It was none other than Alexander and his new girlfriend.
Aurora could never have imagined that the woman was none other than Peyton, the classmate she had despised the most back in high school.
Peyton was Mrs. Wilson’s niece. While her family’s business wasn’t huge, they were still a well-established family in S City.
Mrs. Wilson despised Aurora, and Peyton stood with her on the sa side.
Every ti she saw Aurora, she would express extre disdain, calling her a white lotus and more.
Aurora had known for a long ti that Peyton liked Alexander.
She had even tried to make things difficult for Aurora in the past.
Back in high school, Peyton was the class monitor.
One ti, she lost her bracelet and found an identical one on Aurora.
Aurora had never stolen Peyton’s bracelet, but Peyton insisted that it was her, and it wasn’t until Alexander stepped in that Peyton pretended to be the saint, saying she’d forgive her.
That was the mont when their animosity started. Alexander had never really paid attention to Peyton, but now, after their breakup, Alexander was dating the woman Aurora hated most!
It felt as though her heart had been stabbed a thousand tis. It was so painful.
Peyton was wearing a purple gown embroidered with golden little flowers, highlighting her gentle and elegant deanor.
With her tall, slender figure, standing beside the tall Alexander, they looked like a perfect match.
Aurora’s face turned pale as she locked eyes with Peyton. In Peyton’s eyes, there was a flicker of triumphant mockery.
But it was fleeting. This white lotus was even more manipulative and subtle than Abigail and Madison.
"Peyton, you’re here!" Madison said sarcastically, casting a glance at Aurora. She happily ran over and took Peyton’s hand, greeting her warmly.
It was no surprise that the people Aurora disliked got along so well. Only Madison and Abigail could pull sothing like that off.
Aurora looked at Alexander, her eyes full of disbelief.
Alexander only gave her a cold glance before turning away, ignoring her entirely.
Aurora lowered her gaze and couldn’t help but smile bitterly.
She was pathetic, still hoping for his forgiveness even after everything that had happened.
Behind them were Aurora’s aunt and cousin. Her cousin, Isla Miller, was now a model. While she wasn’t very famous, her personality was just like her aunt’s—kind and pleasant.
Isla and Aurora got along very well.
She quickly ca over to sit with her and jokingly asked for her autograph.
Aurora felt a little embarrassed.
Among everyone in the room, except for her aunt and Isla, there was probably no one who genuinely cared for her.
"Cousin, you’re so enthusiastic... you’re making feel shy!"
Aurora smiled faintly, her face still pale.
"What’s there to be shy about?
When you’re famous, I’ll be able to show off," Isla joked.
On the other side, Madison scoffed.
"She only got famous because of a man, right?"
At once, everyone in the room turned to look at Aurora.
Even Alexander shot her a cold, disdainful look, as if she were the dirtiest, most detestable woman in the world.
Aurora’s pale face slightly flushed with anger, her lips curling into a cold smile. "Sister, you really know how to talk nonsense. Even if Everett has feelings for , I’ve never used him to gain fa! It’s those vile people who exposed our photos. And... has your brain stopped working? Did you forget that before I beca famous, I never had any interaction with Everett?"
Aurora was telling the truth, but in the past, she’d never paid much attention when others insulted her.
But in that mont, she couldn’t take it anymore. No one could keep being insulted and belittled like that without reacting.
She wasn’t a pushover.
Madison’s expression imdiately darkened. "Cousin, how could you say that about ? Have you forgotten how my parents raised you?"
Aurora coldly replied, "I’ll never forget their kindness in raising , but Madison, you can’t use that to insult every ti and trample on my dignity! If you’ve forgotten, maybe you should go back and check last year’s newspapers and online news. At that ti, I had already won anaward, but I wasn’t involved with any man!"
Aurora’s expression was dead serious, and her words were completely reasonable.
For a mont, Madison didn’t know how to respond.
"You, you, you..."
Mrs. Wilson’s face was ice-cold, and she snapped, "Aurora, you’re really getting too bold..."
"Shut up, all of you, move aside, and stop ruining our mood!" Mr. Wilson couldn’t take it anymore. On such a joyful day, he really didn’t want anything to spoil it.
Mrs. Wilson glared fiercely at Mr. Wilson. Since Kimi had caused trouble at school under her instigation, Mr. Wilson had grown distant toward her.
Aunt quickly pulled Madison over. "Madison, go upstairs with your mom and ask Grandma to co down. Tell her we’re all here."
She diffused the situation, and Madison followed along with the suggestion.
Mrs. Wilson and her daughter went upstairs, and Aurora’s expression changed from red to pale, unstable as the weather, but she tried hard to control her anger.
At that mont, Peyton and Alexander walked over.
Peyton looked gentle yet pitiful, which made people feel disgusted. However, in Alexander’s eyes, she only had that expression because she felt guilty for Aurora.
"Aurora, it’s been a long ti."
Peyton sat down beside Aurora and reached out to take her hand. Aurora quickly pulled away. "It has been a long ti, but I never thought I’d run into you."
Peyton’s actions seed to hurt her "pure" little heart. "Aurora... are you mad at ? I’ve always liked Alexander... We only started dating after you and he broke up. Please don’t bla , okay?"
Aurora was so furious she felt like her lungs would explode. She coldly smiled and replied, "Peyton, you’re overthinking. I’ve never blad you for this."
She didn’t bla her for this, because whether Alexander wanted it or not was his personal choice.
But the incident back in high school, that was sothing she would never forgive this woman for.
"But you... it’s like you don’t like !" Peyton lowered her eyes, biting her lip as tears seed to well up.
Alexander stepped forward and pulled Peyton close. "Peyton, you did nothing wrong. Why bother with soone like her?"
Alexander’s words struck deeply into Aurora’s heart, pain and disappointnt flooding her at once.
She couldn’t believe... after all this ti, he still didn’t forgive her, still didn’t trust her.
Fine then. She wouldn’t force it anymore. Continuing to push would only bring more hurt.
"Hey, I gotta ask, what does this have to do with Aurora? just doesn’t like people shaking her hand. Besides... didn’t you insult Aurora every ti you t her before? Acting all pitiful and pure... just to impress Alexander, right?" Isla said with a cold smile.
Peyton’s expression changed slightly. Isla was also one of their high school classmates, and she knew exactly what had happened.
"Alexander, let’s go for a walk over there!" Peyton was sharp and quick to change the subject. She didn’t let Isla’s words get to her, and by doing so, it only highlighted her grace and composure.
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