Chapter 37. The Old Acquaintance

Emma sat in a luxurious leather chair, her eyes scanning the laptop screen where Opal was sharing the latest information about Anna. Opal had quickly gathered details on Anna’s schedule and the fashion brands she preferred. The screen was filled with names of prestigious brands, lavish boutiques, and the latest collections. Opal carefully analyzed everything, pointing out the items Anna often selected and the places she frequented.

A cold smile tugged at Emma’s lips. The prominent names on the screen, like Chanel, Dior, Louis Vuitton... all appeared before her. “Anna, the country girl from back then,” Emma thought, “who couldn’t even accept the things her parents bought her, is now so fashionable.”

Emma recalled the past, when Anna was just a simple, insecure girl, always hiding behind others. But now, Anna had become the center of attention, the perfect woman admired by everyone. Emma couldn’t stop feeling the seething resentment. To have all of this, Anna had turned he