Chapter 105
Eliana exited the cafeteria, and Stella was waiting for her outside. Stella hadn’t followed her in, but she had overbrand part of the conversation
The moment she saw Eliana, Stella’s eyes lit up with excitement. “Eli, you’re incredible!”
“How did you two meet?” she asked eagerly.
Eliana smiled casually. We met while I was walking Lunchie in the park”
Sella couldn’t hide her grin, clearly entertained by the scene. “Mr. Thompson seems pretty taken with you. Did you notice Wendy’s face! She looked like she was about to explode, and Willow was practically in shock.”
Eliana smiled Exintly. “It’s not as exciting as you’re making it sound. Anyway, let’s get to class before we’re late
On their way to class, they spotted someone jogging past the small field. A closer look revealed it was Shane.
Stella nodded knowingly. “He’s probably been punished for skipping or leaving early again. Since Shane arrived at konstead University with Wendy, he’s been regularly getting into trouble with the teachen”
Ehina’s gaze lingered on Shane as he jogged, her thoughts drifting. It wasn’t that Shane had done anything wrong, the others were freezing him.
No matter what he did, it was never enough. If he made a mistake, it only made things worse.
It all ned back to his family’s inhentance battle.
Would he quit if things got too harsh Eliana didn’t think so. Shane’s ambition were much bigger than that.
She broke her gaze and turned to Stella. “Let’s go.”
Stella sighed, her tone softening. “It’s sad. It’s so hot today, and he’s running under the sum….”“
Later that afternoon, the buzz in the cafeteria quickly spread through the acting department, Word was out two freshmen had made quite the impression–well–connected with the director and even with Bryson, the famous screenwriter.
That was once solely Wendy’s moment of glory now had to be shared with Eliana. Wendy wasn’t pleased about it.
Willow, noticing Wendy’s irritation, began to form a plan in her mind.
“Wendy,” she said, leaning in slightly. “Didn’t Mr. Thompson mention he often goes to run imo hum!”
to the park? What
wup this weekend and see if we call
› raised an eyebrow. “You know which park he goes to?“
Wendy r
With her remarkable memory.
Willow nodded. She had pieced it together–after gathering the clues and doing a quick search online, it was evident that Bryson regularly visited Central Park in the North District
I’m not
not entirely sure, but I did some research, and I think it’s Central Park in the North District”
Wendy’s eyes lit up. “Really? Is this information reliable?
Willow nodded confidently. “Tm pretty sure. Mr. Thompson lives nearby, and Central Park is the only park in that area. Even if we’re wrong, it’s no big deal. You and Shane don’t have much time to explore Dratora City, so why not spend the weekend at the park? I hear they’ve done some nice
renovations
Wendy nodded thoughtfully. “True, that works. Let’s go to the park this weekend, then”
Seeing that Wendy agreed, Willow’s lips curled into a small, satisfied smile.
In truth, Willow knew more than she leton She had also discovered that Bryson enjoyed playing chess.
To align herself with his interests, Willow had quietly been honing her chess skills for a while, hoping to one day impress Bryson with her abilities and make a lasting impression on him.
But to get closer to Bryson, she needed a bridge–someone who could connect them. Wendy was the perfect person for that role,
1.05 PM.
Chapter 105
pavilion The weekend flew by. Bryson asked Roman to call Eliana, and they waited for her at the p
With Lunchie by her side, Eliana made her way to the park.
Meanwhile, at the park’s western entrance, Willow. Wendy, and Shane arrived at Central Park. They had no clear destination, so they aimlesdy wandered, hoping for a lucky encounter with Bryson.
Willow, however, wasn’t about to waste the opportunity. As soon as they arrived, she began snapping pictures.
She had recently started building her presence on Twitter by posting a series of carefully edited photos and had already gained a small following
Her original plan had been to market herself as the campus beauty at Isonstrad University, but Eliana had already claimed that title, which only
furled Willow’s resentment
She was determined to debut before Eliana and outshine her in the entertainment world
Soon, Eliana reached the pavilion and walked over with Lunchie. Roman was there, too, holding Cutie Pie. When Cutie Pie saw Eliana, it wazzed in tail excitedly and trotted over to sniff at Lunchie. Lunchie, uninterested, lay down without even moving an ear
“Mr. Thompson, sorry to keep you waiting!” Eliana called as she approached
Bryson and Roman had been playing chess, Bryson looked up with a smile. “Eliana, you’re here. We just arrived as well. There’s a chess competition at the chess club this afternoon, and I asked Roman to play a few rounds with me.”
Chana glanced at the chessboard. “Go ahead, keep playing.”
Bryson inquired. “Do you know how to play?”
Eliana replied, “I know the basic
She sat quietly, observing as they played. Roman’s chess skills were impressive despite his young age, showing a
maturity well beyond his years.
In her past life. Eliana developed a fondness for chess. During lunch breaks, a chess stand was set near the studio lot. When she had no scenes to shoot, she would watch the games. Over time, she became more familiar with the game, slowly progressing from a complete beginner to a skilled player, having played through countless matches.
Whether playing or observing, Eliana had developed a reputation for being quiet and decisive, never lingering over her moves.
Eventually, she became well–known around the studio lot.
Since most of her roles involved period dramas, she frequently played chess in her costume during breaks, earning her the nickname “The Chess Fairy among the crew
As Bryson and Roman played chess and chatted, they discussed the upcoming filming of Moonlit River, which is set to begin next month. The shoot was scheduled for three months so Roman would join the crew after his final exams.
After finishing the second round, Bryson checked the time. “It’s getting late. Let’s head to the chess hall. Eliana, would you like to come with us!”
Roman stood and began packing away the chess set. “If you win the competition today, you can join the Dratora City Chess Association. If you’re interested, you should sign up”
“Chess Association?” Eliana paused, a sudden thought crossing her mind. In her past life, Willow had been a member. After rising to fame, it was revealed that the association’s president had scouted her during her first year due to her exceptional talent.
Could this be the opportunity Willow had used to secure her place in the association?
Eliana hadn’t planned on participating in the competition, but Roman’s invitation piqued her curiosity,
“Sure, I’ll come with you. Is it alright to bring pets to the chess hall?”
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