Chapter 8
As usual, I went for a run in the morning. When I returned, there were already staff members setting up at the door.
Wave after wave of people passed by, each looking at me differently.]
I didn’t care or pretend to be polite. I went straight upstairs to pack up.
After all, I wasn’t the main character today.]
Cameras were already set up in front of Eloise’s door, and there were staff members assigned to wake her up.
When I went out for my run, people had already come to help Eloise get dressed and made up.]
I rolled my eyes and turned back to my room.]
As long as she didn’t bother me, I wouldn’t stir up any trouble on the surface.
My face darkened as I locked the door and opened her live stream.]
I set my phone on the table and got ready to change clothes.
“My sister is also at home today. She’s not what you all think! You’ve misunderstood her!”
Eloise’s voice came from the screen.]]
My clothes fell to the ground, and I quickly grabbed a bathrobe, frowning.]
Click. The door opened.[]
“Liliana, do you want to say hello to the audience?“]
“Get out!” I quickly wrapped the bathrobe around me and turned away, my voice filled with anger.
I was sure I locked the door.]
“Ah! Liliana, I’m sorry!” Eloise said.]
“Get out!” I repeated.]
Only after hearing the door close behind me did I turn around.[]
My hands trembled as I clutched my clothes. If she had been just a little quicker, my face would have been caught on camera.
I slid down the wall, my legs weak.[]
To say that the memories of my last life didn’t affect me would be a lie.[]
I could never forget how they casually judged me.[]
As Eloise became more and more famous, my photos and deeds were nailed to the wall of shame.]
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I wanted to escape the darkness.]
I wanted to escape it every moment.[]
And I couldn’t stop thinking about it.[]
Eloise’s playful voice came from the phone, each word piercing my nerves.[]
I tasted the salty tang of my tears.[]
After all the suffering I endured, why should she live happily?]
I wanted to expose her, to reveal her bad behavior.]
At this moment, my heart was filled with determination.[]
As I expected, the live stream brought a flood of online hatred toward me.[]
The hatred was now sharp enough. It was time to show its power.[]
Tomorrow was the birthday party. The whole family gathered in the living room to discuss things.]
“Eloise, do you hate me?” I suddenly spoke up.
Everyone shifted their attention from the party details to me.]
“Yesterday, after my run, I went to rest in my room. Eloise suddenly came in with the staff. It scared me to death.“[]
Everyone knew that I always showered after running, and that was the time I strictly prohibited any interruptions.]
“No, I just wanted to let the fans know that you aren’t who they believe you to be!” Eloise hurriedly explained. “It was my mistake. I didn’t watch the time.“[]
ra!”
My parents frowned and scolded Eloise, “What’s going on? What if you accidentally caught her on camera!”
“You were wrong, Eloise. Apologize to Liliana.“]
Their stern faces made it clear they weren’t to be trifled with.]
“It’s okay. Eloise didn’t do it on purpose.” I waved my hand, then changed my tone. “But I locked the door at the time. Is the lock on my room door broken?“]
I looked at Rylee. “Rylee, you have the key, right? Please give it to me so I can check.“]
Rylee kept all the keys.]
“Ah, I’ll go find it.” Rylee said, her expression panicked as she fumbled in her pockets.]
I smiled again. “Alright.
and dad, I’ll go upstairs now.“[]
Eloise got
up to follow
. “Liliana,
you sad because of the online comments? Let’s have a good chat.”
My parents sighed and told Eloise, “Be careful with your words.”
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Chapter 8
Eloise nodded stiffy.]
As soon as Eloise entered the room, she revealed her true colors.]
Two dresses were laid out, one pink and one sky blue.]
Eloise gently touched the pink dress, her fingers stopping at the hem.]
Rip! The pink tulle fell to the ground.[]
After doing this, Eloise looked up at me. “Tomorrow, don’t go downstairs, okay?“]
I raised an eyebrow.
Tomorrow, my parents invited many high–profile guests, and there would definitely be entertainment media present.]
Eloise clearly wanted to use this to create public opinion.]
It was just a dress. It’s not like I paid for it.]
“Sure,” I agreed. “But you have to come to find me before mom and dad give their speech.“[]
Eloise didn’t think much of it, thinking she had scored a big win.]
