"If he's not into you, why would Edith even bother making stuff up? Besides, don't you have a thing for handsome guys? And let's be honest, Lancelot is a real looker.

Mom thinks Lancelot is a great match for you. You two grew up together, know each other inside out. Plus, once his gig here is done, Lancelot is heading back to Jindale City for his new job. He won't have to travel all the time, can stay right in Jindale City with you."

Seeing Blossom roll her eyes, Hollis pulled Elysia aside to persuade her,

"Elysia, don't you think? Lancelot and Blossom, childhood sweethearts, meant to be?"

Elysia's lips twitched uncontrollably, speechless, only managing an awkward laugh.

Lancelot, or Lancelot as everyone else knew him, was Blossom's childhood friend. They grew up together in the same apartment building.

Gabriel Spencer, like Hollis, was a professor, a colleague, and a family friend.

Both families were well matched in status.

But according to Blossom, Lancelot was her nightmare!

Because Lancelot had always been the top student, while she struggled at the bottom.

Their exam scores were always at opposite ends - he was first, and she was last.

Lancelot was the epitome of "the neighbor's kid," perfect in every way!

the scoldings she received as a

comparison, she was just a poor student. With Lancelot in the picture, she became the ultimate

get even more

Elysia knew him, was

and handsome

lecturing Blossom, she would find Lancelot to vent, and he'd take it all

love; childhood friends often lose to

good he is, if Blossom isn't interested, it's all for

was trying to find the right words, Hollis's

the archaeological team, needing her signature

you go ahead.

archaeological site and be right back. Elysia, please try to convince Blossom.

a

figure slipped through the

dressed in sleek black sportswear, a black baseball cap and a matching face mask, had a sharp gaze

toe,

to eavesdrop. Tarquin had called him over,

stopped in his

caught the

you think Lancelot and Blossom are

a good guy, they're a

the security door, those words replaying in

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