Gossip Girl Reborn

Chapter 52 A Ploy Aimed At Rosalie

“W–Why are you all suddenly bringing this up? How could you just pry into other people’s private affairs! Madeline’s forehead was covered in a fine sheen of sweat, her reaction not one of feeling offended, but rather, a profound sense of guilt.

“Take a guess.” Christopher gave a mischievous grin.

Madeline’s face turned pale, yet her body couldn’t stop trembling.

Isabella was also taken aback. Why is Alexander suddenly bringing this up? Has he discovered something. suspecting that our sibling relationship isn’t normal? They’ve been so discreet, though. No one could have noticed, right? How could he find any clues? Impressive!”

At that moment, Alexander felt quite embarrassed. I didn’t find anything. It’s my fault for not thinking enough.

The other members of the Quirk family didn’t think it was Alexander’s fault. After all, no one. could’ve seen that coming.

Rosalie is truly unlucky to have encountered such a peculiar pair of siblings. It’s clear that they harbor romantic feelings for each other. Although their status as a blended family is a hindrance, it isn’t completely insurmountable. However, since they’ve lived with their parents from a young age and appeared as a typical family, they are afraid to confront their parents and friends and dare not defy societal gossip and rumors.

However, being secretive in the long run isn’t a viable solution. Dominic has always been up to no good, and his family is hoping that marriage will bring him some maturity. Therefore, they started to pressure him relentlessly to tie the knot. Madeline, naturally, was not willing to let a stranger take her brother away, so she came up with a rather wicked plan, Isabella thought..

A chill ran through everyone present as their gazes shifted toward Rosalie.

The expression on Rosalie’s face was one of numbness and confusion. She felt as though she was listening to someone else’s story. She didn’t think it could possibly be something that was happening to her.

Isabella then thought, Rosalie just had to end up being roommates with Madeline, and Madeline found Rosalie to be naive and easily fooled. At the same time, Madeline knows Dominic has a particular distaste for the obedient daughters of wealthy families. That’s why she chose Rosalie to be her future sister–in–law. Sh*t! What a lunatic! Why must she drag an innocent person into her weird play? Madeline’s stance is simple. Since she can’t be with her brother, she might as well find someone easy to manipulate, someone foolish enough yet capable of supporting her brother. That’s because she can’t bear to see her brother toiling away outside. She is also quite a hopeless romantic! She could even think about coaring other women into providing for her brother. Unbelievable!

Everyone else was taken aback. Their gazes involuntarily shifted toward Madeline. Despite her tender age, her inscrutable intentions were downright chilling. The more they looked at her, the more they saw her as a lunatic.

Madeline was already feeling guilty. As the gazes of the crowd on her became increasingly strange, she couldn’t help but want to run away.

Just as she was about to retreat, her arm was suddenly seized by Rosalie.

Madeline looked at Rosalie in surprise, only to find Rosalie’s gaze vacant and unseeing. Could she have sensed something was amiss? That’s impossible! She’s stupid!

“Dom and I grew up together, Rosie. Even though we’re not blood–related, he’s still my closest kin. And you, you’re my best friend. I really just wanted to help both of you, but if your family is going to cause us such difficulties, then I think it’s best if I leave first,” Madeline said.

Ha! Indeed, she has always been the one helping. At first, I found it quite strange. There are plenty of well- bred gentlemen in our social circle. Even if Rosalie didn’t fancy any of them, it seemed unlikely she’d fall for incompetent human garbage! Isabella pondered.

The Quirks instantly straightened up, their expressions serious. Yes… That’s indeed the most baffling part. How could such a fine young lady have lost her sight? Could that meal be the sole reason? It can’t be that simple!

They were reluctant to believe that Rosalie truly lacked common sense.

Isabella went on to think. Madeline is very clever. She never actively promoted Dominic. However, she’s been acting as an undercover for Dominic. Dominic has been able to fake all his hobbies, habits, and style in that meal. Rosalie probably thought that Dominic genuinely cared for her, even knowing her taste in food. However, he didn’t know squat! All of this was orchestrated by Madeline. Dominic has merely been playing along, which explains his erratic emotions. He has been forcing himself to do humbling things. Rosalie probably never would have imagined that those sleepless nights, filled with fervent and affectionate text messages, were actually all from Madeline using Dominic’s phone. Thus, he effortlessly captured Rosalie’s heart. They weren’t cohabitating but sleeping in different rooms because he cherished her. It was Madeline who forbade it. Even though she was the one who found Rosalie, she still didn’t want to see them together with her own eyes. So, she playfully insisted that Dominic had to wait until she went abroad before he could touch Rosalie. In a way, this woman is quite impressive. She is attempting to juggle her career and love life simultaneously. On the one hand, she is persuading Rosalie to give up her spot for her, even offering to fund her studies abroad. On the other hand, she is trying to solidify the marriage between Dominic and Rosalie. After all, compared to other women of questionable backgrounds, Rosalie, who is always naive, won’t become a stumbling block in her affair with Dominic. In any case, in Madeline’s eyes, Rosalie is actually a cover and a person who can give her the slot to go abroad. Tsk… Tsk… Tsk… What a twisted and perverted mentality this is. It’s as if there’s some thrill in secretly sleeping with your own brother behind your best friend’s back.

Upon hearing that, the Quirks were consumed by rage. It was all a ploy aimed at Rosalie. These siblings sure have some nerves. They've been toying with Rosalie. Hence, it was crucial to be careful when choosing a boyfriend and even more so when making friends.

With a grim expression, David said, "Rosalie, your friend wants to leave. Are you going to let her go?"

Madeline was taken aback. What does that mean? Is someone capable of stopping me from leaving?

The moment she turned around, however, she saw Rosalie's blood-red eyes. Rosalie's pupils were flickering, her head gently swaying, as if she was struggling to accept something, continuously denying it to herself

Madeline inexplicably felt a wave of fear washing over her, and she wanted to shake Rosalie off.

"Rosie, Dom would never cook for anyone else. He only cooks for you. So, don't think about making things difficult for him. That would be an insult to your relationship... - I'll come see your again next time," Madeline said.

After saying that, surprisingly, she managed to break free and run off.

Christopher was so furious that he jumped up on the spot. However, he was stopped by Alexander. Alexander directly said to Rosalie. "We suspect that you've been deceived all along. Are you unwilling to admit it?"Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

Rosalie's face had completely drained of color. Her unfocused eyes swept she silently retreated, step by step, back to her room.

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The other members of the Quirk family knew what Rosalie was struggling with.

At first, they were also struggling to believe what had actually happened, for all the supposed truths were merely based on Isabella's claims, with no evidence to support them. Unless the siblings were caught red- handed or they confessed themselves, there was no way to confirm. anything.

Hence, it was hard for Rosalie to admit defeat. However, one would wonder if she was truly unshaken.

In any case, Isabella couldn't resist it. She intentionally ordered three dishes and a soup from the franchise, plated them anew, and fooled the housekeepers by claiming she personally cooked them for Rosalie, who was upset. The housekeepers were full of praise, and even though others who saw it would also compliment, their expressions were quite subtle...

Three days later, Rosalie filed the Quirk manor.

It was unclear whether the stimulating effect of the dishes had affected her or if her mind was still in a haze, leading her to consider eloping with someone.

However, based on the surveillance footage, it was clear that no one went there to fetch her. Clearly, she didn't elope.

The Quirk family quickly pinpointed Rosalie's location, but they didn't immediately apprehend her.

They were curious to see what exactly Rosalie was planning to do.