Chapter 216: Chapter 216

Eleanor Linden was trembling with anger, her eyes filled with resentment, but when Serena Everett shot her a cold glance, she immediately lowered her head in fear, not daring to meet Serena’s gaze.

Seeing her cower , Serena let out a scornful laugh, dripping with sarcasm, then turned and strode away.

The resentment in Eleanor’s eyes deepened as she bit her lips in frustration.

What’s so smug about that wicked woman Serena!

Just wait until she gets dumped by the Quinn Family and becomes the laughingstock of the whole of Imperia. Let’s see how smug she’ll be then!!!

"Eleanor, do you have some misunderstanding with Serena? It looks like you two don’t get along very well..."

"It’s just a small misunderstanding!" Eleanor dismissed her casually, then spoke with a sincere tone, "Crystal, you’re not Serena’s pet, why do you listen to her so much? She tells you to go, and you go?

You’re just too kind-hearted, that’s why she bullies you! Crystal, next time don’t just do whatever she says!"

Crystal Joyce: "But Serena came to bring me medicine, Eleanor. I think you’re misunderstanding Serena; she’s really nice to me!"

"Crystal, there’s no way she could be nice to you! Don’t be naive!"

Eleanor discreetly rolled her eyes. Crystal really was foolish. Serena had a marriage contract with Damian Quinn, and she was the only woman who received Damian’s care. How could Serena possibly tolerate her?

"Crystal, you really shouldn’t take the medicine she gives you. She’s just a student studying medicine; the prescriptions she gives are not to be trusted!"

"Besides, your health is already so fragile, if something goes wrong from her medicine, it would be a disaster."

Silas apparently shared Eleanor’s thoughts and chimed in, "That’s right, Miss Crystal, you shouldn’t take that medicine."

That Serena definitely can’t be so kind-hearted!

"Alright, I’ll listen to you guys." Crystal, soft by nature, could only nod and agree, "But no matter what, it’s a kind gesture from Serena. I’ll take it back and keep it."

"Crystal, you’re just too kind!" Eleanor patted her hand, her eyes twinkling as she opened her mouth to sow discord again, "But I have to tell you something, before I heard Serena speak ill of you in the classroom! Serena doesn’t really like you, Crystal, you shouldn’t get too close to her!"

"She doesn’t like me?" Crystal’s eyes dimmed immediately, clearly crestfallen, "So Serena dislikes me..."

"Alright, alright, let’s not talk about unhappy things!" Eleanor resumed her act as the supportive friend, "Crystal, I remember today is your birthday, so I especially invited you to spend it with you."

"Thank you, Eleanor!"

Seeing Crystal’s surprised and happy face, Eleanor sneered inwardly.

As expected, she’s still as foolish as when she was a kid—just a few words can deceive her completely.

"We’re best friends, no need to be so formal with me!" Eleanor smiled as she spoke,

"By the way, Crystal, it’s your birthday today! You should invite Master Damian to join us, he can spend the day with you too!"

Considering a man as outstanding as Damian Quinn, she refused to believe Crystal wouldn’t have feelings for him! Even if she didn’t, the fact that Damian had cared for her all these years must mean there’s some dependence.

So as long as she exploited this point, she could make Crystal increasingly hostile towards that shameless Serena, eventually using that fool Crystal against Serena!

It was a win-win, she was incredibly clever!

Crystal spoke hesitantly, "But Damian is really busy... I don’t know if he’ll have time..."

"Just give him a call and ask!" Eleanor immediately suggested, "I think even if Master Damian doesn’t have time, he would definitely come to celebrate your birthday!" Read full story at N0veI.Fiɾe.net

"Really?" Encouraged by her words, a faint smile appeared on Crystal’s face, "Then I’ll call Damian later and ask."

As soon as she saw Serena, Nancy Sutton rushed over, affectionately holding her arm, and couldn’t wait to speak.

"Let’s hurry, we don’t want to keep Elliot waiting!"

Seeing her so eager, Serena spoke a little helplessly, "It’s you who can’t wait to see my brother, right."

"Hehe!" Nancy laughed sheepishly, "Serena, you see but say nothing, let’s hurry!"

Serena removed the Violet Kiss necklace she was wearing and replaced it with a different jewelry necklace.

This move puzzled Nancy, and she couldn’t help but ask, "Serena, what are you doing? Why the sudden change?"

"This necklace was given to me by my brother."

Although she designed it herself, essentially it was a gift from Elliot.

"If I don’t wear the necklace he gave me, my brother would get jealous."

As they spoke, they’d already reached the school gate,

Elliot was already waiting at the gate, his outstanding looks drew the gaze of many passing girls, but his aloof aura kept them from approaching.

Upon seeing them, Elliot’s indifferent expression softened. He raised his hand to gently ruffle Serena’s hair first, and before Nancy could lean in, he instinctively reached out to pat her head too.

Nancy was momentarily stunned, then realized what just happened, her radiant and pretty face flushed with a tinge of red.

He’s really touched her head...

"Serena, what do you feel like eating?" Elliot asked kindly.

Serena looked at Nancy, whose face was flushed with happiness, her lips curving into a smile, "I’m okay with anything, brother. Why don’t you see what Nancy would like to eat?"

With those words, Serena immediately walked into the car, leaving them alone with time.

Nancy still hadn’t come down from the joy of the moment before, her eyes smiling, "Elliot, I... I’m okay with anything, I’m not picky at all!"

"Alright, then I’ll choose the restaurant."

Elliot’s smile grew more pronounced as he took out a beautifully wrapped gift box from his arms.

"This is a gift for you."

Somehow, when choosing gifts for Serena, he accidentally saw this rose brooch, and it inexplicably reminded him of her, thinking she was as bright and beautiful as the brooch, he couldn’t resist buying it.