Chapter 23 : She Doesnt Know Him , Right ? Sonya found Lily Lane , a striking woman in a leather jacket , skirt , and boots , engaging in a heated conversation with a security guard . Seraphina and I grew up together . We were classmates in high school and college . I know all her dirty laundry . You like her TV dramas ? Hah ! Her melodramatic acting ? How could I possibly say anything bad about her ? Were close friends . That thing with the actor Li … shes always loved snatching other peoples things . Maybe she thinks other peoples husbands are more interesting The guard was completely stunned by Lily Lanes rapid fire gossip . When Lily Lane spotted Sonya , she waved her over , then continued , Sonya , my girl ! You know about her and Julian Jennings and Seraphina West , right ? My poor friend got totally screwed over by those two heartless people . She and Julian were together since college ! Everyone knows … Before Lily Lane could spill more , Sonya pulled her aside , silencing her and greeting the guard . He looked slightly disappointed to be interrupted . Miss , you should come by the security office for tea sometime , he said to Lily Lane warmly , Olivorre , lets continue this later , she grinned . Sonya shot her a withering look and surveyed the two large suitcases . Are you two moving back to a New York ? Just me . What do you mean ? I divorced Li Chaoan . Sonya was taken aback . When did that happen ? Five days ago . He cheated . How did you find out ? I opened the door . Lily Lane erupted into laughter , leaving Sonya utterly bewildered . Its an online meme . Walking toward the villa , Lily Lane leaned against Sonya , still giggling . But when she saw Julian Jennings taking out the trash , her laughter died abruptly . Sonya instinctively tried to stop her , but Lily Lane was already charging towards him . Hey , second master of Jennings , long time no see ! Remember your old classmate ? Me , Lily Lane the one who punched you into the hospital ! Remember ? Julian Jennings tossed the trash and glared at her , hands in his pockets . Did you pluck that hair from a flamingo ? Still that same annoying attitude . I hear youve unlocked a new identity : modern day Chen Shimei ( a historical figure known for betrayal ) . Julian Jennings narrowed his eyes . Youd better watch your mouth . Angry ? Guilty ? Doing bad things while hiding behind a good reputation makes you arrogant ? Youre speaking gibberish ! 13:11 Menu Chapter 23 She Doesnt Know Him , R … He scoffed and turned to leave . Youre the bird brain ! Youre not even human ! I warned you not to bully Sonya ! You didnt listen ! Im sending you back to the ICU to reflect ! Lily Lane started punching the air , ready to chase him , but Sonya stopped her . Dont get mad . Ive already made things clear with him . Clear ? You should have sent him to the hospital directly ! The villa was still under renovation , but the second floor was finished . Sonya led Lily Lane into a bedroom and asked if shed eaten . Eat ? Im saving my appetite for drinks with Jake Parker tonight . Sonya admired Lily Lanes resilience . Shed cried her eyes out during the breakup but could still be friends with her ex husband . Despite that , Sonya made Lily Lane a bowl of noodles . Lily Lane ate the noodles in the small living room upstairs . Your good wife and mother act is why Julian Jennings thinks youre easy to bully . Do you like the noodles ? Delicious , Then eat . Dont talk about him anymore . Lily Lane chuckled and pointed around the villa . Your fiancé is generous . Shed obviously seen the online property deed . You dont think I faked it ? You wouldnt bother . She slurped her noodles . Whats he like ? Uh , I dont know . Seems okay . What do you mean ? We havent met . Lily Lane gave Sonya a thumbs up . Before even getting married , he gives you a villa . Hes at least reliable . Actually , I feel guilty . Dont be silly . Know how much I got from the divorce with Li Chaoan ? A lot ? Three hundred million , Lily Lane said , holding up three fingers . In fingers . Sonya frowned . How could that be ? I was stupid . He swindled me , Lily Lane sighed . So cherish a guy like your fiancé . At least he doesnt scam you . What are you going to do ? Brave the entertainment industry . Start over . Sonya realized Lily Lane , like Seraphina West , was a performing arts major . Shed acted in a few dramas before marrying Li Chaoan , but only minor roles . Chapter 23. She Doesnt Know Him , R … I still have some money . Then help me rent an apartment , Lily Lane said with a smile . That night , Lily Lane dragged Sonya to Jake Parkers bar . Menu I dont have resources or connections . Going solo is impossible . I need to join an agency . Sonya didnt understand the entertainment industry . But Im not that young anymore . Just showing up at agencies wont work . So ? Jake Parker says the CEO of JoyPlus Entertainment is here tonight . Hell introduce us . At the bar , they saw Julian Jennings and Seraphina West sitting in the courtyard , not in a private room . Sonya , how did you know we were here ? Come sit ! Seraphina West called out . That was a loaded statement . Why would she assume Sonya was there for them ? Running into them was certainly bad luck . Sonya ignored them , but Lily Lane pulled her over . Old classmate , you dont recognize me ? Seraphina West didnt recognize Lily Lane at first . After a few seconds , she gasped . Lily ! Wow , youve changed ! Did you get plastic surgery ? Lily Lane laughed . Plastic surgery ? Unlike you , I havent had a nose job . Seraphina Wests smile faded . Why are you back in New York ? Are you planning a comeback ? Thats the plan . Haha , Lily , youre so funny . Sonya was getting a headache from their sniping . She wanted to escape , but Lily Lane wouldnt let her . I heard you two are getting married soon . Having a backup plan is different , isnt it ? Congratulations , old classmate . After all this time , you finally let your golden tortoise land . Congratulations , Jennings Er Gongzi . Not only did you marry your white moonlight ( first love ) , you also got a kid for free . Sonya couldnt help but laugh . Julian Jennings glared at her and turned to Seraphina West . There are all sorts of outside . Lets go inside . crazy people Seraphina Wests face also turned sour after being insulted by Lily Lane , but then their friends arrived . Seraphina , Julian , look who I brought . Sonya turned and saw Luna Stone , Seraphina Wests friend , with a tall , handsome mixed race man in casual white clothing . When he looked at Sonya , he smiled . Sonya froze . She didnt recognize him . 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