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    After hanging up, Trinity felt a surge of excitement. Being chosen by Milena was a far more impressive achievement than any SAT score. Once the Evans family found out, Elliana’s little moment of fame would vanish. Trinity was eager to march downstairs and proudly tell the entire Evans family that in three days, Milena would hold a banquet to announce to the world that she had be his protégé. But every Evans family member had already scattered, busy with their own routines. Calling them back just to brag would seem desperate.


    Then, a better idea struck her—the Evans family group chat. It might not be as dramatic as a face-to-face announcement, but it would reach everyone at once, even the out-of-town rtives. Perfect.


    She opened the app and began typing, editing the message several times to keep it humble, even though her heart was practically bursting. “Hey, everyone! Just wanted to share some exciting news—Dr. Atkinson will be arriving in Ublento in three days to officially take me on as his protégé. Can’t wait for you all to meet him!”


    At the banquet! Before Trinity’s message appeared, the family group chat had been lively. While the elders kept theirments polite and measured, the younger members were full of excitement over Elliana’s perfect SAT score. Jeff had been the most enthusiastic, flooding the chat with praise and going out of his way to highlight how close he and Elliana were.


    But as soon as Trinity’s message popped up, the tone of the chat changedpletely. Elliana’s name disappeared from the conversation. “Wow! Are we really going to meet Dr. Atkinson that soon? That’s incredible!”


    “Trinity might not have topped the SATs, but being chosen by Dr. Atkinson? That’s next-level.”


    “She’s going to shine! With a mentor like Dr. Atkinson, she’ll make a big mark in the medical field.”


    As the praise poured in, Trinity’s resentment melted into pure satisfaction. The group chat was finally giving her the attention she craved. A smug smile curled on her lips as she typed a message, tagging Jeff directly. “@Jeff, Elliana left the group after the divorce, right? Do me a favor and let her know she absolutely has toe to my banquet.”


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    But Jeff didn’t respond. Just moments ago, he had been the loudest voice in the chat, hyping Elliana at every opportunity. Now—silence.


    Trinity waited, but no reply came. A surge of frustration red up inside her. She knew Jeff had seen her message. He was ignoring her on purpose.


    Across town, Jeff nced at his screen and scoffed. He could already imagine Trinity fuming. That was the whole point—he wanted her mad. He liked watching her squirm. He turned to Elliana, who was seated beside him, calmly flipping through a textbook. “Trinity says Dr. Atkinson is flying in early. She’s inviting you to the banquet in three days.”


    Elliana raised an eyebrow. She didn’t know why this fake Milena had changed his ns, but the earlier arrival only made things more convenient. She gave a cool nod. “Tell her I’ll be there.”


    Without missing a beat, Jeff typed back in the chat. “Elliana says she’ll be there.”


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