apt reyes drawn to Sophia.

The two were equally matched in terms of natural beauty. However, Sophia, being a professional makeup arter knew her strengths and weaknesses. She accentuated her assets and downplayed her flaws, which further highlighted her charm Sophia lifted her eyelids and glanced at Serena. She then forced a fake smile and said, "You provoked me so inch in the group chat. Wouldn't it seem like I was scared of you if I didn't show up?"

When those words fell, an air of awkwardness swept over everyone present,

Surprisingly, even after all these years, Sophia's skills remained as exceptional as ever,

Hack in the day, everyone had their eyes on Zephyr and Serena. One was at the top of the class, and the

No one had expected Zephyr to end up with Sophia.

One was at the top of the grade, and the other was at the bottom.

One was reserved and introspective, the other outgoing and flamboyant.

Back then, no one in the class could out argue Sophia. They even called her 'The Exterminator.

However, in front of Zephyr, The Exterminator would transform into a docile lamb.

Serena pulled a wry smile, "It's been quite a few years since you've seen Zephyr, hasn't it? Zephyr, Sophia is here. At the very least, you were once lovers. Isn't it proper to say hello?" Zephyr's gaze fell upon Sophia, unwavering, as he slowly made his way toward her.

The slender figure from his memories had then matured and become more curvy, The gold-rimmed glasses on his face added a touch of refined elegance to his demeanor.

Sophia cast a glance at Zephyr, their eyes unintentionally meeting.

Beneath his glasses, his eyes seemed to hold some profound meaning.

Sophia asked in an icy tone, "Have you come back because you couldn't hack it abroad?"

Zephyr's expression remained unchanged. "Are you still unwanted after all these years?"

The crowd listened as the two individuals engaged in a verbal spar, exchanging glances among themselves. Serena burst into laughter. "Sophia, you're such a joker. Zephyr is a titan in the venture capital world. How could he possibly not make it? It's been years since you minded."

Lenora said, "Your name is Zephyr, right? You have quite a sense of humor. Over the years, there's been at long line of suitors for Soph. How could she be unwanted? You two broke up so many years ago. You're not still hung up on Soph, are you? Listen to me, okay? Giv 1/4 59 Mon, 11 Nov GO

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Zephyr remained silent, his eyes narrowed as he fixed his gaze on Sophia.

He wondered if Sophia had really not mentioned him to any of her friends over the years.

Serena's expression darkened, her gaze landing on Lenora with displeasure. "Who are you?" "Me? I'm Soph's friend, Lenora." Lenora calmly met her gaze. "Is there a problem?" 237%A

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mocking smile playing on her lips. "Oh, I get it now. You're Zachary's ex-wife. He'd rather have an affair than be with you. Birds of a feather flock together, am I right?" "Using this matter to ridicule Nora is utterly laughable!"

are you so obsessed with power that you've lost your mind?" Everyone looked at Serena with a sense of

with simple mindsets. They believed that the one who cheated was the one at fault. There existed an innate chasm between them and the capitalist Zachary, making it impossible for them to speak in his

to say more, but

"Let's all tone it down a bit, shall we? It's not often we get

embodied in every word they utter!" Serena retorted, refusing to back down. *That's enough. It seems about time. Come on over here and sit down. I'll ask the waiter to serve the dishes." said their class monitor from back then. After some persuasion from their ex-classmates, Sophia didn't say much more. She and Lenora chose a spot together by the round

scoffed at Sophia, but her demeanor changed instantly when she turned to Zephyr. Her face lit up with a warm smile. "Zephyr, come

pursed his lips, a glint of displeasure flickering in his eyes beneath his gold-rimmed glasses. Without

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by Zephyr's side, throwing provocative glances at Sophia

time to time.

no mind, engaging in conversation with other

average ex-classmates, Sophia was more

ex-classmates subtly and overtly

of the class, causing her homeroom teacher no end of headaches. As a result, she was moved to the

was the only girl in the last row, lively

sense of competition among the men. They were displeased with how Serena

drinks. During their conversations, he showed genuine interest in her daily work and life. Sophia joked, "What's this? Are

chuckled before

his meal. His hand gripping the fork gradually tightened,

times, but he didn't seem to pay her any attention. Seeing Sophia receiving even more adoration from the others, she felt a surge of frustration building within her. With a

gesturing

of them.

knew what Serena meant. She poured two glasses of wine and brought one to Sophia, saying, "Sophia, it's not often we get to meet. Let me toast

took it, reciprocated the

let me toast

here! Let me toast

and more people proposed toasts, Sophia found

glasses, her petite face quickly turned

any further." Lenora blocked the wine glass

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