Chapter 21 ' Can I handle it ? Damn right , I can ! ' Eliana thought , channeling the unshakable determination of a Monoese woman . Eliana had always been a fighter , the kind who thrived on challenges . She vividly remembered her past and how she'd once endured the grueling fifteen - day military training at Mount Saber . Back then , it had transformed Willow into the undisputed goddess of the freshman class When the campus belle contest rolled around , Willow easily made it to the top ten .
A photo of her from training camp went viral , earning her the title of Isonstead University's " freshman goddess " and paving the way for her future acting career . Critics could bash Willow for her acting , but no one dared to question her looks - those photos were pure gold , turning her into an overnight internet sensation . Eliana sat cross - legged on her bed , smirking as she typed : [ That's a dumb question . Depends if I'm in the mood . ] Thomas [ Damn , badass ! ] Landon [ Hell yeah !
] Adam chimed in : [ We'll bring you water . ] Even Cameron , who rarely spoke in the group chat , offered a simple ( Good luck . ) Eliana smiled at their messages before switching to the Isonstead University forum . Three days had passed , and still no apology from Willow . Even the post about her wardrobe malfunction had mysteriously vanished . Eliana knew Willow was behind it . No apology , no nothing - just pretending like it never happened .
Eliana had expected Willow wouldn't apologize , but she waited patiently for three days . Now , with no apology forthcoming , she resolved to make Willow's campus life difficult . Willow had ignored Eliana's words , so Eliana decided it was time to teach her a lesson . The next day , freshmen gathered for the training session at Mount Saber , transported by Isonstead University's special bus . Everything unfolded just as Eliana remembered .
Once in training gear , everyone appeared natural without any makeup , including Elinna . However , Willow had put effort into looking good with a fake natural makeup look . Willow approached Eliana , holding sunscreen . ' Eliana , the sun's strong out there . Want some sunscreen ? It's a great import from Bobhana , you should try it . " Eliana tucked her long hair under her hat without looking at Willow , leaving Willow feeling awkward .
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Eliana had inherited her flawless skin and striking beauty from her mother , Lucy . Her complexion was so naturally perfect that she didn't need any makeup , and her features were simply attractive . Willow glanced at Eliana's face , a flicker of envy crossing her eyes . Noticing this , Stella stepped in to ease the tension . " Hey , Willow , I forgot my sunscreen today . Could you lend me some ? " Stella asked casually . Willow hesitated for a moment before agreeing " Sure , go ahead .
" Stella gratefully accepted the sunscreen , Eliana watched Stella briefly and sighed , shaking her head . In her previous life past , Willow had pulled the same trick , offering Eliana the sunscreen . The outcome had been disastrous : Eliana suffered an allergic reaction , with rashes spreading across her face and neck . Standing in the scorching sun during training with such a face while sweating heavily and wearing face paint to deter bugs had only 1/2 made things worse .
The rashes nearly ruined Eliana's face and took six months to heal completely . Back then , Eliana had suspected everything but the sunscreen - perhaps even the fabric of her uniform . Now , she realized it had been Willow's sunscreen all along , part of Willow's deliberate scheme against her . This realization fueled Eliana's anger . She stood up and warned Stella , who was oblivious to the danger . " Stella , different skin types can react differently .
It's safer to use your own sunscreen ." Stella paused , puzzled " What do you mean ? " Eliana didn't explain further and joined the group outside . When Willow overheard Eliana's warning , she felt a wave of anxiety . " Could that bitch know something ? No , that can't be possible , she told herself . " Stella , don't worry . This sunscreen is great for all skin types . You haven't tried it before , so this is the perfect chance , " Willow reassured Stella .
Willow's words were meant to make Stella misunderstand Eliana Coming from a modest background , Stella felt that Eliana was nocking her for not being worthy of expensive sunscreen . Upset , Stella exclaimed , " Who does she think she is ? Just because my family isn't wealthy doesn't mean I can't enjoy nice things . She's just a phony heiress acting high and mighty . " Willow responded , " Stella , don't be upset . I'm sure Eliana didn't mean it like that . Here , take it as a gift from me .
" " Really ? Willow , you're so generous ! " Stella said , happily accepting the sunscreen and applying it to her face, Willow gave a subtle smile and joined the others outside , Once everyone was gathered , Willow's naturally polished look stood out among the girls . The boys often glanced her way . During the midday break , after a morning of training , the students chatted .. " Willow looks amazing , " one student said . " Even in the heat , she stays preity .
Look at those girls with messy makeup . She looks so elegant compared to everyone else . " " Exactly , but I think Eliana looks nice too , " another added . " She seems more approachable , even if she is a bit quiet ." They're different , a third commented . " Willow is sweet , while Eliana is there reserved . I prefer someone like Willow . " The boys continued to compare Willow and Eliana . Eliana kept to herself , avoiding interactions , while Willow made sure to connect with everyone .
Willow even had her maid buy drinks for everyone and personally handed them out , boosting her popularity . In the afternoon , as the sun blazed , Willow vanished from the training lines . Yet , when the sun set , she reappeared looking fresh and cheerful , all similes and charm while the others were exhausted . Eliana participated in the entire training , her cheeks flushed and her forehead covered in sweat as she endured the heat alongside everyone else . 2/2
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