Chapter 55 

v best ? ” 

Rowena said .

“ Elysia , you actually came to school today ? And looking like this ? And what about my 

Judging by the dim evening light , it was still the same day .

Elysia had just left the police station and arrived at school , 

Expressionless , she stared at Rowena .

“ I never help you with your tests again .

From now on , my name will be the only one on my answer sheet .

 

Rowena said .

“ You … Are you crazy ! 1 already wrote your name on today’s testt No one even noticed you skipped school , thanks to me .

You should be thanking me ! ” 

Rowena’s eyes widened in disbelief .

This wasn’t the timid Elysia she was used to .

 

Despite her pale skin , Elysia’s features were ordinary compared to Rowena’s carefully curated beauty 

[ Plastic surgery .

She definitely had work done – her eyes are about to pop out of her head ] 

[ How does Ridgewood Middle School let this slider Where’s that teacher who defended Rowena earlier ! Cat got their tongue now ? 

Elysia shook off Rowena’s grip and sprinted toward the teacher’s office .

Recognizing where she was headed , Rowena’s expression turned furious as 

she chased after her .

 

“ Stop right there ! Don’t you care about your mom anymore ?! You hear me ?! Your mom! ” Rowena’s scream echoed through the corridor , but Elysia turned a corner and disappeared from view .

 

Fuming .

Rowena stomped her feet in frustration , before stonning after her .

 

Just as Elysia was about to reach the office , she froze .

In front of her stood a boy – a teenager bearing a striking resemblance to him .

 

This brief hesitation was all Rowena needed to catch up and grab Elysia by the arm .

 

“I got you ” Rowena gasped for breath , her face flushed .

“ Why’d you stop , huh ? I know your mom was the perfect leverage .

As long as you … obey 

Before she could finish her sentence , Rowena’s gaze landed on the boy in the distance , and her face lit up .

Without a second thought , she shoved Elysia aside and rushed toward him .

 

“ Soellan ! 

int What are you doing here ? ” 

Rowena asked .

 

The moment Stellan turned his gaze toward Rowena , the livestream audience collectively lost their minds .

 

[ Holy Isn’t that Dr.

Stellan Rookwood ? That face ! I could stare at it forever .

[ Not just a pretty face , folks .

He’s brilliant Without him , Elysia might’ve suffered for life .

Fenwick stans , ume to switch camps .

[ Look at Rowers throwing herself at him ! First Lady of Stoneford , my foot .

She’s shameless ] 

Meanwhile , a few sharp – eyed viewers noticed Elysia trembling uncontrollably .

She gripped the wall for support , her legs visibly unsteady .

 

On screen , Stellan offered Rowena a gentlemanly smile .

“ Fenwick’s chauffeur had to take him to an audition , so Rupert asked me to have my driver bring you home .

And that girl over there – she’s Rupert’s … uh , what was it ? ” 

“ I don’t know her .

Before Stellan could finish , Rowena interrupted hastily , glancing nervously at Elysia .

 

Her pale complexion and striking features made Rowena uneasy .

She thought , ‘ Damn it .

How does her face still look this good ? I’ve thrown o much at her – why aren’t there any scars !! 

“ Let’s go , Stellan , ” Rowena said , pulling at his sleeve .

“ Why don’t you come over for dinner ! ” 

As Rowena dragged him away , Stellan’s gaze lingered on Elysia like a serpent sizing up its prey .

His sharp eyes roamed over her , studying every 

li wasn’t until his figure disappeared completely that Elysia finally seemed to snap out of her daze .

 

[ Why does Elysia look so scared of Stellan ! ] 

Fun fact : Elyst saved Stellan’s life .

Without her , he and Carllan would’ve been sold off by traffickers .

 

Wait – rewatch the cave scene Stellan opened his eyes .

He made eye contact with ElysiatĮ 

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[ If that’s true , then why doesn’t he recognize her now ? She hasn’t changed that much in two years ] 

As questions bombarded the livestream , the camera cut to the present – day Stellan in the studio .

 

Reaching for his microphone to respond , he froze mid – motion when the scene shifted again .

 

Stellan asked , “ Why are you afraid of me ! You were the one who saved me , weren’t you ? ” 

Even before the image came into focus , Stellan’s voice resonated across the stream .

His tone was calm , almost unnervingly so .

 

The instant he heard his own voice , Stellan stiffened .

His hand slipped from the microphone , and he quickly lowered his head , hiding the emotions flickering across his face .

 

When the screen brightened , his enlarged face loomed into view , 

The teenage Stellan stood in the Drayton family hallway , blocking Elysia’s path .

 

The camera zoomed in on Elysia .

Her pupils were contracted , and she trembled from head to toe , clutching at the wall for t 

Stellan didn’t know what she was so afraid of 

Stellan leaned closer to her, his expression curious .

How could this girl – the real Drayton heiress – be so timid ! ” 

support .

 

He’d searched the entire third floor with Rowena and hadn’t found her , only to discover her living on the first floor , among the servants .

 

“I didn’t realize the Drayton family’s youngest sibling was such a coward , ” he remarked .

“ Weren’t you the one standing up to Rowena carlier ? What happened ?” 

With a thud , her head hit the surface behind her.

ad hit the 

He took a step closer with each question , backing Elysia into the 

o the wall , W 

y didn’t you speak up ” 

Stellan said , “ You you knew .

You saw everything back then .

Why 

Her voice was barely above a whisper , her eyes darting around like a frightened deer .

She couldn’t meet his gaze .

 

Stellan found her reaction amusing 

Even as she shrank into herself , he continued to close the distance .

His face inched closer , studying her intently 

Yet there was no trace of admiration or infatuation in her gaze – only fear and confusion .

 

For the first time , someone wasn’t captivated by his looks .

The thought annoyed him .

He smirked , leaning in further 

“ And why , ” he murmured , his voice low , “ should I have said anything ! ” 

His se 

seventeen – year – old self’s expression was smug , his tone dripping 

with arrogance .

 

[ Stellan … isn’t who I thought he was .

He knew Rowena was lying ? And still treated her so kindly ? What a letdown – but he’s still so handsome .

I hate it ] 

II have a bad feeling about this .

Stellan might not be the hero we thought .

Why else would Elysia be so terrified of hime ] 

[ Calling it now : Stellan’s family probably used Elysia for experiments .

The Rookwood family is shady like that .

[ Stop with the conspiracy theories .

The Rookwood Group is a respected company .

They’ve invented so much that’s helped society .

Without them , we wouldn’t even have the Memory Viewer to watch this ] 

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