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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.

forgot your husband hasn't been home in days,

were deliberately loud, drawing the attention

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

of red and white,

her exchanged awkward

the elevator doors opened with a soft ding,

black suit, one hand casually tucked into his pocket, his expression radiating

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

a furious glare

puzzled by Felix's

hotel belongs to the Powell family. Mr. Powell is here to check on things tonight. If you need anything, Ms. Stone, feel free to have the staff call us."

shot Philip a cold look, his eyes

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business," he snapped, causing Philip to lower his head

as though Felix was merely there to

Felix's relationship, noticed the familiarity between

going on with you and

a brain that Felix's words

making stuff up. We just know each

the point. "Then why is he here, late at night, just watching you? He's definitely interested!

didn't seem reliable, but if he had a girlfriend, he

men well enough-those who appeared

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had their first crush yet, but they could be incredibly sweet

shake off Anne's strange ideas, "But he's Rachel's

tangled up with her fiancé. Nobody loses in that scenario! Worst-case, you both end up hurting

is dead set on breaking off her engagement with Felix. If

anyone that once Meryl had her heart set

Meryl's heart was probably

at her

messages.

her gaze, unable

seemed like today would pass by unremarkably; Chandler had completely forgotten their

into the hall, Meryl was greeted by the

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music wafting through

for a moment, realizing

a bit late, most of her classmates were already