LOGINHowever, her steps stopped when she heard Natalie’s name.“Thank goodness Natalie is still willing to defend her.”“Yeah. They said Natalie even explained to some people that Eli isn’t like what they’re saying.”Eli turned her head briefly before finally leaving without wanting to be noticed.When s
The days that followed did not become any easier for Eli.The gossip about her continued to circulate around campus. The story was almost always the same, only told in slightly different versions. Eli was considered too close to Josh while she was still dating David. Some said Josh was the reason th
Eli felt helpless, not knowing what to say. Her conscience briefly sensed something strange hidden behind those sweet words, but the uneasy feeling dominated her mind.She felt that she had done something wrong by suspecting someone who had willingly stood up to defend her in front of so many people
Remembering how their relationship had become strained because of David, Eli never expected Natalie to still care about her. Especially after her attitude and words the last time they spoke.Eli looked at their clasped hands. She felt uncomfortable, but that feeling was covered by the relief of know
The talk around campus about Eli and her relationship with David, which also involved Josh, was growing increasingly heated. Many people openly looked at Eli with hatred, sneering at her as if she were filth that needed to be gotten rid of immediately. And more often than not, they made things quite
“Yeah, I was shocked to hear it too. Eli looks quiet and bookish, but it turns out she likes playing with guys,” whispered a shoulder-length-haired female student.“I heard David really cared about her and always paid attention to her, but she got close to Josh instead. It’s obvious she was delibera
Chris leaned back. “That’s what we’re working on. Our team is compiling a complete dossier. But you can see how slick Harold is. Even the authorities have trouble tracking him down.”“He can’t hide forever,” Daven cut in. “Every move leaves a trace. I won’t sit idle until he pays for this.”“I won’t
Then small red dots began dancing across his guards’ uniforms—laser sights, pinpointing their chests, their foreheads. One by one, the men stiffened, realizing they were marked, trapped under invisible crosshairs.“Well, that clears things up,” Arsen said with a laugh. “Might want to let me go, pal.
As always, Chase was the perfect gentleman—pulling out a chair for Althea, making sure she was seated comfortably before turning his attention to Josh. He gently helped the little boy settle in, trying his best to ease any discomfort in this unfamiliar place, surrounded by strangers.Throughout dinn
Was that request respected? Of course not.Kate wasted no time turning to Lena. “Open it,” she ordered flatly.Felicia and Kalina were already waiting, all too eager to carry out their mother’s command. Lena, who had spent the morning helping Althea tidy the room and bring down her luggage, hesitate







