?<strong>Chapter 387:</strong>


    Meanwhile, other guests gathered in small groups, whispering about the evening’s developments.


    “Mr. rk seems so satisfied with his daughter-inw! Could it be that it is really Belinda who prefers to keep her true identity a secret?”


    “It’s strange! Weren’t there rumors that Mr. rk’s wife was unattractive and overweight? Belinda doesn’t match that description at all.”


    “My wife, who knows Car well and often visits the Wright family, told me she met Baker’s illegitimate daughter, Belinda, years ago. Back then, Belinda was heavier and had a noticeable birthmark on her left cheek.”


    “Indeed, the rumors about Mr. rk’s wife were true.


    But it has been three years.


    Who knows? Maybe Belinda opted for liposuction or cosmetic surgery—she looks entirely different now.”


    “So, the Wright family’s illegitimate daughter, the close friend of the Thomas family, turns out to be Mr. rk’s enigmatic wife!”


    “Who would believe that? Besides, Mr. rk shows no particr favoritism toward the Wright family. In fact, the Adams family, backed by the Thomas family, has benefited significantly.”


    “It appears Mr. rk indeed favors his ex-girlfriend!”


    “Shh! Keep your voice down.”


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    Meanwhile, several affluent women gathered around Mollie.


    “So it seems Mollie was right—Belinda chose not to disclose her identity herself. The rk family treats her well; just look at Harold’s joy apanying Belinda!”


    “Absolutely! I’ve always said Belinda is beloved by the rk family.”


    Tessa’s face darkened as she overheard thesements. A surge of anger and resentment bubbled up within her. Then, as if remembering something, Tessa chuckled softly.


    “Sure, Harold might be happy with Belinda, but what does it matter? Lucas doesn’t like Belinda! He made it quite clear by leaving the event with Verena in his arms just now. That must have been humiliating for Belinda.”


    The room fell silent after Tessa’s words. All eyes turned to her, their looks filled with disapproval.


    They all thought that Tessa truly didn’t know the right thing to say.


    Mollie’s frown deepened. Lucas, standing by Verena instead of defending Belinda, had left with Verena. His actions disyed a tant disregard for Belinda. And Harold, too—why would he introduce Belinda as his daughter-inw at such a time?


    Belinda and Lucas were about to get a divorce. Why reveal Belinda’s identity now? What would people think of her once the divorce was finalized?


    These thoughts only served to heighten Mollie’s frustration.


    At the Grand ins General Hospital, in a VIP ward.


    Verena had suffered severe injuries from falling down the stairs. Her forehead required four stitches, her left forearm was fractured, and her body was covered in abrasions. To make matters worse, her waist was twisted, leaving her in constant pain.


    After the doctors had tended to her wounds, shey on the hospital bed, looking utterly weak.


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