Chapter 24 In the past , Isabella and Harper had been good friends . When Isabella wanted to perform . Harper had specially arranged for her to make an appearance at her piano recital . When Isabella wanted to fit in with the social circle , Harper had introduced her around . Harper had given Isabella everything she wanted . But after Harper was sent away , when she sought help from Isabella , she made excuses and refused . The warmth and coldness of human relationships were laid bare in times. of hardship . " I'm really fine , " Harper said , her back to the cubicle door . As she was about to change her top , the curtain was pulled open . Isabella stood at the entrance , opening her mouth as if to say something , but then suddenly stopped . In the narrow yet bright cubicle , the first thing that caught Isabella's eye was Harper's bare back . Her back used to be smooth and fair , with beautifully shaped bone lines , like a natural piece of jade growing on her body , perfect for wearing backless evening gowns . But now , her back was covered in scars , red and brown , some irregular , like cracks on a piece of jade , uneven and disfiguring . Harper realized what had happened and quickly closed the curtain . Her hands trembled as she put on her clothes , and tears fell uncontrollably . She had hidden them so well , but now they were all exposed . The pain of the past three years was all over her back . What was she going to do now ? She walked out anxiously , wanting to explain to Isabella , but she was no Chapter 24 longer in the locker room.- Mason arrived at Frehowi House in the evening . This place was a property of the Brooks family , and he was the majority shareholder . He had come to inspect it . Michael , using his own identity , checked in and handed the room card to Mason in the car , " You can go straight up . I'll pick you up tomorrow . " As Mason stepped out of the elevator , Isabella was waiting there . She waved , " Mason . " A hint of irritation crept onto his brow . Mason walked past her and kept going straight . Over the past three years , Isabella seemed to have learned Harper's tricks . " I knew you'd come at this time . Haven't eaten yet , right ? There are still seats in the restaurant downstairs . " " Get out of the way . " Isabella smiled and moved from his left to his right , " Come on . " Mason acted as if he hadn't heard . " By the way , I ran into Harper , " Isabella carefully observed Mason's micro - expressions . He remained as still as a mountain , unperturbed . His face was indifferent , but there was definitely a ripple in his heart . After walking a few more steps , Mason finally asked , " Why is she here ? What bad luck . " " Why do you speak of her like that ? " Isabella laughed , but her smile wasn't very kind . " She seems to have changed a lot this time , but she still hasn't lost that arrogant attitude . When I talked to her , she ignored me . " This sounded grating no matter how you heard it . Mason gave an indifferent response , " If I ignore you , am I arrogant too ? " 12:00 Chapter 24 Isabella's smile froze for a moment , and she quickly tried to make up for it , " You're different from her . She's not the Walker family's daughter anymore . Without that status , she's nothing compared to anyone else . " They were almost in the room , and Mason was eager to get rid of Isabella , but she followed closely , and her words came even faster , " And you know what ? I saw Harper changing clothes in the locker room . Her back is covered in scars . I really don't know what she's been up to these past few years . " " What are you saying ? " Mason thought she was joking , " Scars ? " No matter what , Harper had Ava protecting her . After she was sent away , Ava often had Liam check on her . How could she have been beaten ? Isabella looked bewildered , " Yes , I did . I saw them with my eyes . They were all scars , quite alarming . " " Are you not hungry ? " Harper didn't touch the food on her plate . Isabella noticed this and became . restless . James called out to her twice before she snapped out of it and put some food in her mouth . Chapter 25