No Ads Chapter 5 Lucy had been just twenty - four when she had Owen , her firstborn . As her career soared , she always dreamed of having a daughter , and at thirty- five , Eliana was born . Now , standing before her ; grown son on and long - lost daughter , Lucy's heart felt full , Owen , eleven years older than Eliana and already well into his successful career , gently ruffled her hair as he hugged her . " Eliana , " he said , his tone filled with affection .
" I've been waiting for you for so many years . Finally , our family's whole again ." Eliana looked up at him , her smile lighting up her face . For the first time , she felt the warmth of a big brother's love , a connection she had longed for but never thonglu she'd have . And just like that , Eliana was house . The Davis family , after years of searching and heartache , was finally complete . Half a month later , whispers spread like wildfire through Dratora City's high society .
Everyone was talking about the Davis family's long - lost daughter , missing for eighteen years and now , out of nowhere , back in the fold , But despite the chatter , the Davises were keeping things maddeningly low - key . No one - not even the nosiest socialites - had managed to catch a climpse of her .
Speculation ran wild , Some said she probably didn't measure up to the Davis family's high standards , while others whispered that maybe she wasn't much to look at - why else would they delay a formal introduction ? The gossip spread like wildfire , with everyone adding their own twist to the story . As promised . Sebastian handed the lucrative Avragow project to the Garcia Group and sent over an extravagant gift package .
The Garcias eagerly accepted , taking it as a sign that the Davis family might be interested in building a powerful alliance . They had no clue it had anything to do with Eliana . Willow , meanwhile , was thriving as the " Garcia family's one and only daughter .
She'd completely claimed Eliana's old room as her own , going so far as to loss our all the little trinkets and keepsakes that once belonged to Find After a series of carefully worded , manipulative conversations , shed managed to erase Eliana from Andy and Victoria's minds entirely - or so it sermed . Still , something gnawed at Willow . Why hasn't Eliana shown up by now ? Could she really be gone for good ? " she wondered .
It didn't sit right with her She was certain Eliana had nowhere else to go , and if Eliana wasn't going to come crawling back on her own , fine . Willow would make the first move . No way was she letting Eliana get off so easily . With some sweet - talking , Willow persuaded her parents to pull every string possible and buy her way into Isonstead University .
To her , this wasn't just about getting into a top - tier school - it was her next big play , Lucy had wanted to throw a big , splashy party to officially introduce Eliana to society , but Eliana wasn't interested . This time around , she couldn't care less about the glitz , attention , or showy displays . All she wanted was to enjoy the quiet , genuine happiness of being with her family , Understanding Eliana's need for rest after the accident . Lacy didn't push .
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Instead , she let her recover peacefully at home . One sunny afternoon , as they lounged in the garden . Lucy sat peeling a lychee and asked casually , " Eliana , which college did you get into ? " " Instead University , majoring in theater arts , " Eliana replied with a smile . Eliana had always dreamed of becoming an actress . In her past life , that dream had been a constant uphill battle .
Willow had overshadowed her in every possible way , and Eliana had been left struggling just to make ends meet . No matter how hard she hustled , she was only ever cast as an extra . harely scraping by Unlike Willow, who'd breezed into honstead University thanks to her parents ' money and connections .
Ellana had worked tirelessly to earn her sput Once they were both at school , Willow didn't waste a second making Eliana's life miserable - isolating her socially , spreading rumors , and even smearing her reputation on online forums . Those years had been brutal , but Eliana had held onto her dream with everything she had 1/3 Despite the constant sabotage , Eliana kept her head down and pushed forward , earning top grades .
just before graduation , she'd finally caught her big break - a lead role in a production that could've launched her acting career . But Willow , always one step ahead , had stolen that opportunity right out from under her . She used her parents ' clout to stitch the part for herself , leaving Eliana crushed and back at square one . Elana had her moments - times when a real opportunity seemed just within reach .
But every single time , Willow swooped in and anatched it away like it was her personal mission Those years were pure hell . Once Eliana stepped into the entertainment industry , Willow wasted no time playing dirty . She spilled the tea to the press , exposing Eliana as the " Take " Garcia daughter and claiming the title of the " real " one for herself . The media are it up , running headline after headline comparing the two . Eliana ?
She was dragged as a fraud and a wannabe who didn't deserve her place . But it didn't stop there . The tabloids doubled down , spinning stories about how Eliana had " stolen " Willow's life and gone out of her way to ta target her . They painted Eliana as the cruel , jealous sister while making Willow out to be some innocent Eule angel - a helpless victim who'd been wronged by the big bad imposter . Eliana had no way to fight back .
No one cared about her truth , not when the internet trolls had already decided she was the villain . They tore her apart online , leaving her feeling helpless and alone was like I was like being stuck in a bad dream she couldn't wake up from , no matter how hard she tried . Willow hadn't just taken Eliana's opportunities - she'd taken everything : her family , her career , her dreams . But this time ? Eliana wasn't playing nice . The Garcias love might be gone for good , but the rest !
She was taking it all back . One way or another. " Isonstead : That's a fantastic school " Lucy said , her face lighting up as she handed Eliana the peeled lychee . " I graduated from there too , you know , My major was opera performance ." " Seriously , Mom ! We're both alums " Eliana grinned , popping the juicy lychee into her mouth . " Thanks , Mom . " Lucy laughed warmly . " So , my girl's aiming to be an actress , hule " Eliana nodded enthusiastically , " Yep , that's the plan .
I've always dreamed ofit Lucy , who had spent her life immersed in the world of theater , felt a swell of pride . Knowing Elana shared her passion was a gift . " Well , sweetheart , I've got your back all the way ! Clearly , you inherited my artistic flair . My daughter's going to be the best actress in the game - I can feel if " Thanks , Mom . 1 promise I make you proud . " On the first day of school registration , Lucy and Sebastian were drowning in work and couldn't spare a minute .
So , they hit up Eliana's cousin , Thomas , to give her a ride . Thomas , a junior studying computer science over at Isonstead , didn't even blink before saying yes . Eliana waited at their planned meeting spot , leaning casually against a tree . She was dressed in a white ruffled sundress that swayed gently in the breeze , her fair skin glowing under the warm sunlight . She glanced at her phone , editing something while the minutes ticked by .
A sleek black Bentley pulled up silently in front of her , the engine barely making a sound . At first , she didn't notice , too focused on her screen- until it suddenly glitched and tried to reset it . The display turned black , flashing a series of red error codes , the frowned an " Eliana ? " a low , magnetic voice called out , snapping her out of her d droughts Stanled , she looked up her eyes meeting a pair of piercing brown ones framed by a strikingly handsome face .
She quickly clicked her phone off , assuming this was Thomas A bright smile lit up her face . " Cousin ! " Cameron Wright raised a brow , his gaze lingering on her delicate features and that sweet , disarming smile . Technically , it was supposed to be Thomas picking her up .
But Thomas , ever the smooth - talking ladies ' man , had gotten tied up with a girl and begged Cameron to step in at the last minute Cameron wasn't exactly thrilled , but after some relentless teasing and a promise to owe him one , he had given in " What a hassle , " he'd thought - until now . As his eyes traced Eliana's features , he felt a flicker of surprise . Her face checked every single one of his aesthetic preferences , down to the smallest detail . For the first time in a long while , Cameron Ensund himself intrigued .
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