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When Elara spoke, she seemed incredibly justified.

In the past, Elara would never have dared to do something like this, but now, she found that it brought her unexpected joy. No wonder Asher used to enjoy treating Elara so coldly,

Every time Elara showed even a hint of discontent toward Dapline, he would criticize her, claiming she was too petty,

It felt refreshing to turn the tables and use a player's tactics against a player, leaving them cornered.

Seeing Asher stunned, seemingly still contemplating her words, lara shifted to a gentler demeanor. "I just hope to improve my grades a bit. Asher, everything I do is just to stand by your She paused before continuing. "I don't want people to say, "Elara is just a ditzy girl. You used to look down on me. If my grades stay low and I'm with you, wouldn't that embarrass you?"

Recalling past events, Elara lifted her head, deliberately showcasing the welling tears in her eyes to appear even more pitiful. Asher initially intended to retort, but her wounded expression made him feel guilty. "I'm sorry"

"It's not your fault, Elara replied with a wry smile. "No one likes an idiot That's just how the world works. I'm not blaming you. I just want to work hard to become a better version of myself for you." Alright. I understand now." Asher admitted, persuaded by her.

Upon reflection, he realized he had been a bit thoughtless. I'm just worried that Lysander likes you. What if..."

"What if she really ends up with Lysander? What would I do then? Asher pondered.

Noticing his concern, Elara reassured him. "That won't happen."

"Why are you so sure?" Asher asked.

Elara sighed. "Do you really think all rich kids are fools? Why would he like me? I'm not on his level. If it weren't for my dad he wouldn't even glance my way." Asher believed her last stalement.

Lysander was smart and talented in every way.

He truly didn't think Lysander would be interested in Elara.

Right now, with Lysander by her side, it was probably mostly an act.

Asher's expression softened. "Okay, go rest. I won't interfere with your business with him anymore

Seeing that she had convinced him, Elara smiled. "Goodnight."

After saying this, she turned and headed back to her room.

Once in the elevator, Elara recalled Asher's words and felt happier the more she thought about it.

her thoughts that she forgot to press the button for her floor, laughing to

the top floor, Elara lay down, feeling elated that she

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she claimed that Lysander would never like he, he immediately agreed

just a worthless, ditzy

the following period. Asher took

he would stay at

objections, and Elara didn't stop Asher

given him

Many

men were like that.

but when it came time to contribute, they hesitated to spend a

end of the term approached, and Asher had been

school in the mornings, but

the evening and took the bus back to the

nights in Brookfield were quite

His life wasn't easy.

initially thought Asher would reach out to her, but she quickly realized that aside from attending classes with Elara, he had completely stopped communicating with her, treating her like a stranger. That

"I can't right now," while focusing intently on his work without looking

stood beside him, nearly in

it? I can help you

Daphne turned to Elara

Are you kidding? Elara's grades have improved, but does she really think she's better than me now? Daphine

hesitation, Elara added, "If you don't want

lack of communication between Daphne and Asher and wanted to ease

asked Asher, Christmas is coming soon. Where will you spend it this year? Are you going

not going back, Asher replied

you spending it at Elara's house?" Daphne asked, looking curiously

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had always spent Christmas at

and said, "I'm spending Christmas with you this

thought that with Lysander likely avoiding the Kensington family for a

spoke up. "This year, that's probably not going to

not?" Daphne

touched her nose thoughtfully. "I promised my dad I'd spend Christmas