Rewrite Her Thrilling Life (Lillian and Sebastian) novel Chapter 243

Chapter 243: Eda’s Invitation

Without a moment’s hesitation, Daylen trailed behind Lillian until she reached her usual spot at the lunch tables.

Eda’s lips curled into a scowl as she watched the girl’s retreating back. That wretched woman—wasn’t she supposed to have been kidnapped, silenced, removed from their lives? How was it possible that she was still here, roaming the halls of Riverdale High? No matter how fiercely Eda tried to erase her presence, as long as Lillian remained in this school, all eyes would inevitably be drawn to her.

A cold, burning wave of hatred surged through Eda’s chest, tightening like a vise.

Daylen settled into the seat opposite Lillian, his voice low but steady. “Lillian, what I said earlier—I meant every word.”

Lillian lifted her eyes to meet his, her tone clipped with cool detachment. “Sorry, not interested.”

She recognized him immediately as the boy who had cornered her at the school gate a few days ago, but she hadn’t expected him to be quite so direct.

Daylen studied her calm, unflinching gaze. She truly was the most captivating girl he’d ever laid eyes on—her hair pulled back in a simple ponytail, her outfit modest and unassuming, yet there was an undeniable aura about her that set her apart from everyone else.

“Not interested now doesn’t mean not interested later,” he said with a hint of a smile. “I’m willing to wait. It’s rare to find someone I actually like.”

Natalie, sitting nearby, nearly choked on her food, coughing before muttering under her breath, “Persistent, huh?”

Lillian was about to respond when a familiar voice interrupted. “What are you two talking about?”

Eda appeared, flanked by her usual group of friends, setting her tray down deliberately across from them.

She turned to Daylen with a saccharine smile. “Daylen, my birthday’s this weekend. I’d like to invite you to my party.” When he didn’t immediately reply, she shifted her smile to the girls. “Of course, Lillian and Natalie, you’re both invited as well.”

“We’re in our final year now,” Eda continued, her voice sweet but carrying an edge. “The workload’s only going to get heavier, and who knows when we’ll all get a chance to be together again. So I thought it’d be nice to gather the whole class to celebrate and spend some time before everything changes.”

Natalie’s face lit up with enthusiasm. “That sounds like a great idea! After the SATs, no one knows where we’ll all end up. It’d be wonderful to have one last get-together. We’re definitely going. Lillian, you’re coming too, right?”

Lillian pressed her palm to her forehead, overwhelmed by the chaos already swirling around her.

Meanwhile, Eda’s fingers trembled as she scrolled through the same posts, her fury simmering dangerously beneath the surface. Why was it always Lillian? Why did every boy she desired end up orbiting around that woman?

She had known of Daylen back when they were in Kingston—a prodigy, heir to a powerful family, admired by countless girls. She had convinced herself she’d never cross paths with him again. But then he appeared here in Solara, and despite all her attempts to get close, he never spared her more than a passing glance.

And now, today of all days, he had openly declared his feelings for Lillian. How could she not be consumed by rage?

Her thoughts darkened as she recalled Jeremy, and that other man—both had also gravitated toward Lillian. Jealousy and fury churned relentlessly inside her.

Adeline, noticing the storm brewing in Eda’s eyes, reached out gently to calm her. “Eda, Daylen is only fooled by her looks. Once he sees who she really is, he’ll regret confessing today. You know as well as I do—at Riverdale High, only you truly deserve Daylen.”

Eda’s grip on her phone relaxed little by little. She forced herself to breathe deeply and steady her emotions. Adeline was right. Everyone was blinded by Lillian’s outward charm. But when her true nature came to light, Eda would make certain that Lillian had no place left to hide at Riverdale High.