Chapter 626 Isolation

After her outburst, Denise hung up, and Bella caught a glimpse of her phone screen. The caller ID read, "Mom." Everyone at the studio called her "Denise" because it suited her bright and bubbly image. Bella had never known her full name until now. It was Delilah Campbell. Apparently, Denise had always hated how old-fashioned and "uncool" it sounded, so she kept it a secret. Zoe tried to comfort her. "I actually think 'Delilah' sounds better than 'Denise'. Your name's fine. Why are you so upset over this?" Denise turned on her, cold and sarcastic. "If you like it so much, why don't you take it?" Zoe, stunned by the unwarranted jab, quietly walked away, her patience wearing thin. … That evening, Lia stayed late to wait for Leonard to pick her up after work. Bella, who had driven herself, decided to keep her company until 7:00 pm. Zoe also stayed behind, and the three women huddled together, venting their frustrations. Still annoyed, Zoe started saying, "I've never met anyone