Bella didn't expect him to ask such a cold question, staring at him in disbelief, unable to react for a long time.
The director watched from the side, frowning slightly.
Sharon worried that her reaction might upset Damian, quietly nudged her and gave her a look.
Only then did Bella snap back to reality, lowering her eyes and softly saying, "My surname is Acker, and my first name is Bella."
Before Damian could respond, Vivian chuckled softly and chimed in, "Bella Acker, that name is quite rare. It seems Bella's parents really adored her."
Her smile was reserved, gracious, and very approachable, making anyone feel comfortable upon seeing it.
But when Bella heard it, her face went a shade paler. She clenched her fists, looked directly at Vivian, and said, "I'm an orphan."
Vivian's smile froze for a moment.
Others around were also taken aback, thinking that since Bella was an orphan, Vivian's previous words must have sounded quite sarcastic to her.
