Chapter 8 When someone unexpectedly mentioned Isabella , Nathan suddenly realized that it had been days since Isabella last contacted him . Not a single text or voice message . Finally , he sensed something was off . After all , that girl had always been clingy . Even if they saw each other daily , whenever she couldnt see him , shed find all sorts of excuses to reach out -sharing her meals , reminding him to dress warmly , or asking him to come home early because she had a surprise for him . Back then , he found her relentless attention annoying . Purchase completed This kind of silence from Isabella was unusual . It seemed that forcing her to go abroad this time had genuinely angered her . Even if she didnt contact him , surely she would ask someone for her living expenses . Turning to his assistant , Nathan asked , Hows my wife doing lately ? Has she mentioned needing anything ? Make sure her . requests are met . The assistants expression turned awkward . Stammering , he ။ 12:00 Chapter replied , Mr. Hill , Madam … has been out of touch since she went . Nathan froze . Whats going on with that girl ? Could it be that shes gotten carried away abroad and forgotten she has a family ? The assistants expression was hard to describe . Hill remember that the day Madam left , she discarded everything he bought for her, including the bank card he gave her ? Madison sneered as she added fuel to the fire : Isnt it possible that your obedient , docile little wife might want more than just the title of Mrs. Hill ? Perhaps she wanted the love that comes with it , and since you couldnt give her that , she left you behind . Nathan didnt seem to catch Madisons sarcasm . Instead , he became lost in memories of the countless romantic moments Isabella had created for him . She loves me too much to truly leave . Shes just playing hard to get . If I play along , Ill have lost . Madison couldnt hold back her disdain : Mr. Hill , if your heart belongs to Victoria , why not divorce Isabella and set her free ? Victoria quickly came to his defense : Madison , you dont understand Isabella . What you see as poison marrying someone who doesnt love her she might see as honey . Madison retorted , Miss Moore , youre truly generous . Nathan 12.08 Chapter carries the scent of his wife while dating you , and youre not even jealous ? Victoria smiled graciously : If it were anyone else , I couldnt tolerate it . But Isabella is my Sis . Besides , she saved my life by donating her kidney . If Nathan treats her well , I have no complaints . Besides- She lifted her hand , revealing a ring : This is a gift Nathan carefully chose for me . Unlike Isabella , whose gifts are picked by his assistant . I have his love and dont need to covet the title of Mrs. Im content . To prove her magnanimity , Victoria even urged Nathan : Nathan , you should bring Isabella back soon . Im worried she might not adapt to being alone abroad . Nathan nodded . Madison drained her brandy in one gulp , seething with anger . In Milan , Isabella collapsed into bed after finishing work late at night , completely exhausted . Opening her phone , she saw the trending news Madison had sent her . The headlines were filled with Nathan and Victoria . Stories of Nathan escorting Victoria to and from the hospital , accompanying her to her favorite fashion shows , dining at upscale restaurants , and personally supporting her startup… In every photo , Nathans careful attentiveness and the way he looked at Victoria were undeniable . Their intimate photos flooded the headlines , with netizens eagerly shipping them as a couple and even urging them to marry soon . Nathan made no attempt to refute these rumors , ignoring them entirely . Isabellas heart remained calm . She swiftly replied to Madison : I dislike this kind of article . Dont send me any more . Madison couldnt resist asking , Bella , are you really over Nathan ? Madison had a love hate relationship with her best friend . Every time Isabella claimed she wanted to leave Nathan , shed go running back to him the moment he sweet talked her . My infatuation is fully cured . As for Nathan and Victoria , I never want to see them again . And dont bring them up around me anymore . Madison sighed , Isabella , I hope you mean it this time . Chapter 8 Isabella didnt respond . After receiving her first months salary , Isabella saved most of it , leaving only a few hundred euros for urgent needs . She bought books and spent every spare moment studying . Burning the midnight oil , she absorbed inspiration from the fashion capital and made remarkable progress . Finally , her efforts paid off . Isabella was accepted into Milans top fashion academy to study design . However , the moment she saw the tuition fee , her dreams were nearly crushed . 8,000 euros per year ? For other students , this was affordable , but for someone struggling to make ends meet , it was astronomical . Sitting on the cold floor of her rental room , Isabella agonized over her dilemma all night . 12.09 Chapter 8 At dawn , she stood up slowly , opened her safe , and took out the platinum ring adorned with tiny pink diamonds that she had brought with her . It was the engagement ring Nathan had given her . She had kept it to remind herself never to forget those humiliating years . But now , she desperately needed money. Clutching the ring , Isabella went to a jewelry pawn shop . The shop owners eyes lit up when he saw the ring . Although the diamonds are small and the band is thin , its still a major brand . Ill take it . Small diamonds , thin band ? Isabellas lips curled into a bitter smile . This was only a free gift -a bonus Nathan had received when buying an extravagant present for Victoria . He had casually used it to propose to her . How much ? 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