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But then a new thought struck her “Hold on! Thomas’s last name is Davis, right? And so is Eliana’s. What if she’s part of the Davis family Like his sister or something!”
The words hunc in the air, heavy with implication Charlene and Willow exchanged uneasy glances, neither wanting to voice the possibility
The Davis family wasn’t just rich and they were a powerhouse in Dratora City, their influence towering over families like Willow’s If Eliana was part of that dynasty, she’d be untouchable.
“No way!” Willow finally snapped, shaking her head “That’s impossible. They just happen to have the same last name?
She was grasping at straws now, her voice rising as if louder words would make them truer. Tve looked into Eliana’s background. Her parents are nobodies, her dad’s a gambling addict who lost everything, her mom’s a loudmouth who fights with everyone, and her brother’s a total loser. There’s no way shes connected to the Davis family,”
“And besides” she added, her voice dripping with confidence, if she were, that would make Thomas her brother, right? Everyone knows Thomas is an only child. There’s no way she’s related to him.”
Willow folded her arms. “If Eliana were really someone important, my parents never would’ve let her leave our family in the first place.”
Charlene nodded quickly, eager to back her up. “Exactly. If Thomas had a sister, it’d be all over school. Shaeryl, you’re way overthinking this
Realizing she might have jumped to conclusions, Shaeryl quickly backpedaled. “Yeah, maybe you’re right. It’s just a coincidence.
That’s all it is,” Willow muttered, repeating it like a mantra. “If Eliana really turns out to be part of the Davis family, I’ll write my name backward“”
The confidence they had now would turn to complete shock when the truth finally came out, so much so that their eyes would practically pop out of their heads.
Thomas’s family was really just a branch of the prestigious Davis family. So, no, Eliana wasn’t Thomas’s biological sister, whether older or younger.
Their connection was more distant than that. Eliana and Thomas were cousins, tied by blood, but, Eliana was way ahead of Thomas’s branch.
She wasn’t just any relative, she was the true heir to the Davis family’s main household.
The weekend gathering at The Azure Hotel was in full swing.
By the time Eliana and Stella arrived, the lobby was already packed with people.
Stella, a bundle of nerves, grabbed Eliana’s arm “Eli. I’m freaking out here. Help!”
Eliana glanced around the room casually, not seeing Thomas or anyone else. She waved over a waiter, grabbed two glasses of champagne from the tray, and handed one to Stella.
“Don’t worry. You look amazing tonight.”
“Really?” Stella’s face lit up with relief.
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Just days ago Stella had broken out in a rash, but thanki
Eliana s advice and some ointment, her skin had cleared up. A bit
of makeup covered the last of the redness, making it barely notierable.
Stella might not have Eliana’s striking looks, but she had a soft, dran charm. With the right look, she had the elegance of a clav beauty
Elana’s compliment gave Stella the confidence boost she needed.
The two found a quieter corner to sit in Eliana relaxed on the couch, scrolling through her phone and quickly sending
messages
Nearly, a group of guys including Carus were standing together As soon as they saw Eliana and Stella, their eyes locked onto them, and they began whispering, occasionally laughing in a crude, suggestive way
Though Eliana was focused on her phone, she could feel the lecherous stares.
Stella wearing a skirt, shifted uncomfortably, checking to make sure she wasnt exposed. The intensity of their gaze was
uffocating. Eluana, they’re awful Stella muttered, annoyance in her voice.
Eliana tucked her phone away and stood up. “Cockroaches always stick together, she said dismissively. “Let’s go upstairs”
“Upstairs Stella blinked in confusion.
Yeah, they re playing pool up there.
As the two made their way up the stairs, the guys‘ eyes followed them, lingering until they turned a corner and disappeared
The second floor was much quieter.
Soon. Thomas showed up, holding a plate of macarons. Eliana grabbed one without hesitation, popping it into her mouth. You guys are hiding up here! The real party’s downstairs”
Landon leaned against a table with a smirk. “Going downstairs just means becoming the center of attention. Honestly, being the star all the time gets old
Eliana raised an eyebrow. “Oh That’s the kind of thing that makes people want to punch you.”
She laughed, recalling the uncomfortable stares. “But you’re not wrong. It’s not just exhausting, it’s suffocating”
Stella nodded eagerly. “Exactly! Those guys downstairs couldn’t stop staring at us. So gross
Nearby, Cameron was pouring himself a drink, his sleeves rolled up casually. At Stella’s comment, he looked over with mild curiosity “Who was staring at you!”
“Calus and his gang.” Stella said with a huff. They’ve been like this since the tennis club preliminaries. Caius was so rude to
back then
Adam raised an eyebrow. “Oh What happened?”
Stella recounted. “We got paired with two guys for the match. It felt weird, so we asked Calus about it. He told us we could play or forfeit and called us dramatic. He said the tennis club doesn’t cater to princesses”
Thomas whistled low. “Bold. Isn’t Caius on your side, Landon?”
At Isonstead University, the tennis club had two main factions, Landon’s group and Roman’s group. Most of the time, they got along fine, but whenever there was a conflict, the division was clear.
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Caius was on Landon’s side..
Landon crossed his arms, thoughtful. “Did Caius give you guys trouble, Eliana?”
Eliana took another bite of her macaron, her voice casual. “A little.”
Landon’s expression hardened. “Don’t worry about it. I’ll make sure he pays for that later.”
Eliana smiled. “Thanks”
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Thomas twirled a pool cue in his hand. “See, this is why I told you to let me pull some strings for you. But no, you had to do everything the hard way. Now you see what the tennis club’s really like. No one’s an easy target.”
To get into the tennis club, you had to have talent or connections, preferably both.
The talented ones were always trouble, and the ones with connections were even worse. Without Cameron and a few others keeping things in check, the place would have descended into chaos a long time ago.
Plus, the tennis club was popular at Isonstead University, and its members had a certain allure. The guys rarely had trouble attracting attention, even though there were fewer girls in the club.
Someone like Caius, who held a minor leadership position, was practically a campus celebrity.
Eliana raised an eyebrow. “Losing to someone better isn’t embarrassing. Unfortunately for them, I happen to be the best.” She smirked. “Guess I’ll just have to show them.”
Thomas shook his head with a grin. “Eliana, you’re stubborn.”
Landon added, “Not just thick–skinned, she’s stubborn.”
Adam chimed in, “And let’s not forget, she loves to show off.”
Cameron summed it up with a smirk. “The queen of showing off
Eliana shot them all a playful glare, pointing at each of them with both hands. “Jealousy, pure and simple. You’re all just jealous.”
Stella, sitting nearby, couldn’t stop laughing at their banter. “You guys are hilarious!”
Thomas shook his head. He thinks, “Well, looks like the Davis family gave us someone who’s even better at showing off tha
me”
