Chapter 124 A Lifetime Of Sorrow And Hardship For A Beautiful Woman
Quickly, Selena and Rosalie began to search to see if there were any rumors.
As expected, there were revelations from so–called middle school classmates.
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“Rebecca had a knack for attracting boys since middle school. She would flirt with several at once, as if she wanted all the school’s boys revolving around her. She was quite the tease, captivating their hearts only to show no real interest in being with them. She played games with them, which eventually led to the boys. retaliating. The situation escalated to the point of involving the police, and she even had the audacity to accuse them, causing one of the boys to transfer schools. She was a real heartbreaker. None of us liked her, we all knew her true colors.”
Meanwhile, Isabella’s inner thoughts were telling an entirely different story.
Those three were nothing short of juvenile pests, seated behind Rebecca. Their adolescence had taken a perverse turn, unable to curb their wild fantasies and impulses. They indulged in unsavory content, then viewed Rebecca through a lewd lens, misinterpreting her every move. They constantly boasted and competed against each other: one claimed that he thought Rebecca liked him, another said that Rebecca was deliberately flaunting herself to attract him, and the last one outright claimed he’d had an encounter with Rebecca in the small grove. Some demanded proof, others driven by jealousy wanted to try their luck. Thus, the trio duped Rebecca into the small grove.
Initially, they questioned Rebecca about her romantic interests, Rebecca hadn’t expected that despite keeping a low profile, she would still face such a situation. Angered, she rebuked them. However, a man’s pride is fragile, regardless of age, and malicious thoughts uncontrollably surfaced, aimed at Rebecca.
The school was, after all, a school. At the sound of a scream, people rushed over, preventing further crime. The boys snapped out of their daze, frightened. Rebecca’s parents arrived, called the police, and pressed charges. The parents of the boys caused a ruckus, defending their children. They harshly criticized Rebecca, claiming that just by looking at her, one could tell she wasn’t decent. They insisted that it takes two to tango, implying that Rebecca had provoked their sons into inappropriate behavior. The three of them were adamant that it was Rebecca who had seduced them first.
Given the sheer number of witnesses, the situation was quite dire, and Rebecca did indeed receive just treatment under the law. However, due to the three boys being a minor, the punishment wasn’t severe, and they later transferred schools. Consequently, Rebecca had to change schools once again.
Infuriated, Selena and Rosalie hastily discussed the scandalous revelation with Isabella. They adamantly refused to believe the rumors, pointing out logical inconsistencies. They vehemently criticized the three culprits, insisting it was their fault, and also lashed out at the whistleblower for deliberately distorting the facts.
They were in the heat of discussion when their hand slipped and another piece of explosive news came
into view.
“Once, a male high school classmate had committed suicide over Rebecca.”
The three of them immediately fell silent, as Selena and Rosalie continued reading.
Isabella quickly started investigating.
Sigh, the most critical part is the one most subjected to flaw. No wonder she nearly gave into despair and ruined her own beauty during high school. Who could possibly endure the trauma of losing both parents?
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Chapter 124 A Lifetime Of Sorrow And Hardship For A Beautiful Woman
The breaths of both Selena and Rosalie seemed to freeze in that moment.
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In truth, it was an undeserved misfortune. Throughout high school, Rebecca barely cracked a smile. She wore a stern expression all day, avoiding closeness with anyone, for fear of creating misunderstandings. Yet, she still managed to become the object of a boy’s secret crush.
The boy came from a household with overbearing parents who constantly pressured him to study, pushing him to the brink of abnormality due to the immense stress. However, his parents paid no heed to his mental health issues. It was only when his grades started to slip, they rummaged through his room and found a stash of secretly taken photos of Rebecca. They refused to believe that their son would resort to such behavior, spying on a girl. So, they confronted the school, dragging Rebecca into the situation and accusing her of giving their son her photos, enticing him, and distracting him from his studies.
The entire school had witnessed it, naturally provoking the boy. He finally succumbed to the pressure and jumped off a building. Even though it was later proven that Rebecca didn’t even know him, his parents still crazily sought revenge on her. They defamed her, blaming her appearance for their son’s death, and even demanded compensation. They not only harassed her but also her parents, disrupting their peace at work. Eventually, due to the mental strain, they got into a car accident and both passed away, leaving behind only their severely injured grandmother.
After that, whenever people who knew Rebecca saw her, they would sigh. It wasn’t out of pity for the child, but rather…. because of the disaster a beautiful woman could bring.
Upon hearing this, the eyes of both Selena and Rosalie reddened. They couldn’t fathom how Rebecca could pay such a steep price. This situation was even more heart–wrenching than any melodrama they had ever seen. It was truly a devastating human tragedy,
mor is even more false than the previous one, what does this have to do with the girl!” exclaimed
“This rumor is
Selena.
Rosalie couldn’t help but say, “Exactly! The rumors aren’t accurate. I suspect it was the major fuss caused by his parents that drove the boy to jump off the building.”
Upon hearing this, Isabella quickly responded, “I was thinking the same!”
After taking a calming breath, Isabella continued to read on.
However… I believe I’ve figured out why she entered the entertainment industry… It was indeed due to her grandmother’s condition, which required a large amount of money, Initially, she dropped out of school to work but faced constant harassment because of her appearance. This made her realize that no matter where she went, she would be subjected to malice. Moreover, a regular job couldn’t cover her grandmother’s medical expenses. Therefore, she tried to use her looks… Is this the reason behind the rumor that she worked in a nightclub before entering the industry? Because she did work at a club.
In her perspective, the entertainment industry was at least safer than the nightclub. Little did she know, her agency had already thoroughly investigated her background and had her in their tight grip. When she was still naive to the world, they had sweet–talked her into signing a ten–year contract. The penalty for breaking it was astronomical. Regardless of how many jobs she had to take on or what she had to do, her monthly salary was just enough to cover her
grandmother’s medical expenses. Anything more was simply out of the question.
Due to her looks, the men who professed their love for her, even those with power and influence, mostly just desired to possess her rather than save her. She never relied on men, wishing only to depend on herself.
The contract had finally reached its expiration, and she was about to gain her freedom. The only condition she had proposed to Danielle was a slight increase in her salary. The penalty for breaking the contract was within her means, and she didn’t want to be sold out. She was well aware of her constant troubles and numerous scandals, signing her was a risky gamble. However, apart from working hard, she didn’t want to encounter any more issues.
She didn’t want her grandmother to worry about her situation on her deathbed, hearing everyone berate her. Even if she kept convincing her grandmother that it was all the work of malicious people intentionally tarnishing her reputation, there would inevitably come a day when she could no longer fool her…
Woe is me. I should be demned. I should have directly told Danielle earlier that I would choose her, choose her, I would definitely choose her!
Upon seeing this, Isabella was already filled with immense regret. When she had previously encountered Rebecca, she was merely interested in the drama and gossip. She also thought she was beautiful, sexy, and charming, a naturally alluring beauty.
Both Selena and Rosalie had already bowed their heads, pretending to look at their phones, otherwise their tears would have fallen.
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