Lahat ng Kabanata ng Rebirth: The Sweetest Ruin: Kabanata 21 - Kabanata 30

The bar throbbed with low bass, moody lighting, and the perfume of expensive liquor and richer intentions. Selene stepped in, one foot after the other, slow and deliberate, like a whisper meant to be heard.Her satin dress clung to her frame in shades of crimson wine, thin straps resting on her shoulders. The slit on one side revealed just enough thigh to be enticing but not vulgar. Paired with soft heels and a slick gloss on her lips, she looked like a sweet, innocent girl.Her expression, however, was wide-eyed, thoughtful and hesitant. It told another story. She kept her head slightly down as she weaved through the crowd of drunk heirs and giggling heiresses. She didn’t want to be recognized yet.Her phone buzzed. ‘Private booth. Far right.’The bouncer guarding the rope parted the curtain for her with a respectful nod. Selene stepped into the private lounge, and instantly, the chaos outside dulled. The lighting was dimmer here—rich amber lights glowing from crystal sconces, illum

Elara had just finished her shower, steam still clinging faintly to her skin, leaving her cheeks with a soft flush. She wrapped herself cozily in her soft bunny-print nightwear, the sleeves hanging just a little too long so they brushed her knuckles. A matching bunny headband kept her damp hair pushed back, its floppy ears bobbing as she moved.Humming to herself, she hopped onto her bed and sank into the pillows, hugging her favorite plushie like it was a treasure. The moment replayed in her head—Cassian’s hand casually passing her that black card, the dark slight tilt of his lips when she took it.She reached for her nightstand, pulled the sleek black card from under her journal, and smiled. With deliberate care, she typed the number into her phone, hesitated for just a second, then hit “Save.”A thought struck her—she could find him on WeChat. Her fingers worked quickly, searching for the number. There he was.ID: CVProfile Picture: A night shot—a solitary tree in the foreground,

That mantra was totally useless.Elara was unable to concentrate at all during class. She didn't even care to notice that Selene was nowhere to be seen.Her mind was preoccupied by the thoughts of a certain someone who had refused to reply to her for almost sixteen hours.School was already over and without Damian and Selene within sight, she didn't want to really bother if they were planning something or not."Elara!" Someone called loudly while tapping her."Ouch!" She turned, ready to lash out on the person. But she calmed when she saw it was Nova."Girl, are you fine?" She asked with a worried expression.Elara sighed then tugged her friend."Can I ask you something, Nova?... For a friend." She quickly added."Okayyyy?"Nova raised a brow, wondering what was so serious to keep her friend so edgy.They walked together to the quiet area around the fountain, settling on a bench.Elara had second thoughts on if she should go on or not.The more the silence drew on, the more anxious No

Elara looked at Arabella.“Miss- I mean,Big sister. Why do you suddenly ask?”Arabella smiled behind her cup but still said nothing more in regards to that, Instead she stretched out her phone to Elara.“Can I have your WeChat, Little sister?” Elara's eyes widened.She looked between the phone and the beautiful smile on Arabella's face. She couldn't believe that this A-list actress was asking for her WeChat.This is the most sought after actress we're talking about here.‘And she really takes you as her little sister.’ She heard that tiny voice in her head again.‘Hmph,I guess you're now a little sister to everyone.’ Another taunting voice spoke.Elara almost spat out blood at the painful reminder.She quickly scanned Arabella's phone and got her contact information.The rest of her stay in Arabella's home was warmer than she expected.The actress really took her as a younger sister. By the time her driver arrived, Arabella offered to send her down but Elara politely refused because

The next morning, Elara felt energised.Popping some grapes into her mouth, with the rest stuffed in her hand, she made her way out."Goodbye Nanny Agnes. I'm off to school."Nanny Agnes ran out from the kitchen."Won't you have more?"She looked worried."You've been eating way too little recently and you've become too thin."Elara smiled warmly."No need to worry, Nana. I have some milk in my bag."Agnes sighed helplessly and waved her off.On her way out, she rang Mr Hanover, the family lawyer."Hello, Mr Hanover. Good morning.""Yes, I'd like to see you concerning VX entertainment agency."Then she pulled the front door open."Yes, the agen—"Her words hung in her throat, because before her was Damian smiling sweetly.She stumbled with her phone still on her ear, almost hitting the ground.But Damian caught her, bringing her up gently.After she regained her balance, she carefully removed his hands from their position on her arms."Good morning, Princess."His smile was so charmin