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Chapter 14 Eliana strolled into the auditorium , blending into the crowd like she belonged there . Once she was certain no one was paying her any mind , she slipped her hand into the hidden pocket of her sleeve and pulled out a photo , careful and quick . She'd been ready for Willow's antics today . She'd known that girl would try something . That was why she had a plan - a good one . Eliana had stashed her own photo in her sleeve earlier when Willow wasn't paying attention .

No way in hell was Willow going to find it ! The place was packed with freshmen buzzing with energy . Eliana scanned the room , found her class's section , and casually slipped into a seat . Not even a minute later . Willow came storming in , frustration all over her face . She trudged to the back row , her eyes locking onto Eliana in the front . And of course , she rolled her eyes like the drama queen she was . The party soon kicked off , with several deans and upperclassmen taking the stage .

Eliana didn't care about any of it . Her eyes were glued to the front row , where Silas was sitting with some school bigwigs . He didn't seem Jo have a clue that his wallet - and more importantly , the photo inside it was missing She knew she had to give it back . But how , it had to look natural , like she wasn't scheming to get closer to him . She couldn't come off as suspicious . Last time around , she cringed at the memory - her wardrobe malfunction had turned her into a public spectacle .

She'd been too busy nursing her humiliation to notice how Willow managed to cozy up to Silas and return the photo like a hero . Her thoughts were interrupted as the speeches wrapped up . Someone announced , " Alright , now's your chance to mingle ! Get to know the folks you'll be spending the next four years with ! " Cue the polite - clapping , which quickly turned into chatter and movement as everyone scattered .

Applause filled the room , and everyone began to move around freely This wasn't just idle mingling , though , Soon , the show - offs would start performing , hoping to catch the eyes of a few directors in the crowd . Willow , of course , was ready for her moment . She'd dressed to impress , every detail painstakingly planned . As the crowd spread out , she zeroed in on her targets the rich kids from Dratora City .

But her real prize was Roman Scott , the student council president who had spoken earlier . Willow stationed herself strategically , holding a drink and pretending to be lost inthought . She was planning an " accidental " run - in with Roman . Classic . Except it backfired spectacularly . Roman didn't even take the path she was watching . He had other plans . From the stage , Roman's eyes had been scanning the crowd for someone . The second he spotted Eliana , he didn't waste a moment .

He stepped down and headed straight for her . Willow , clueless as ever , waited for a good long minute before realizing Roman wasn't coming her way . When she saw him walking toward Eliana , her face twisted in shock . She hurried after him , trying to catch up . Eliana stood up , ready to move to a quieter spot , but barely made it two steps before a voice called out behind her . " Eliana ! " She turned to see Thomas heading her way , flanked by Cameron and two others . Her stomach dropped .

What the hell are they doing here ? This isn't how it went last time , ' she thought . Before her time travel , they hadn't shown up at all . What are you guys doing here ?" she asked , unable to hide her surprise . Thomas just grinned . " What , this is the freshman party , isn't it ? We figured we'd join in the fun . " Eliana shot him a look , clearly unimpressed . " Fun ? You're just here to stir shit up . " Thomas didn't seem fazed , but their arrival had already drawn attention .

Heads turned , whispers spread , and suddenly , all eyes were on her . Eliana felt the heat rising to her face . She hated this . Being the center of attention was not her vibe .