?Chapter 513:


    Every year, the best scorers attracted the admiration of the most prestigious universities. This time, she would be waiting in the parlor at dawn, ready to im the spotlight.


    Elliana might be the face behind “Rosa,” but that only showed she had an eye for art and design. Trinity had no doubt that when it came to IQ and SAT scores, Elliana didn’t stand a chance against her. With the Evans name gone and a disastrous test result looming, tomorrow was destined to be Elliana’s undoing.


    Eagerness fizzed in Trinity’s veins as she yed out the scene in her mind, wishing the hours would hurry along and morning would finally arrive. Not a hint of her anticipation leaked out; she masked her excitement well. The rest of the family stayed transfixed by Cole, unable to move past the shock of his divorce news.


    The silence was finally broken as Jason asked, “Cole, is Elliana okay? Any injuries?”


    A man of strong principles, Jason felt a weight of responsibility. If Elliana had been harmed during her time in Podgend, it was on him, and he needed the truth.


    “She’s fine,” Cole replied tly, understanding his concern.


    Unsure if Cole was being truthful, Jason pressed further. “And where will she go now? She can’t possibly return to the Jones family’s estate, can she?”


    A calm, measured reply left Cole’s lips. “I signed Regal Grove over to her.”


    Jason gave a quiet nod and slipped into silence.


    Jeff, on the other hand, couldn’t contain his shock for long. His eyes widened, and then his whole face broke into a grin so wide that it threatened to split his cheeks, every tooth on disy. All those times he’d tried to spend time with Elliana, Cole had been the immovable wall. Now, with Cole out of the equation, the path seemed clear as day. A jolt of wild excitement had Jeff nearly vibrating as he took the stairs two at a time, not uttering a single word. Just minutester, he reappeared, a snowy cat tucked under one arm and a ttering suitcase in tow.


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    Every eye in the room swiveled his way, confusion written on every face.


    With a frown, Irene stepped forward. “Jeff, what on earth are you up to?”


    Moving with dramatic ir, Jeff came to a stop before her and bowed so low that his head nearly brushed the floor. “Forgive me, Mom. I won’t stay by your side anymore. Please look after yourself in my absence.”


    Mouths dropped open all around Jeff.


    His rtives watched as if he’d gone utterly mad. No one was more baffled than Irene. “Have you lost your mind? What does that mean?”


    Jeff straightened and bowed once more, this time his voice serious. “I’m leaving to find Elliana. Right now.”


    Ignoring his mother’s reaction, Jeff scanned the room, shed a final mischievous grin, and dered, “Farewell!”


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