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Both Jane and Sarah turned their attention toward the speaker, but Sarah spoke up first.
“Lily, don’t go overboard. Sarah’s just here for the class reunion. What basis do you have to speak about her like that?”
Hearing Sarah mention her name, Jane also recognized Lily.
She was also beautiful, but Sarah had outshined her, even though Lily had always ranked high in academics at school.
Meanwhile, Lily was frequently criticized by their homeroom teacher for being a bad student, often misbehaving in school. She regularly got involved in early relationships and skipped
classes.
Whenever the homeroom teacher punished Lily, they would bring Jane along, making Lily
study with her. Therefore, Lily had grown to resent Jane, often trying to cause trouble for her during their time in school.
“Annoying! How can anyone make a move without being talked about?” Rebuked by Sarah, Lily couldn’t hide her arrogance, even challenging Sarah.
Faced with the hostile gaze from the other side, Sarah remained unfazed, responding coldly:
“It’s also possible that she has a well–off family background, dressing in these branded clothes. Is it really so astonishing for trivial matters?”
“Moreover, if someone wears expensive clothes, it’s surely because of a man buying them, right?” Sarah’s straightforward response changed Lily’s expression.
Everyone had awakened to the situation. Yes, Jane’s family background wasn’t modest.
While in high school, her father, Andrew, had already established his company. Although the scale was small, it was considered a well–off family. Her father had never neglected her,
providing her with good financial conditions, which helped elevate her reputation as the “campus belle.”
Lily didn’t believe in Jane’s family circumstances and secretly observed her. She had seen Jane entering a separate small house, which made her truly believe in Jane’s family
background. From then on, Lily no longer dared to cause trouble for Jane at school.
When Jane’s family was mentioned once again, Lily’s complexion naturally worsened. She let out a dissatisfied hmph, then returned to her seat without saying more. However, it was clear to everyone that her complexion wasn’t good, and no one dared to disturb her further.
All eyes were focused on Jane, carrying a hint of complexity. Those who had spread rumors and made false claims about her didn’t dare to face her directly, while those who cared about her tried to approach her.
Jane responded gently, without much enthusiasm. She only showed a smile when talking to Sarah. The two sat next to each other, and Jane couldn’t help but inquire about Sarah’s life in the past years.
Upon hearing Jane’s question, Sarah was slightly surprised. Her face turned pale, as she pondered
how to answer.
Before Sarah could speak, a woman sitting next to her laughed and said:
“Oh dear, how could she live like this? She just got divorced recently, having been a full–time housewife for six years. The result was a sudden divorce, with nothing left. She could only leave with her daughter.”
The spiteful words of that woman made Jane feel unhappy. She clenched her teeth before glaring at the woman. Then she turned to Sarah, her face now pale.
“Sarah, don’t worry. It’s not your fault.”
Jane didn’t need to explain how much she understood Sarah. But during their three years together in high school, she believed in Sarah’s integrity.
Divorce certainly wasn’t her fault. Hearing Jane’s words, Sarah’s face softened slightly, and she nodded gently.
“Jane, you’ve surely been living well these past years, right?”
Within Sarah’s heart, there seemed to be a gentle, earnest desire. Jane’s family
circumstances were already good from the beginning, and now that she was married to
Silverbourne’s tycoon, her life must have become even better. Compared to herself, Jane was leading a completely different life.
Upon hearing Sarah’s words, Jane recalled what she had gone through in recent years and shook her head gently.
“Sarah, my life isn’t as you think.”
Jane wanted to add more, but at that moment, the room’s door suddenly burst open, and someone shouted:
“She’s here, Acica has arrived!”
Everyone in the room turned their heads toward the door. And indeed, they saw a woman in a luxurious dress, holding the arm of a tall man as they walked in. All eyes were fixed on
them, brimming with anticipation.
Seeing Acica clearly, everyone expressed their astonishment, with some even gasping,
especially the young men. It was known that Acica hadn’t been as beautiful before. She used to be an ordinary girl, but now she had transformed into a modern, attractive woman.
Despite undergoing cosmetic surgery, beautiful women were always favored by men. Combined with Acica’s attire, it created an especially alluring image. Her ample bosom added to her allure.
The women were astonished by the man accompanying Acica. At this moment, their
attention was focused on the gentle and beautiful girl in the room, who was none other than Jane. When Acica saw Jane, the cheerful expression on her face suddenly froze, and then she clung tightly to the man’s arm.
