After saying that, Lillian swept the three necklaces toward Claude, ignoring Bella's livid face and trembling body, and settled into the new car she hadn't yet ridden in.
Or perhaps, for Claude, it was an old car.
Peter closed the door for her and returned to the driver's seat. The car started and slowly disappeared from the academy gates.
Many students who had witnessed the scene lingered, excitedly discussing Lillian and her husband's dynamic, frequently mentioning Bella.
"So pathetic, she's become a complete joke. He's not Lillian's sugar daddy but her husband. And he is so handsome and rich."
"Not just handsome and rich, but he also treats her well. He gave her a twenty-million-dollar gift just to apologize. Even movies rarely have scenes like this!"
"How's Bella's doing now?"
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