The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

"Seriously, you're just gonna let them walk all over you like that? And now they're spreading rumors about you behind your back! It's your reputation that's gonna take the hit, not theirs. I'm just so mad on your behalf." Watching Luna puff up in indignation, Freya couldn't help but chuckle, "You know they're just spinning tales. But... I did stumble upon something quite intriguing."

"What? Do tell!"

"Eloise cheated."

"What?! Eloise, of all people?"

Luna's eyes lit up with an almost predatory gleam.

Eloise, the president of the Summit University Student Council, was well-known for her excellent academic track record, although there had been a noticeable dip in her grades recently. Given her public persona, the idea of her cheating seemed almost laughable. "Freya, where'd you hear that? Is it for real?"

"I can't be 100% sure, but she looked really off today, especially when the dean mentioned they were cracking down on cheaters during exams. She seemed way too anxious."

"Right? If she hadn't cheated, why would she be nervous?"

"Let's go

in the dean's office last time. Although her plan didn't work

always maintained a facade of kindness and generosity at school, but it appeared she was also capable of playing dirty when

stopped Luna in her

this, Luna fumed, "After everything she's done to you,

dean without any solid evidence, just because she looked nervous today? That's not gonna cut

back. Without evidence, if Eloise turns the tables on

what we know is the same as being clueless if we

deflated like a balloon,

but we can find it. The school's surveillance footage could prove other students cheated, yet failed

we accuse her of cheating without crib

the Student Council. What does the teacher in charge of the council have in abundance?" Luna paused for

"As the president of the Student Council, Eloise has access to a spare key for the exam supervisors' office. With that key, and