A remark from Isabella caused a huge stir.
Guillermo was furious and embarrassed. He pointed at Isabella and said, “Who are you? I don’t even know you, and you’re probably not someone important in the fashion world. Do you have any evidence that the fabric on Theodore’s clothes is from the Jasmine team?”
Mrs. Sanchez quickly chimed in, “Exactly—who knows where this wild girl came from. I remember we didn’t invite anyone like you, a nobody.”
Theodore stood tall, his posture protective as he shielded the delicate Isabella behind him. “She’s my invited guest. Does my stepmother have any objections?”
Mrs. Sanchez’s face darkened. After all, this was Theodore’s coming-of-age ceremony, and he was the main character. It was completely normal for him to invite a few friends for support.
“Theo
