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    Plus, with Freddy’s support, the fashion resources at her disposal were not to be underestimated.


    Just then, amotion arose.


    Demi strutted in, wearing a tight red dress, followed by three assistants and eight bodyguards. Her appearance drew a wave of excitement.


    Ellie knew exactly where Demi’s confidence came from and cast a nce at her t belly. Demi had to be at least three months pregnant, yet she wasn’t showing.


    Spotting Ellie, Demi rolled her eyes and remarked sarcastically, “The shier someone’s wedding, the uglier their divorce.”


    Ellie walked toward her.


    Demi immediately stepped back warily, with two bodyguards moving in to shield her.


    “See who has the upper hand today. Do you still want to attack me?” Demi sneered.


    “Violence is for the uncivilized,” Ellie replied coolly. ncing at Demi’s belly, she asked, “Demi, are you sure it’s a son you’re carrying? Do you think you can use a child to force a marriage? You’re pregnant now—does Erick intend to marry you? ‘The shier the marriage, the uglier the divorce’ suits you far better.”


    “Stop the nonsense! I’m the mother of the eldest great-grandson of the Thorpe family. Who else would he marry but me? You’ve seen all the bodyguards the Thorpe family has provided for me, right?”


    Ellie merely shrugged and replied, “Fine, but let me remind you—if he really marries you, you’ll be a member of the Thorpe family just like me, and you’ll need to show me proper respect then.”


    Demi was seething with anger and wanted to retort, but it was time for the live broadcast to start, and the staff ushered her away to get ready.


    During the broadcast, Demi became the center of attention. Her agency had tipped off the host, ensuring she received more screen time than Nora, the main actress.


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    After their segment, Ellie headed backstage to rx. She spent some time on her phone, and when she finally looked up, she realized the room had emptied without her noticing.


    Erick stood at the door, watching her for quite a while.


    Ellie noticed him but showed no interest, continuing to scroll through her phone.


    Erick, feeling ignored yet again, grew angry but, for some reason, didn’tsh out.


    “Ellie!” he called, but then just stood there, staring at her.


    His intense gaze made Ellie ufortable.


    “Erick, do you enjoy making people feel this way?” she snapped, her patience wearing thin. “Ever since we broke off our engagement, I haven’t even looked at you nicely. Isn’t it obvious I can’t stand you?”


    “Ellie, Carole hasnded herself a top job at the Thorpe Group’s jewelrypany. Do you really think you and Kaiden have a chance? I’m just saying, considering what we had, you might want to reconsider your options soon.”


    Did Carole be part of the Thorpe Group?


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