Chapter Seventeen: Hiding Their Relationship

Inside, Isabella worried about becoming the day’s hot topic again. Just then, a woman with a curvy figure, clutching a coffee, rushed toward her. The entire contents of the cup drenched Isabella, ruining both her outfit and the breakfast Alexander had made for her, as everything splattered on the floor. “Oops, didn’t see you there.” The blonde, Maddie Kingston, flicked her hair nonchalantly, her tone far from apologetic. Spectators gawked at the unfolding drama. ‘We’ve been trying to catch Alexander’s eye for ages. Why does Isabella get all the attention, always stepping out of his car? How can she be so brazen?’ Their minds buzzed with jealousy. Isabella was deep in thought and didn’t react immediately when the coffee spilled on her. She glanced down at her coffee-stained white shirt and quickly shielded herself with her purse to prevent any wardrobe mishaps. Isabella remained calm, viewing the incident as just a small accident. “Next time, be more careful and try not to be so reck