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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.

been home in days, has he?

were deliberately loud, drawing the attention

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

mix of red and white, as

her exchanged awkward glances,

elevator doors opened with a soft ding, and

Felix stepping out in an impeccably tailored black suit, one hand

appeared delicate and fragile, had just

a furious glare before storming off,

Felix's presence at

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

a cold look, his eyes

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

elevator ascended, it seemed as though Felix was merely there

relationship, noticed the familiarity between

going on with

was clear to anyone with half a brain that

her head. "Stop making stuff

night, just watching you? He's definitely interested! When did you two

if he had a girlfriend, he

understood men well

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yet, but they could be incredibly sweet and caring

strange ideas, "But he's Rachel's fiancé. Besides,

her fiancé. Nobody loses in that scenario! Worst-case, you both

hand and playfully tapped Anne on the head. "What's good about that? Rachel is dead set on breaking off her engagement with Felix. If I get too close to him, it just helps her out!"

that once Meryl had

was probably all

a glance at her phone, but

messages.

gaze, unable to hide her

would pass by unremarkably; Chandler had completely forgotten

the hall, Meryl was greeted by

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wafting

paused for a moment, realizing the melody

bit late, most of her classmates were already gathered,