“Allow me to introduce, this is my boyfriend, Peterson.”
“Peterson, these are my high school classmates. Thank you for hosting the dinner at Stanford Plaza.” Acica flashed a charming smile, coiling herself around the man.
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“The Chairman of Holbrook Group, Mr Holbrook, we all know, of course. Acica is truly fortunate to have found such an outstanding boyfriend.”
“Thanks to Acica, we were able to come to such an upscale place for dinner today. We must thank
her later.”
One by one, people praised her, saying flattering and sweet words.
Peter genuinely enjoyed being praised, rarely pretending to be modest.
“Because you’re all Acica’s high school friends, if you’re Acica’s friends, then you’re mine as well. Let’s enjoy ourselves tonight. I’ll foot the bill.”
Peterson’s words brought even more joy to everyone, and they all invited the two to take a seat. Once Peterson sat down, he scanned the room and noticed Jane in the crowd. His expression momentarily froze.
Having just been looking up and enjoying the praises from everyone, Peterson hadn’t
noticed the people in the room. He didn’t think that Jane was also present. When he saw her, his gaze became contemplative.
He knew Jane, but in such a crowded setting, he didn’t actively greet her. His gaze kept shifting in
her direction.
Jane paid no attention to the people in the room; she was engrossed in conversation with Sarah, who was sitting beside her. The two reminisced about the past, and a smile finally appeared on Sarah’s face.
“You all should know that Max is also coming to the reunion.”
The person speaking was seated next to Sarah, and as soon as she finished speaking, Sarah visibly stiffened.
Jane also heard what that person said, and as she looked at Sarah’s pained expression, she couldn’t
help but sigh.
Of course, Jane knew who Max was. He was the boy that Sarah had silently loved since high school, the school’s heartthrob.
Unlike Jane, who was merely the class beauty, Max had held the title of a heartthrob from the moment he entered school until graduation. There was no one more famous as a
heartthrob than him.
Because Jane and Sarah had a good relationship during sophomore years, Sarah had always had an affection for Max since she was a young girl.
Regrettably, during junior years, Max had never been in a romantic relationship. The reason Sarah remembered Max wasn’t just because of that; it was also because, upon high school graduation, Max had confessed to her.
Of course, Jane had declined that confession. At the time, she was young and not yet
mature. She believed that before completing her studies, she didn’t want to start a romantic relationship.
So, Jane realized that Sarah was feeling downcast due to this news,
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The news of Max’s impending arrival quickly spread in the room. All those who had secretly admired Max started to have some hope.
Max only arrived after the party had begun, and when he walked in, he immediately caused a stir
All the girls showed expressions full of admiration and yearning, which were feelings of affection and expectation from their youth.
“Max, you’re here! Come sit over here.”
“Classmate, sit here.”
Seeing the excitement of his fellow classmates, Max chuckled lightly. He scanned the room and walked straight to where Jane was sitting.
Due to Jane’s somewhat aloof demeanor and the fact that in high school, Sarah was her only close friend, the seat next to Jane remained vacant.
As Max approached, he greeted everyone, “This seat looks good.”
After Max sat down, quite a few people seemed disappointed. Some envious glances were even directed towards Jane. But Jane remained cold and indifferent, not letting her mind be affected by it.
With Max’s arrival, the party officially began, and a group of people engaged in conversations, creating a fairly harmonious atmosphere.
“Jane, it’s been a while…” Suddenly, the person next to Max started talking to Jane.
Jane glanced at him, instinctively moving away from him, displaying an aloof attitude.
“Max, long time no see.” Jane replied in a detached manner, showing no intention of paying attention
to Max.
Aside from Max’s past confession to her, Jane, being a married woman, shouldn’t be too familiar
with any man.
The meal went on for a while, and as it neared its end, Jane excused herself to use the restroom. When she came out, Max blocked her way.
“Jane…” Max called out her name, his words carrying an indescribable sense of intimacy.
“Max, is there something you need?” Jane maintained her cold demeanor.
“It’s been a while, and you’ve changed a lot. Actually, it’s nothing much. I just want to get your contact information. After graduation, we lost touch, and I don’t have your contact number.” Max spoke gently, a smile forming on his lips.
Hearing the other person’s request for her contact information, Jane was momentarily surprised. Then, she immediately declined.
“No need, we’re not that well–acquainted, and there’s nothing worth staying in touch for. I don’t need to share my contact information.” Jane’s refusal left Max slightly disappointed, and he let out a bitter, mocking chuckle.
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