Crowned by the Man They Feared (Amelia and Jeremy) novel Chapter 326

Broken by Destiny by George Orwell 326 Summary

Emery gently asks Isabel to sit and talk, hoping to address the recent online rumors surrounding Isabel and Marcelo. Isabel agrees and calmly acknowledges the storm of gossip but advises patience, believing things will settle soon. Emery then confronts Isabel about the true reasons behind her broken engagement with Marcelo, sensing there is more to the story than what has been publicly shared.

Isabel reveals that although she and Marcelo initially got along well and genuinely liked each other, Marcelo’s sister Gianna constantly interfered. Gianna would create excuses to call Marcelo away whenever Isabel and Marcelo tried to spend time alone, even during trips. Isabel describes a painful incident at the airport where Marcelo abandoned her after a call from Gianna about a supposed accident. Despite her hurt, Isabel never spoke badly of Marcelo or Gianna but grew frustrated with the repeated disruptions and Gianna’s uninvited intrusions.

Isabel expresses her doubts about Gianna’s intentions, hinting at a possible secret relationship between Gianna and Marcelo, and reveals that Gianna’s manipulative behavior extended beyond Marcelo to his brothers Miguel and Maxwell. Emery listens with growing anger and understanding, realizing that Gianna’s actions were deliberate and calculated, far worse than mere sibling closeness. She reflects on her own recent troubles with Gianna and the damaging rumors swirling around the family.

Despite the revelations, Emery tries to reassure Isabel, suggesting that Marcelo still cares deeply for her and wants to reconcile. She tells Isabel that Marcelo is not interested in anyone else and hopes to win her back, leaving the conversation open with a mix of hope and unresolved tension.

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Chapter 326: Meeting Isabel

Emery quickly broke the silence again, her voice gentle but earnest. “Could you sit down and talk with me for a bit? I promise I won’t keep you long. I have plans to meet some friends later anyway.”

She hoped Isabel would agree to stay, but didn’t want to come across as too eager or desperate, so she added the reason for her own impending departure right away.

After a moment, Isabel seemed to relax and nodded. With a graceful movement, she pulled out a chair and settled into it quietly.

Seeing Isabel finally sit down, Emery dropped the casual small talk and got straight to the heart of the matter.

“Isabel, you’ve seen all the things floating around online these past couple of days, haven’t you?” Emery asked, her tone careful but direct.

She didn’t believe Isabel was unaware of the situation. Isabel’s polite nature probably just kept her from bringing it up herself.

Isabel nodded calmly. “Yes, it’s been quite a storm. But please don’t worry too much, Mrs. Nygard. Give it a few days, and things will settle down.”

Emery smiled faintly at Isabel’s reassuring words, though a subtle sadness crept into her expression as she exhaled softly.

“It’s Marcelo’s loss, really. He couldn’t appreciate a good woman like you. Your decision to end the engagement wasn’t just because you didn’t click with him, was it?”

Isabel met Emery’s gaze steadily. “Mrs. Nygard, that’s all behind me now.”

Emery hesitated, embarrassed to ask, but the recent online chaos made her curiosity impossible to ignore.

“I’ve been hesitant to bring this up, but after everything that’s happened, I just can’t help but ask. Isabel, I’ve always felt like you were part of my family. Could you tell me—was there something else going on?”

Isabel paused briefly, her eyes reflecting a mix of hesitation and resolve. Then, as if deciding to be completely honest, she spoke.

“Alright. Since you asked, I’ll be straightforward.”

“The real reason I ended things with Marcelo wasn’t just what everyone thinks.”

“At first, Marcelo and I got along wonderfully. I genuinely liked him. It wasn’t some family-arranged thing, and he felt the same way about me.”

“But every time we were together, Gianna would somehow get involved. She always stirred up trouble.”

Isabel’s voice grew quieter as she recalled the memories. “Whenever we went out to eat, just the two of us, she’d find a way to call Marcelo back. It was always something—stomachache, a fall, a bruise—some excuse every single time.”

She shook her head slightly, frustration still lingering beneath her calm exterior. “I honestly never understood how she managed to come up with a new problem every day. Even when we traveled, it was the same story.”

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