After Death, Love Unveiled

Chapter

72

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. I know Daphne, but she

a cold glare. "What do you mean by

front of Daphne. "It's only been a few months since we last met. When did you become Lysander's girlfriend? I

to do with Lysander. Elara couldn't comprehend why Daphne would try to latch onto him in this

some time with Daphne, Jacqueline

into my space and saying these things Daphne is my friend.

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 you bringing here? This is my birthday party,

to elevate her birthday celebration, but now Quarry's guest was causing a scene,

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upsetting Daphne

said, "I'm sorry,

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she turned to Elara, saying, "Elara, what's wrong with you? Do you know who that is? That's Lysander's girlfriend. If you offend the Hawthorne family, you won't be able to

Sure, we joke around in the dorm, but saying things like that

my friend's fault. It's her first time

but Elara just smiled.

her face. Elara watched Daphne closely, thinking she might be playing dumb Jacqueline looked at Daphne. "Do

believe I ran into her here. What a coincidence!" Jacqueline asked,

poor impression of Elara. Elara fixed her gaze on Daphne. "Everyone is saying you're Lysander's girlfriend. I

looked calmly at Elara. I didn't say anything about that. It's just the rumors

Daphne's eyes, Jacqueline immediately felt

was my own opinion. Daphne never claimed to be Lysander's girlfriend." "What did you say?" Elara asked, bewildered. When she entered, Jacqueline had been adamant

we were hanging out. Lysander mentioned that his girlfriend was at

families that had some connections. They knew about Lysander's announcement, that his girlfriend attended Queensun University and was