAshley was at a loss for words, her gare occasionally falling on Malcolm, silently pleading for him to say something on her behalf. This act had deceived countless promising young men before. She believed that Malcolm wouldn't stand idly by

However, Malcolm remained aloof, quietly savoring his wine without uttering a word, not even sparing a glance at Ashley's display of fragility, begging for protection. He didn't intervene in the dispute, mainly because Lydia had given him knowing look curious to see how far Ashley's acting would

"Enough" Stop picking on Ashley!" Manuel couldn't stand seeing Ashley in tears, the sight twisting his heart with pain. His hatred for Selina had reached its peak. It was unbearable for Manuel to see someone with the Harvey family blood. someone who should have been contributing positively to the Harvey family's name, repeatedly hurting and humiliating Ashley like this!

Just as Manuel was about to snap, he noticed the design drafts of Selina's bracelet from the corner of his eye and couldn't help but pause.

"Where did you get this design from? Manuel reached out to snatch it, but Malcolm, quick as a whip, grabbed his wris

"Don't think you can do whatever you want just because I haven't said a word yet, Manuel. Do you have any idea what it

means to cross me?"

Malcolm's grip tightened, causing Manuel's brow to furrow in pain. He struggled but could not break free.

Finally, Malcolm let go with a contemptuous chuckle and mouthed some words, good-for-nothing people.

And he thought he deserved to be recognized as Selina's family? It's a pity. To think that Selina's lineage included such a loser. Selina wasn't just the favorite among their fellow students. She also had the most extraordinary talent.

The Harvey family couldn't have imagined that the uneducated country bumpkin they looked down upon was such a shining gem. Once they realized what they had missed, they would be kicking themselves!

"Manuel, are you all right?" Ashley immediately went to support Manuel, who shot Malcolm a dark glare. If it weren't for fear of fully offending this top attorney from Mumzik and the trouble it could bring the Harvey family. Manuel would not have let it go so easily. His eyes were glued to Selina's bracelet design drafts.

Was it a coincidence? No... It couldn't be. Manuel had studied Angel's, trying to capture her unique essence. This bracelet carried Angel's signature flair, an imaginative touch no one else could replicate.

Selina tucked the drafts back into her bag. "What, you like staring at my work so much? Hoping to copy it, are you? Let me remind you, Malcolm is right here. Manuel, if you dare to do that this time, be prepared to rot in jail,"

You designed this?!" Manuel was utterly shocked. Despite his extensive study of Angel's designs, he hadn't been able to grasp the essence, yer Selina, the uneducated country girl, could create such a stunning bracelet. Could it be that Selina was Angel?

The thought was so startling that even Manuel shook his head to dismiss it. Was he going mad? The idea that Selina could be Angel, a treasured talent of the world, was preposterous. It must have been his admiration for Angel that stirred such feelings for the design. It had to be!Owned by NôvelDrama.Org.

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Lydia looked at Manuel Selina, don't you think he's acting a bit loopy?"

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Selina spoke calmly. "Maybe his brain got muddled from his time in jail. If you don't leave. I'll call security to kick you out. Think about who's going to end up looking worse..."

"What happened" Timothy had finally arrived after he didn't see Manuel or Ashley, so he had followed the murmurings of the crowd to find them facing off against Selina and others. He rushed over. "Manuel, Ashley, let's go."

He worried that Manuel, upon encountering his adversaries, might do something rash. Manuel had only just been bailed out of jail, and getting thrown back in now would not be an easy fix. Not to mention, Timothy needed Manuel to participate in the upcoming Jewelry Design Contest in six days to secure a collaboration with Angel. Manuel couldn't afford trouble at this point!

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"Manuel, let's go. You must be exhausted." Ashley kept urging, too, trying to de-escalate the situation. Manuel took a deep breath, and finally left with Timothy and Ashley

Lydia spat contemptuously, "Can't even have a peaceful meal. I seriously wonder when the Harvey family will just disappear from the planet."

"Lydia," Malcolm spoke up, a bit sternly, shaking his head at her. Lydia realized the potential concern and looked worriedly

at Selina

Selina offered a smile. "It's okay, Malcolm, Lydia. The Harvey family are nothing more than strangers to me now. If they try to get in my way, then they become my enemies. I will not let myself be affected by anything related to them anymore."

In her past life, Selina's heart, burning with the desire for familial love, was wrongly accused and abused countless times by the Harvey family. Eventually, she was betrayed and thrown out by her brothers.

In this life, Selina lived for herself and for those truly worth her time. The Harvey family's well-being was the least of her concerns. Whatever she once owed them had been paid in full!

Confirming that Selina's resolve wasn't just a façade but genuinely from the heart, Lydia's face broke into a smile and she draped an arm around Selina's shoulders. That's the spirit! Forget about the Harvey family. Just focus on living our best lives." Malcolm touched Selina's hand with a serious expression. "Selina, if you're ever in trouble, you must let us know. No matter what happens, remember one thing. We will always have your back."

Selina returned the look with a smile, "I know: With you all by my side, that's all I need.