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Meryl took a deep breath, steadying herself before stepping out of the car with Anne.

The venue for the gathering was a high-end hotel, and they were meeting on a floor they had reserved entirely for themselves, a throwback to their days at an elite school.

As they exited the elevator, Meryl was taken aback to see Lydia and a few other familiar faces.

Although the memories were a bit hazy, she quickly recognized

them.

They had all been part of Lydia's clique back in the day, the same girls who had once poured red ink on her chair.

Meryl vividly recalled sitting down and feeling the cold stain seep through her school uniform, the laughter of her classmates ringing in her ears.

It was also these girls who had locked her in the bathroom on a freezing winter day.

Back then, Meryl had struggled to understand why they harbored such cruelty at such a young age.

For a long time, she had lived under the shadow of their bullying.

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But now, with time and distance, it was clear that Lydia had been the ringleader of their little gang.

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Looking at Lydia and her friends now, Meryl couldn't help but notice that despite their polished appearances, they were no longer the untouchable girls they once were.

If she recalled correctly, their families had fallen on hard times and were deep in debt.

It seemed karma had finally caught up with them.

The atmosphere was tense as the girls exchanged glances, clearly unsure how to interact with Meryl now that they were no longer reliant on their family's status. They seemed hesitant to meet her gaze, afraid of offending her.

Meryl, however, was unfazed. She smiled warmly at them, but Lydia wasted no time in making a jab at the sight of Meryl's thoughtful expression.

"What's wrong, Meryl? Are you crying tears of joy at seeing your old classmates?"

Lydia's voice dripped with sarcasm, and then she feigned a gasp.

I forgot your husband hasn't been home

were deliberately loud, drawing the attention of

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hand on Lydia's shoulder and said, "Lydia, you really haven't changed a bit. You still can't show any respect.

a mix of red and white, as if she had just

girls around her exchanged awkward glances, unsure how to

doors opened with a

impeccably tailored black suit, one hand casually tucked into his pocket, his expression

who appeared delicate and fragile, had just delivered a line that left

a furious glare

Felix's

Powell family. Mr. Powell is here to check on things tonight. If you need anything, Ms. Stone, feel free

Philip a cold

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business," he snapped, causing Philip to lower his head in silence as the elevator doors slid shut

seemed as though Felix was merely there to oversee

was oblivious to the nuances of Meryl and Felix's relationship, noticed the familiarity between Meryl and Felix's assistant and

on with you

anyone with half a brain that

"Stop making stuff up. We just know

why is he here, late at night, just watching you? He's definitely interested! When did you two get so

if he had a girlfriend, he would undoubtedly turn into

well enough-those who appeared

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but they could be incredibly sweet and caring towards

ideas, "But he's Rachel's

to steal you away, and you're getting tangled up with her fiancé. Nobody loses in that scenario! Worst-case, you both end

dead set on breaking off her engagement with Felix. If I get too close to him, it just helps her out!" Anne chuckled.

the ethical dilemmas, Anne knew better than anyone that once Meryl had her heart set on someone, she wouldn't easily

was probably all

her

messages.

lowered her gaze, unable to

seemed like today would pass by unremarkably; Chandler had completely

into the hall, Meryl was greeted by the

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wafting

realizing the melody

Meryl arrived a bit late, most of her