Chapter 164

Jason stood proudly at the podium, delivering his speech with the charisma of a seasoned orator. Below the stage, Estrella’s face was alight with a beaming smile, her clapping so vigorous that her hands turned a bright shade of red. She was bursting with pride. After all, that was her man up there.

“Estrella, you and Jason seem to be doing great these days,” Jesse whispered, sliding into the seat next to her with a knowing grin.

Estrella simply smiled back and said, “We’re hanging in there.”

Estrella remained calm and composed, without much emotional fluctuation.

Once the student representatives and school officials concluded their speeches, the crowd dispersed for some free-time revelry across the campus.

Every nook and cranny boasted festive decorations for the centennial celebration, with banners and streamers fluttering in the breeze. The quad and surrounding streets were lined with food stalls reminiscent of a bustling county fair.

The main event space, where the school’s officials and special guests gravitated, was alive with excitement, with Jason and his peers at the heart of it all.

Besides anniversary celebrations, there were also charity events scheduled for that day. Whether it was Jason, Grayson, or Estrella, everyone showed their support, contributing to the school’s future prosperity.

The school officials, beaming at the sight of generous donations, could hardly contain their joy, knowing next year’s research funds were more than secured.

“Jesse, $600,000.”

“Bryce, $600,000.”

“Estrella, $600,000.”

“Grayson, $2 million.”

“Jason, $2 million.”

$2 million each. Their typical donations, often reaching into the billions, were reserved for times

the 100th anniversary, everyone had chosen to donate equally, no one vying for the spotlight,

the emcee read out the amounts, most people were too engrossed

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called out Holly’s

emcee himself

ago, was now

announced once more into the microphone, “No mistake,

The murmurings began.

same Holly we thought was gone?

pass away? Did her family make

buzzed with shock and confusion, Estrella’s gaze slid toward Jason, who looked equally stunned, his eyes scanning the

all along; she hadn’t misrecognized the person those past few times. Holly had played a

are you sure it’s Holly? Don’t scare us,”

around him, the emcee double-checked the list and

“Holly.”

“Holly.”

that Holly over

in a pale blue coat. As she approached, Estrella’s eyes traveled from the woman’s feet to her face, and there was no surprise to see the one they had all thought lost for four

Holly was alive.

imagination, nor had she been mistaken at Velvet Voices KTV. Holly was very much alive,

was a complex mix of astonishment and

and Thomas were equally dumbstruck, their eyes fixed on Holly. They had all attended her funeral, where the Ledford family had mourned her supposed passing due to a failed surgery. Now, Holly

Estrella, were just as taken aback, their faces darkening as they processed Holly’s

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