After Death, Love Unveiled

Chapter

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It had been a while since they last unet. Elara still remembered how Daphne had looked at the graduation party, so dirty and disheveled.

She had been utterly humiliated by Asher's father's remarks back then. But to her surprise, when they met again, Daphne appeared radiant, dressed in high-end attire. Her gown was also from Louis Vuitton, just a different style from Elara's "Hi, Jacqueline. Quarry led Elara and Cynthia over to greet her friend, Jacqueline Tillman. Jacqueline was the birthday girl of the night.

When Jacqueline spotted Quarry, she eagerly approached him. Quarry, you're here!"

"Happy birthday! These two are my roommates, Elara Kensington and Cynthia Saxon, Quarry introduced.

Jacqueline glanced at Elara and Cynthia, her lips curling into a smile. Thanks for your coming. By the way, let me introduce my friend."

She walked over to Daphne, taking her hand. "Hehe, let me introduce you all to the girlfriend of Mr. Blue-Blooded, Daphne Wagner. She's also my roommate."

As soon as Jacqueline finished speaking. Daphne quickly replied, Jacqueline, don't say that."

"Why not? Everyone here is my good friend. They won't spread rumors, right, guys?" Jacqueline said, looking around.

"Don't worry about it," everyone assured her.

Since everyone's attention was focused on Daphne, no one noticed Elara. Unable to hold back, Elara called out to Daphne, "Long time no see, Daphne."

Daphne looked up at Elara. Upon seeing her, Daphne froze for a moment, a hint of discomfort crossing her face.

"I didn't expect to run into you here," Elara said.

Quarry, surprised, turned to Elara and asked, "You know Lysander's girlfriend?"

looked at Daphne, who seemed a bit uneasy at her presence.

Jacqueline shot her a cold glare. "What do

last met. When did you

couldn't comprehend why Daphne would try to latch

time with Daphne, Jacqueline had become close friends

you think you are, coming into my space and saying these things Daphne is my

was not to be bullied. Jacqueline didn't understand who this strange woman was that Quarry had brought along, creating trouble for Daphne right here. Jacqueline immediately turned to Quarry. "Quarry, who are

Daphine to elevate her birthday celebration, but now Quarry's guest was

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upsetting Daphne

said, "I'm sorry,

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you know who that is? That's Lysander's girlfriend. If you offend the Hawthorne family, you won't be able to handle the consequences. Don't drag us down with you!" "Do you believe her or me? What

out of your mind? Sure, we joke around in the dorm, but saying things like that now!

Daphne. I'm really sorry, Daphne. It's my friend's fault. It's her first time here,

looked at Elara, but Elara just smiled. "It's

face. Elara watched Daphne closely, thinking she might be playing dumb Jacqueline

into her here. What a coincidence!" Jacqueline asked, "If you know her, why did she come in

Daphne. "Everyone is saying you're Lysander's girlfriend.

didn't say anything about that. It's

accusatory look in Daphne's eyes, Jacqueline immediately felt

claimed to be Lysander's girlfriend." "What did you say?" Elara asked, bewildered. When she entered, Jacqueline had been adamant that Daphne

guessed it when we were hanging out. Lysander mentioned that his girlfriend was at school, and I

people present were all friends of Jacqueline, with families that had some connections. They knew about Lysander's announcement, that his girlfriend attended Queensun University and was also