Tiffany leaned against Uliana, her eyes full of envy. “I wonder when my Prince Charming is going to show up. Celine’s so lucky!”
Just behind them, Conrad wore a stormy expression—scowling, lips pressed tight, eyes narrowed.
Without so much as a hello, he brushed past the three girls and slipped through a side entrance into the classroom.
Tiffany noticed him storm off and nudged Uliana. “What’s up with him?”
Uliana could only spread her hands helplessly. “How should I know?”
Conrad had always liked Celine.
It started back in middle school.
He’d even confessed his feelings once, but Celine hadn’t accepted—nor had she turned him down.
Then, when the Suttons and the Harpers arranged their engagement, Conrad knew his chances were gone.
Still, he was content just to stay by her side as a friend, quietly looking out for her.
Back in the dining hall, he’d deliberately claimed to like Sabrina, hoping to see Celine’s reaction.
He’d sensed it—she was angry when he said it.
It meant he still had a place in her heart.
For a moment, he’d felt hopeful. Maybe he still had a shot.
After all, Celine was adopted. The Harpers would never let their son marry someone who wasn’t really family.
That meant he had a chance. He didn’t care about her background.
He could give her all the love and security she needed.
But in the end, it was all wishful thinking.
Marshall would still marry her.
From the way she looked so excited, she must really like Marshall.
How could she not? The Harpers’ status was untouchable. Of course Celine would choose Marshall.
Conrad could only nurse his wounds in silence.
Meanwhile, the drama from the dining hall had already made its way online.
Comments flooded in—a tidal wave of opinions, jokes, and outrage.
Some people were furious, others just wanted to watch the chaos unfold.
But right at the center of this social media storm, Sabrina remained unbothered.


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