Chapter 197
Everyone took their seats, and the atmosphere in the private room was warm and lively. “Since Eliana returned, you’ve kept her like a treasure.
gl? Now that we brally see her, she is a treasure indeed!“.
The room was filled with laughter. “Where is Eliana studying?” Gisselle asked.
Instead University Lay replied,
“Instead University, that’s great!” Gisselle said.
Lucy proudly said, “Thana got in by herself. Impressive, right?”
While they w
were chatting, Cisselle’s phone rang. It was a call from Matilda.
Matilda had already arrived at the hotel’s lobby hat wasn’t sure which floor to go to, so she called to ask. Cisselle said, “I’ll come down to get you.”
Lucy stopped her, saying. “Hey, Gisselle, you don’t need to go. Owen, you and Eliana go down to pick up Matilda”
Eliana nodded. “Alright,” she said. They left the private room together and took the elevator to meri Matilda.
Eliana and Owen immediately spotted the woman by the entrance as they stepped off the elevator into the bustling hotel lobby. Her confident presence was unmistakable. She was a striking figure in a black wool coat, ber short hair framing a face that exuded authority
She looked at her phone, stond straight, and became a striking figure in the crowd. “Matilda,” Owen called.
Hearing the voice. Matilda turned around. Her expression paused for a moment before she smiled at them. Then, with long strides, she said gracefully. “Owen, it’s been a long time.”
Owen pointed to Elians beside him and said, “This is my sister, Ehana”
Matilda smiled and said, “Ah, I know. My mom mentioned you when I came back. Hello, Elina.”
Eliana smiled and greeted, “Hello, Matilda”
Owen said, “Let’s gouthey’re waiting for us upstairs”
“Okay” Matilda replied
The three of them took the elevator together. Matilda put away her phone and spoke to them inside the elevator. “You’ve had a good few years. haven’t you?”
“Tin doing fine. How about you! I heard you got injured,” Owen asked.
“Just a minor injury. My parents had been urging me to return since I hadn’t been home in years, so I finally decided to return. After all, my home was here
The real reason was that, at approaching thirty and still single, her parents had been pressuring her about marriage for a long time, She couldn’t avoid it any longer and had to come back
“Being a lady–in–waiting takes its toll, doesn’t it, Matilda” Owen joked.
“You weren’t patient either, Owen” Matilda replied.
Eliana stood between Owen and Matilda, the elevator doors reflecting like a mirror Glancing up, she discreetly stepped back as they joked around, their easy camaraderie filling the small space.
Once they returned to the private room, Lucy and Sebastian warmly embraced Matilds when they saw her, then sat down together to enjoy their meal.
At the dinner uble, they casually chatted about their unmarried status. Gisselle and Lucy both felt a bit troubled by their children’s situations.
Hearing that Lucy and Sebastian had introduced many women to Owen without success, Matilda teased. “Oh. Mr. Davis, such high standards! After studying abroad for a few years, I didn’t realize that you must have developed a taste for foreign girk, becoming more picky, huh?”
Owen chuckled and replied, “Oh, yes, that’s right. I wouldn’t go for someone like you, anyway?
Lucy playfully smacked Owen’s hand. “What are you saying? Eat more and keep your mouth shut,”
Owen scoffed, and Eliana chuckled. It was clear that the two of them had a great relationship After all these years, there was no sign of them becoming distant
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Chapter 197
After dinner, the two families parted ways at the hotel entrance. Once they got in the car, Lacy asked Eliana, “So, what do you think of Marilda?
“She’s pretty nice. Matikla has an outstanding personality” After all, with all her years in the miditary, Matilda’s character and integrity were beyond reproach. She was undoubtedly a high–quality woman.
Lucy said, “Tagrer Matilda’s a great girl. Eve watched her grow up; her personality has always been good. After she returned from the military, she settled in Bratora City. You two should hang out more and spend some time together.”
“Okay, Eliana replied
The long–awaited tournament finally began in the middle of the
Landon led the team to compete and brought home several gold medals. During the school’s Monday assembly, the tennis club was publicly praised and nominated for its achievements. A custom banner was even made, and the tennis club members were called on stage to receive it.
Landon asked Eliana to go on stage to receive the banner and take a photo with the principal. The photo would be displayed in the school allowing future generations of students to see it. It was a rare honor that most students would never receive.
Willow watched Elana on the stage, a deep worry rising in her heart. Although Eliana’s life path was slightly different from the last one, she felt the overall direction hadn’t changed. She had slowly begun to shine increasingly, becoming increasingly outstanding and dazzling
Could it be… that in this time, she’ll become just as successful as she was in the end? she thought. Willow lowered her head, hiding the hatred in bereyes
“No, I won’t let Eliana succeed. If Eliana succeeds in this time, then what was the point of me encountering once again! She robbed my chance to compete in the finals of the university tournament. I will get my revenge for this! Willow thought, the hatred in her heart growing stronger.
Willow thought for a moment. One last major event this semester seemed to the the joint activity herween Isonstead University and Aylesbury Ancient Town–the event aimed to promote the ancient craft of puppetry and showcase the town’s unique local delicacies.
The tourism bureau supported this event and even invested significant funding to rebuild Aylesbury Ancient Town, all to boost the local tourism industry.
The school eagerly accepted the event and handed over the responsibility of organizing it the student council.
Willow planned to use this event to make the most of her remaining time with Roman at school, hoping to increase his favor towards her. But none, seeing how well Eliana was doing at school, Willow realized that for this event, she would have to prepare for both possibilities.
Two weeks later, the class advisor made an important announcement in class. “Students, there will be no classes next week. The school has organized a three–day trip to the ancient town, and participation is voluntary”
“An ancient town?”
“Will we get to stay in the ancient town?”
“Advisor, is it free”
“Can we go home if we choose not to participate?”
The advisor remained silent. The students raised many questions. In the back row, Eliana and Stella looked up at the podium
The advisor explained, “It’s not free, but the class funds will cover the costs for our class. Don’t worry, the school will arrange accommodation and transportation. You can eat at the guesthouse, but if you choose to make any personal purchases, the costs will be deducted from the class fund”
The advisor cominued, “It’s not mandatory, so you can choose not to participate. If you decide not to go, the school will give you a three–day break. and you can choose to go home.”
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