The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday novel Chapter 120

"She’s interesting, but that's where it ends," Preston said this with a nonchalant shrug, but his smirk hinted at a deeper amusement.

He had initially set out to meet the much-talked-about Eloise from Echo City. Unexpectedly, Freya came into the picture and stole the show.

Compared to her, Eloise seemed utterly bland. All those trivial pursuits of hers were nothing but child’s play. Had it not been for Kieran’s infatuation, Eloise wouldn’t have stood out in any way.

Freya took off for class early the next day. Having taken some time off from studying had put her way behind.

Renowned for its finance program, Summit University was a battleground for Echo City's brightest. Missing a few months meant risking falling behind in the cutthroat competition.

People said high school was tough, but Summit University was the real crucible.

Having learned from her past life, Freya knew how foolish it was to forsake her education for a man. This time, she decided to graduate from Summit University, refusing to repeat the mistake of dropping out for Kieran.

She still vividly remembered the scorn she had faced in her previous life. In their elite society, a prestigious education was like one's honor. One might get away with being unattractive but never without honor.

However, upon entering the campus, Freya immediately felt the weight of many gazes upon her. Those scrutinizing stares made her uncomfortable.

That was when Luna ran up to her, oblivious to the surrounding odd looks. “Hey! Why didn’t you tell me you were coming to school today?”

Freya frowned. “Is something going on at school today?”

“I don’t think so. I just got here. Plus, what could happen at Summit University?”