Female Novel
Chatper 396
you forget?”
Donna was left speechless.
Evelyn smiled, “You never really cared. All you enjoyed were the privileges Ethan brought you. Everytime you got into trouble, who was it that bailed you out? Back then, he was young and foolish,influenced by your charm, and he did some unthinkable things. Now that you’ve come back early,according to the bet we made three years ago… you’ve already lost.”
Chapter 396
Evelyn spoke sternly, “So many years have gone by, and our family has done a lot for an outsider likeyou.”
“Show
She examined Donna closely one last time. “I’ve said what I needed to say,” she declared firmly. Then,she told Marta, our guest out.” Her voice was strong, and her eyes showed nothing but coldindifference and dislike for Donna.
Evelyn really held a deep grudge against Donna. If it weren’t for Donna, Ethan wouldn’t have had sucha tough time in school or made bad choices,
Marta said, “Sure, Madam,” and turned to Donna. “Ms. Jolie, please come with me.”
Donna, full of frustration, yelled at Evelyn, “Aren’t you worried I’ll tell him all of this? If it weren’t for you,Ethan and I wouldn’t be in this mess,”
Evelyn sneered, “Five years ago, I didn’t let you step foot in my home. Nothing has changed now. Iwon’t let you keep hurting my grandson.”
Donna was shown out of the Arnold house. Her proud attitude had crumbled, leaving her looking likesomeone who had lost everything in a bet, feeling ashamed and desperate. “I can’t believe it,” shemuttered to herself over and over. “We were together for so long, and just like that, he gave up on meand let go of those feelings.‘
She tried to call a number she knew well, but the screen showed an empty line. Her expressionsuddenly turned fierce as she sent a message to another number.
[I can work with you, as long as you don’t hurt Ethan.]
After sending this message, Donna prepared to leave. She gazed up at the sky, which appearedgloomy and gray.
Donna had been traveling without rest for several days to return to Venturia, her head heavy withthoughts. Suddenly, everything went dark, and she lost consciousness.
Meanwhile, at Ventrocloud High School, Madelyn still couldn’t figure out why so many people weregiving her curious looks until the school day was nearly over.novelbin
It was when Mya snatched a magazine from the nearby store that Madelyn spotted a photo of herselfand Ethan on the cover, casually walking in Marisburg.
She wondered, ‘Why would someone snap a picture of us and put it on a magazine cover for everyoneto see?‘
Now, most of the girls at Ventrocloud High School had a copy of that magazine. They seemed to beeyeing Madelyn with jealousy.
The final class of the day was a self–study session. Hailey Hann, the homeroom teacher who rarelymade appearances at this time, suddenly pushed the door open and walked into the classroom.
Accompanying her was a middle–aged, chubby man wearing a baseball cap, who held a magazine.
“Everyone, put down what you’re doing for a moment. Let me introduce you to this famous suspensedrama director. He’s here today to find actors. If any of you are interested, you can sign up. Being anartist in showbiz can be a great career choice.”
“Sir, you might want to consider another class! Our group here isn’t exactly hurting for cash. We’re notinto acting, either. It’s a piece of cake for our families to start a showbiz company. Our focus is on ourstudies, just waiting to finish school and dive into the family business!” It was unmistakably Lemspeaking.
It appeared that hardly anyone else in the class had much to