Rewrite Her Thrilling Life (Lillian and Sebastian) novel Chapter 309

**TITLE: The Billionaire’s Last Obsession series 309**
**CONTENT: Chapter 309 The English Contest**

As Lillian approached the venue, she noticed that each school had a sign boldly displayed at the entrance. It didn’t take her long to locate the familiar placard for Riverdale High School, tucked away in a corner like an afterthought. The atmosphere buzzed with anticipation, and she could already see Eda and Daylen mingling with a handful of their classmates.

“Lillian, over here!” Daylen’s voice rang out, his arm waving animatedly in her direction.

Her gaze instinctively shifted to Eda, who was seated beside him. The girl, typically brimming with arrogance, seemed oddly subdued today. Yet, when their eyes met, the familiar flicker of disdain ignited within Eda’s gaze, a reminder of the animosity that had simmered between them since Lillian first set foot in this school.

Lillian sighed internally, shaking her head in resignation. Why did women’s jealousy often spiral into such irrationality? From the very first day, Eda had harbored an inexplicable grudge against her. Was it truly just the sting of jealousy that fueled this relentless animosity?

Determined to sidestep any unnecessary drama, Lillian chose to walk past them, taking a seat in the row directly behind Daylen.

As she settled into her spot, Daylen turned slightly, his expression shifting to one of understanding. Eda, however, busied herself with an imaginary task, perhaps trying to ignore the reality that the girl she once ridiculed had turned out to be the legendary Maiden Healer whispered about in the elite circles of high society. The pedestal Eda had built for herself seemed to crumble with each passing moment, leaving her clinging to the only thing she had left—her simmering resentment toward Lillian.

After all, Lillian had humiliated her at her own birthday party, and then there was that slap from her father, a moment that had only deepened Eda’s bitterness.

“Lillian, I heard you made it to Kingston early,” Daylen said, turning his full attention to her. “If there’s anything you need, just let me know. I’m here to help.”

A warm smile spread across Lillian’s face. “No need, but I really appreciate the offer,” she replied, her voice light yet sincere.

If she were to be honest, she hadn’t been particularly open with Daylen at first. The chaos surrounding Jeremy had made her hesitant to draw any more attention to herself at school. Yet, during that fateful night at Eda’s birthday party, when everyone else had looked at her with ridicule, Daylen had chosen to believe in her. That act of loyalty had solidified his place in her life as a friend—though she was determined to keep it strictly platonic.

His reaction to her response was predictable; she could see it in his eyes that he had half-expected her to decline his offer. Still, his smile remained bright as he continued, “Well, once you’re in college, if the opportunity arises, I’d love to show you around Kingston. The city has so much charm; I think you’d really fall for it.”

“Sure,” Lillian replied, her tone casual and agreeable.

Before long, the teacher responsible for overseeing the contest strode into the room, his sharp gaze scanning the crowd with an air of authority. “Alright, each school, please take attendance and confirm your headcount. Anyone absent will be considered to have forfeited.”

Once the numbers were verified, he continued, “I trust your teachers have already gone over the rules of the contest.”

He paused, allowing the weight of his words to settle in. “The preliminary round will take place tomorrow morning. Each school will select one top performer to advance.”

“The finals will be held in the afternoon. Those who make it to that round will be representing their schools, and the ultimate champion will determine your school’s standing in the rankings.”

The teacher’s gaze swept across the room again, ensuring he had everyone’s attention. “For those familiar with the English contest, you know it’s a prestigious event that garners nationwide attention. It can significantly enhance your college applications. What gives this competition its merit isn’t just the extra points it can add to your SAT scores; it’s the fairness and transparency of the contest itself. Each round will be streamed live, so hold nothing back. If you’ve got the talent, the whole world is about to witness it.”

As he concluded his speech, the lecture hall erupted into a wave of enthusiastic applause, the excitement palpable in the air.