Gossip Girl Reborn (Isabella and Alexander) novel Chapter 169

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The car came to a halt in front of a large supermarket. 

Javier arrived at the restroom. 

Following the anonymous text message, he made a call 

“If it weren’t for the urgent circumstances, we wouldn’t have offered you this opportunity… As long as you follow our instructions, you won’t arouse any suspicion. By tonight, your debt of fifty million will be completely erased. No one will ever find out you had a gambling debt. We always keep our word.” 

Javier’s Adam’s apple bobbed, and a resolute look surfaced in his eyes. 

As long as this debt of fifty million vanished into thin air, no one could accuse him of deceiving Scarlett just to pay off his debts. 

He could justify his actions by claiming he was trying to win back Scarlett. Even if this revelation drew criticism, it was certainly better than being suspected of devious fraud. 

He was simply a naive young man who made foolish mistakes for love and lost his way. He had no intention of hurting anyone. 

This way, he wouldn’t have to confront the peculiar gazes of his mother and close friends. 

From then on, he would never gamble again. In doing so, everything could return to normal as if nothing had ever happened. There would be no blemish left by his side. 

Upon receiving the message, Freya was overwhelmed with disappointment. This only strengthened her determination to have Scarlett publicly disclose the matter. 

When the two returned to find Danielle, the producer and director were still in conversation with her. She was repeatedly ensuring that Team A–list wouldn’t cause any significant disturbance. 

As the premiere countdown began, the online buzz grew louder and louder. People of influence and status kept reaching out to them. It seemed as if the entire entertainment industry was shaking in its boots, making them all feel on edge. 

After the producer had triple–checked everything, he finally felt at ease. He was just about to leave with the director when Danielle suddenly said, “Oh, right, we need to replace an actor.” 

The director and the producer suddenly turned around, their expressions revealing an “I knew it” look. 

They even looked a little excited. “Go ahead, we can handle it.” 

Danielle’s lips twitched. She wondered if Isabella’s persona was too overbearing. This wouldn’t be conducive to progress. Fortunately, there was no immediate issue at hand, providing her with the opportunity to tone things down a bit. 

Observing the intense gaze of the director and producer, Danielle couldn’t help but wonder if they had been pushed to the brink, which led them to adopt an attitude of despair. Their demeanor seemed to challenge her as if saying, “Let’s see what other surprises you have up your sleeve that we don’t know about.” 

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The director and the producer instantly lost their enthusiasm. 

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The theme of this stage play was “Home.” Isabella and Christopher would be portraying a story of grand love from a national perspective. Their narrative revolved around sending a child off to become a soldier, who later sacrificed himself. The underlying message was that a nation’s existence made a home possible. 

The animal actor in the story was a military dog. The son brought home a puppy for his mother to see, but in the end, only the injured military dog returned from duty and stayed by the mother’s side. 

Two animal actors were required for the story. The role of the puppy was easy to fill, but the part of the adult dog required a bit more finesse. 

At first, they had enlisted an ordinary animal actor–a well–trained and cooperative dog. However, Danielle remained dissatisfied with the results. She believed that the dog’s expressions and postures were all wrong, failing to truly captivate the audience. 

As a manager, Danielle had additional considerations. The stage play’s theme was profoundly inspiring and centered around promoting patriotism. She aimed to maximize its impact, hoping it might even capture official attention. 

While her primary goal was certainly not this, if the artists could by chance attract official attention, it would be an undeniable bonus. Danielle hoped that the impact of this performance could genuinely touch people’s hearts. If they could actually borrow a retired military dog, it would surely spark a discussion. 

Unfortunately, there was no way. Those military dogs were highly valued. They couldn’t be lent out casually for such performances. 

Eventually, Danielle bumped into Roland. While a military dog wasn’t an option, a police dog was totally acceptable. 

Afterward, Danielle successfully persuaded Roland by emphasizing the importance of stage presence. Whether it was due to the prospect of positive publicity or a desire to show Alexander respect, Roland ultimately assisted by locating a recently retired police dog to join their performance. 

The police dog’s role was straightforward. Its primary tasks involved following instructions and cooperating as needed. However, the key factor that truly mattered was its demeanor–the way it carried itself on stage. 

It didn’t need rehearsals. As long as its trainer was present, it could sync up with any situation. 

Isabella and Christopher had managed to perform a flawless rehearsal in sync with each other, meeting the requirements perfectly. However, they simply hadn’t had the chance to inform the director and the producer yet. 

In truth, all animal species are the same. If they didn’t say anything, the other party wouldn’t know. However, Danielle still mentioned that she had genuinely borrowed a retired police dog with a distinguished service record. 

The director and producer, aware that this was a promotional opportunity, didn’t worry about anything. They simply nodded and left. 

Once Isabella and Christopher had finished applying their makeup, they planned to head to the lounge. The police dog and the trainer were already there. 

It wasn’t often that they came into contact with a police dog, especially one so large and imposing. Yet, 

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when not on duty, the dog was surprisingly affectionate. The three of them were utterly charmed, seizing any opportunity they could to play with it. 

At that moment, they saw Scarlett seeking out Danielle. They couldn’t help but stick around for the juicy gossip. 

Upon listening to their thoughts, Danielle expressed her agreement. However, she still offered a word of caution. “This approach will likely stir up some controversy, whether it’s the undefined gambling debts and emotional debts, or the incident of reporting Javier to the police.” 

If one person were to directly accuse another, 

gardless of the truth of the matter, there would always be clever individuals ready to jump in with various conspiracy theories or attempts at moral coercion. 

Upon eavesdropping, Rosalie suddenly spoke up. “Why not actfit out?” 

Everyone turned their gaze toward her. 

Rosalie suddenly felt a bit uneasy and scratched her ear shyly. “Well, that’s what we usually do, right? Doesn’t your group’s performance involve a daughter seeking help from her mother when she encounters trouble? Can’t this trouble be replaced with this matter?” 

Danielle’s eyes lit up instantly. That’s right. The primary reason we used to put on performances was because there was often a lack of evidence. We had to rely on our acts to provoke the audience’s thoughts and encourage them to gather evidence. This time, the situation seemed quite similar 

If it were to be reenacted on this unique stage, it would carry more conviction than a straightforward statement. Although it wasn’t performed by Justice Upholder, Scarlett was to join their studio in the future, indirectly reducing the exaggeration of Isabella’s persona.