Chapter 151
The beam from the flashlight landed squarely on Wendy, using the servant to junge back in fri
Wendy bay crumpled at the bottom of the staircase, having tumbled down moments calier. Her head had struck the stalpost, leaving her dared and desoriented. Her disheveled baix partially covered her face, making her book like a ghost
“Mix… Mox Hall” What are you doing here?” the servant asked tentatively.
Wendy groaned as she struggled to stand, chitching her hips with our hand and rubbing her heal with the other. “I.. I was trying to find the bathroom she numbled
The servant squinted at her, increshalous. “Did you just fall done the wairs The Bathrooms over her. Are you sure you’re okay, Miss Hall”
A sudden sharp screech, intervipted them. On the upstairs railing perched Zeus, ruffled its feathers as its piercing gaze locked on Wendly.
Wendy turned toward the eagle on the second floor. Ti ise, I thought the bathroom was upstairs, die exqplained quickly. “Why is there an eagle
here
“That’s Mc
Wright’s bind the servant replied.
Cameron had switched rooms with Owen earlier that night. Zeus, sensing something manual, had left the room and perched outside, just in time to catch Wendy speaking upstaÏTS,
Wendy got a large bump on her forehead, her fivistration simmering. “Tonight’s plans had been completely derailed. With the commotion attracting the attention of the servant, there was no chance she’ll make it upstairs again. ‘Till post head back to my room. “she muttered.
The servant watched her retreat with a skeptical fiumen hun said nothing
Eliana walked quietly out of a nearby room. Stamling behind Zeus, bet expressionicy as she watched Wendy limping back to her room. Thana’s suspicion had been spot on. Wendy had indecil planned to sneak upstairs lanught.
However, a string of coincidences thwarted Wendy–Eliana stopped Owen from İrinking water, and Cameron switched rooms with Chern. Had any of those factors been different, Wealy’s plans might have snevreded
Around 3am.
The bathroom door creaked open, and Casseron emerged, shressed in a ribe. His slightly tousled hair dripped with water at the tips, his posture vpright and commanding. The loose neckline of his robe revealed a glimpse of his collabours and the sharply defined contours of las mascles. Walking into the dina room, his shadow stretched across the floor under the bathiresun light.
Eliana had been sitting on the chair earlier, but the hard seat had started to hart her burt. She decided to lie down on the bed instead, playing with her phone. Soon, she dored off, sprawled out on the bed.
Cameron glanced at her odd sleeping position. He covered her with the blanket before walking over to the window. The rain was pouring outside, and his expression darkened as he gazed at the stora
“Coo–coo–coo-” I was Zeus. Eliams had brought it into the room and seas perched on a metal stand on the desk
Cameron raised his hand gently, and Zeus flew over to settle on his shoulder. Together, they silently watched the rain outside the window.
Eliana woke up just before noon. Cameron had already left the room by then. She had stayed up late the night before, and since no one disturbed her, she slept until her body felt fully rested.
Not many people knew what had happened the previous night, but one thing was certain, Eliana had ended up sleeping in Owen’s room, which quickly became the topic of gossip.
Owen was a bit confused. 1 swapped rooms with Cameron last night, so how did Eliana end up in minet Where did Cameron sleep then be wondered
A servant reported. “Mr. Wright stayed downstairs reading and didn’t sleep at all”
Owen’s suspicion grew, and he sensed there were hidden motives at play last night. Soon after, he got another piece of information from the servant that Wendy had fallen downs the stairs while going to the bathroom last night
Owen pieced things together and realized that someone had definitely been up to no good the night before.
Chapter 151
Desple not saying it aloud, his opinion of the Hall siblings immediately plummeted. The next morning, when the rain lessened, he instructed the servants to arrange a ride for them to leave the nose.
For Wendy, her failure was entirely Eliana’s fault. If it weren’t for Eliana, she believed she would have succeeded. This only deepened the resentment, and Wendy became more determined to defeat Eliana in the upcoming competition after the semester stamed.
Two days later, the storm subsided, and the sea was calm once more. The yacht sent by Hannah finally arrived to take Wendy and Shane back.
The very next day, a massive collapse occurred on Hannah’s private island. The floor of one of the buildings caved in, and half the structure collapsed, almost as if there had been an earthquake. The incident even made the news.
The day after that. Eliana and the others boarded the Sunrise, leaving the island and heading back to Dratora City. Hearing their return, Lucy and Sebastian also rushed back from Bobhara to join their precious daughter and son.
The neo–month summer holiday was almost over, with only a few days remaining
Lucy had bought plenty of nice things for Eliana during her trip to Bobhana. Among the most expensive was a set of bangle and bracelet. She eagerly handed over the gift box to Eliana.
Opening the exquisite wooden gift box, the jewelry inside shimmered with elegance
“Wow! It’s beautiful, shining like crystal,” Ellana exclaimed.
Lucy beamed with pride. “I’m so glad you like it, darling.” Then she turned to Sebastian “See, I knew she would love it
Sebastian smiled indulgently “Alright, as long as you two like it”
Lucy insisted that Eliana try them on. The bangle f her slender wrist perfectly, almost as if it were custom–made for her. The bracelet was even easier to wear, slipping on and off effortlessly
“Thank you. Mom.”
Owen, who had been sitting nearby, uddenly spoke, his voice sliguly disappointed. “Mom, Didn’t you get anything for me?”
Lucy was so happy mome
moments ago.
but
“Sure. Mrs. Davis,”
momentarily dellated hearing Owen’s words. She turned to the servant. “Bring me that booklet from my bag”
Owen thought his mother had something special for him. The servant soon retumed with the booklet, which Lucy handed to him,
Excited, Owen opened it, only to find a nearly written list of about ten young ladies names, addresses, phone numbers, hobbies, and photos. All of them were local girls studying abroad. Seeing this, Owen’s face fell instantly.
“These were all carefully selected for you while I was in Bobhana,” Lucy explained proudly. They are highly accomplished young ladies–doctoral students with excellent character and backgrounds. I’ve done my research, and everything is written down for you.”
Lucy wasn’t focused on their family background, what mattered most was their character and personality. The booklet contained all well–matched ladies with Owen’s age and states.
“I went out of my way to it even had to swallow my pride and reach out to my close friends, asking them to help me gather this list. So you better make the most of it! With so many great options, surely one of them will like you”
Owen was left disappointed after all his excitement, tossing the bookler onto the sofa. I don’t like any of them
“You don’t like any of them! Owen, don’t push me too far Lucy scolded.
Sebastian chirmed in, “Alright, alright, we don’t have to force him. Soon enough, the youngest daughter of the Palmers will be back. Let’s arrange a meeting between the two families then.”
SEND GIFT
