Chapter 531
Chapter 531:
Watching through the video call, the Evans family witnessed a dazzling spectacle. The sight left them with a mix of awe and deep regret. Back when Elliana registered for the SATs, fear had lingered in the Evans family. Many worried she would get disappointing scores and bring shame to the Evans name. But after her divorce from Cole, the triumph belonged to her alone, and the Evans family could only watch from the sidelines. It was as though they had turned their backs on a source of glory.
Once it hit them, their eyes kept drifting toward Cole. Their looks held an unspoken accusation, as if he were the one who had let that bright promise of honor slip right through his fingers. Doubt crept in, though. If Elliana was the one who ended things, maybe Cole had tried to hold on. Their eyes shifted again, seeming to ask why he had not managed to keep her close.
Cole ignored every accusing look. His focus stayed glued to Irene’s phone, hoping for one more glimpse of Elliana. Even though only a single day had passed since their divorce, and even though they had seen each other just yesterday, his longing for her had only grown stronger. Each second he caught sight of her felt more precious, as if she might vanish forever.
After checking her scores, Trinity had convinced herself that she would clinch the title of top scorer. She imagined admissions officers would soon flock to the Evans estate’s door, ready to recruit her. However, despite her impressive score of 1450,
Reality hit—she hadn’t reached the very top. The top scorer was Elliana, who had achieved a perfect score!
Trinity had spent hours picking out her three-million-dollar gown and fastening a diamond necklace around her neck, expecting the spotlight to land on her. Instead, Elliana’s achievement left her overshadowed and unnoticed. No part of her could accept defeat, and the sting of resentment settled into her bones.
Beside Trinity, Irene nursed her own bitterness in silence. Watching Elliana bask in the spotlight was the last thing she wanted. The taste of envy lingered as she tried to process Elliana’s sudden rise as the star everyone admired.
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Amid all the excitement, none of the Evans family spared a thought for Irene or Trinity. Every eye was glued to Elliana through the video call.
Inside Regal Grove, after what felt like a long wait, Elliana finally stepped out of the dining room, casually clutching a piece of bread she had already taken several bites from. She had no idea the admissions officers from Ublento’s top universities were already there. The sight of the crowd waiting for her caught her completely off guard.
Dressed in a messy wig with bold temporary tattoos on her face, Elliana looked nothing like anyone expected. Rumors about her rebellious appearance had already reached the admissions officers, and rather than hesitate, they gathered around her, eager to get her attention.
One of them stepped forward with a hopeful grin. “Elliana, I represent Ashford University, and I’d be thrilled if you’d apply. I am ready to help with the application forms and required documents p>
Another quickly chimed in, “I’m from Pembroke University. If you come to us, you won’t pay a cent for tuition or housing p>