Chapter 319

Since Ryan was not around and Mrs. Hoffman was still convalescing abroad, Bethany’s scheme to earn some brownie points faced a temporary setback. However, the thrill of Ryan accepting her gift made her heart race. She might not be able to fall asleep tonight. In the afternoon, the two of them enjoyed the fall scenery beneath the enormous parasol tree in the Hoffman family’s backyard, sipping afternoon tea. “Zoe, when did you meet Bella?” Bethany’s internal alarms blared, carrying a mix of hatred and jealousy directed at Bella. “I bumped into her backstage the day before yesterday during my master’s music performance,” Zoe replied nonchalantly. With a relaxed posture, legs crossed, Zoe took a sip of black tea and glanced at Bethany, inquiring, “From the tone of your voice, it seems like you have a grudge against Bella.” “Grudge? More like an irreconcilable feud!” “Is it that serious?” “Zoe, you've been abroad for a long time, so there are many things you don’t know.” Bethany gr