After Death, Love Unveiled

Chapter 6

Asher sneered Think whatever the hell y

I you want, but let me warn you if you invite Lysander over for dinner again, don't expect me to be nice"

With that, he stormed off, slamming his bedroom door belund him.

Elara stood frozen, her lips curling in disbelief, "What the hell! Does he really think he runs this place she fumed silently

Still furious, she headed to her room and quickly called Ursa. "Ursa, clear Asher's crap out of his room tomorrow. This house isn't big enough for the both of us"

After hanging up, she saved Lysaniler's number in her phone and texted him [Dal you make it home safe?)

But there was no reply.

The next morning. Elara woke up, half-expecting Asher to have left already

But when she went downstairs, there he was, sitting in the dining room like nothing had happened, as it waiting for her. Without a word, Elara sat down and started eating her breakfast. Seeing him still sitting there, she finally said, her voice cold, "Aren't you supposed to pick up your girlfriend? That way, you can leave faster.

"We're just friends. Don't get the wrong idea, Asher shot back defensively, though they were secretly dating

In their elite circle, young relationships were frowned upon. If Daphne hadn't accidentally let it slip. Elara would still be in the dark

Watching him pretend to be innocent, Elara felt a wave of disgust. He really thinks I'm still clueless, doesn't he?' she mused internally,

After breakfast, Asher followed her out. The driver had already been replaced by someone new, who respectfully opened the car door for Elara

She got in, but before she could say anything. Asher climbed in after her like it was the most natural thing in the world.

Elara gave him a sharp look. "Asher, what's your problem? Didn't you say you wouldn't ride with me anymore? I still remember what you said yesterday."

his lips together, staying silent. If my dad didn't need me to smooth things over with her, I wouldn't even bother. She's just full of herself because of her family's money. What the hell is there to be so proud of? he thought, though he knew his father needed to keep his job. Seeing him keep quiet, Elara decided not to waste her breath. She signaled the

with Asher trailing behind. Normally, they would've arrived with Daphne, but

Daphne spotted Asher, she rushed over. "Hey,

muttered, clearly

Elara, still confused by what had happened the day before. She couldn't understand how a servant's daughter had the

straight into the classroom Asher watched her walk away, his frown deepening when it hit him-she wasn't waiting for him. Turning to Daphne,

daughter of a servant boss you around? You're way

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her family, and he asked me to keep an eye on her. I can't just

hit relieved to know it was just about his

Elara spotted Lizzie sitting

said, not bothering with

and Daphne and drove off

diva.

car, isn't it? I decide who rides with me. What's it

piped up, "Wait,

them, unfazed. "What do

now? Do you even believe your own bullshit? I heard that driver's your dad, and your whole family works for the Blackwoods. If Asher weren't so darnn nice, he'd have thrown you out a long time ago.

spent so much time with Asher,

Daphne showed up at the classroom

aiming her words at Elara, but it was clear

beat, he walked right up to Lizzie, his voice ice-cold. "Move back to your

words came out. Realizing she'd pushed it too far, she grudgingly grabbed her stuff and went back

sat down beside Elara

to sit. Still fuming, Lizzie leaned over

dad just wants him to keep an eye on Elara. That's literally all there is to it, so stop overthinking it." "Oh, I see," Lizzie said, suddenly getting it. "No wonder Elara's acting