She hadnt anticipated that even after all this time, he could still unsettle her so effortlessly.
How she wished she could wipe away every memory of their shared past, pretending as though he were a stranger to her.
There was a moment of silence in the room.
Finally, someone broke the silence, exclaiming, Lance, you truly returned? I thought it was just a rumor!
Lance! When did you get back?
Grab a seat over here!
A womans voice echoed from the doorway. Whats all the chatter about?
I invited Lance. Naturally, hell sit beside me, right, Lance?
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The lady emerged next to Lance, gazing up at him affectionately.
Her makeup was impeccable, her ears adorned with oversized hoops, a glitzy necklace drped around her neck, and cascading wavy hair. Drped in a lavish mink coat, she radiated affluence.
Everyone looked at the two of them, and someone whistled.
Some shot mischievous glances Betties way.
Elora Kelly, without waiting for Lances response, scanned the room.
Her gaze settled on Bettie as she greeted, Bettie, you actually made it? I expected you to skip out!
Both women stood side by side, radiating beauty, but all eyes seemed magnetically drawn to Bettie.
Without makeup, their beauty might have been evenly matched. However, Betties expertise as a makeup artist allowed her to highlight her best features, making her stand out even more.
Betties gaze met Eloras briefly, her smile not quite reaching her eyes. Youve goaded me a lot in the group chat. Had I not shown up, wouldnt it seem Like Im running scared?
This candid remark Left many around them slightly taken aback.
Few remembered Bettie being this aggressive after all this time.
Back then, the class saw Lance and Elora as the ideal pair; the top student and the runner-up.
Yet, surprisingly, it was Bettie who caught Lances eye.
One of them ranked at the top of the class, while the other was nearly at the bottom.