You’ll Fall for Me, Today or Tomorrow novel Chapter 95

What love rival?

All they knew were rumors that barely scratched the surface of the real truth. Clarissa couldn’t be bothered clarifying back then, but these people had actually remembered that incident, which was out of her expectations.

Helen can’t possibly have called me over because she’s still holding grudge against me, right?

As Clarissa mulled over it, one of her classmates had already pulled her to a table to sit.

“Clarissa, you went back to your hometown right after graduating. What do you do now? Why don’t you ever talk in our class group chat? Is our beautiful classmate too busy pursuing her career?”

Clarissa smiled awkwardly but did not offer a definitive answer.

Her guarded behavior rubbed some people the wrong way and frustrated several others as well.

One of the female classmates piped up, “Time really does fly. We’re already at the age to marry. Can you believe it? I still remember that Clarissa was the campus belle last time. Even though she never dated in school, many boys couldn’t help but be obsessed with her.

“Speaking of which, Clarissa, are you still single? It’s actually better this way. I bet you don’t know this, but when Helen announced that you’d be attending her wedding, many of our male classmates put everything aside to rush back, even those who were abroad, and it was all for you, Clarissa. C’mon, tell us, will you give them a chance?”

The male classmates immediately perked up. Indeed, many of them had come here hoping to court her.

Everyone’s inquiring gazes fell on Clarissa. Although she didn’t like how her classmate had shone the spotlight on her private life, she remained cool-headed.

Under their expectant gazes, she gave a blunt answer. “I already have a boyfriend and we’re very close, but I appreciate your concern.”

Some were stunned, but most were disappointed.

However, those emotions morphed into curiosity in the end.

“Oh? I remember we had many outstanding boys in our school back then. Don’t tell me none of them managed to move you? Now I’m curious about the man who succeeded in capturing your heart. Who is he? I think besides a prince, no man can interest you, right?”

Clarissa lifted her lips into a bland smile. “No, he’s not a prince or as exaggerated as you made it to be. He’s just an ordinary man.”

“So, you accepted an ordinary man? Then, why didn’t you accept our classmates or seniors back then?”

“I don’t see how it relates. Naturally, I went with my feelings.”

“Haha. I find that hard to believe.”

Clarissa did not want to refute or defend herself, so the atmosphere turned stale in a matter of seconds, causing the others to feel slightly awkward.

But soon, they turned their attention to the wedding and started discussing it.

It was said that the wedding photos were taken abroad by a professional team, adding up to millions.

Some said that apart from being the president of some companies, Helen’s husband was from the upper-class and had a net worth of up to a billion.

Others said that Helen was gifted a villa worth millions in D City as her marriage settlement, and the juicy gossip went on.

The wedding banquet in this hotel was only held for the sake of the elderlies in their families and there would be an official one on an island later on.

All of these enviable statements were most probably true.

Solely based on the fact that the wedding was in St. Helix Hotel, it was apparent that Helen’s husband had superior standards.

“I’m so envious of Helen. She’s so lucky. Her life is just perfect.”

“Perfect? She needs to give them an heir. I heard that her husband is an only child. Helen’s going to have so much pressure on her. Marrying into a wealthy family is like venturing into uncharted waters. It may seem glamorous, but who knows what would happen in the future? How many women who marry into rich families end up living happily ever after?”

“Oh c’mon, you’re just jealous. Helen isn’t so bad herself. What matters is that the two of them are compatible with each other. This way, even if there’s a gap in status, they’d still be able to live happily.”

Clarissa couldn’t help but nod in agreement upon hearing this.

The difference in wealth wasn’t the real issue. The real issue originated from the two people’s frame of mind, values, vision, intellect, and so on.

Clarissa stayed silent for a long time and was later on dragged by a few classmates to go congratulate the bride.

In the lounge, they saw a beautiful and somewhat unrecognizable Helen in her wedding gown.

To be precise, she had probably gone under the knife. However, no one was stupid enough to voice out their guesses.

All of them showered Helen with praises, to which she accepted with a courteous smile.

Finally, Helen met Clarissa’s eyes. As she took in the latter’s simple style, a dark glint flashed across her eyes.

Clarissa went up to her with a smile. “Congratulations, Helen. I wish you and your husband a long and happy life together.”

“Thank you. It’s been a few years, but it seems like you haven’t changed at all.”

Her words were rather cryptic.

Someone next to her chimed in, “Yeah, Helen. Why is Clarissa dressed so plainly? She’s not even wearing makeup. Well, perhaps people from small cities aren’t so open-minded. They probably have low incomes too, so that’s why they don’t spend on such things. But Clarissa, women shouldn’t live so frugally.”

This was an obvious jab at Clarissa.

The person who spoke even looked at Helen, obviously seeking praise from her. “Don’t you agree, Helen? Oh, but you probably can’t relate to small city people with low incomes. I mean, you’ve always been in D City and even married into a wealthy family. Your standard of living surely exceeds ours by a wide margin.”

Helen was very satisfied with what this woman said, glancing at Clarissa with a smug and triumphant smile playing on her lips.

“Don’t make it sound like Clarissa is so miserable! She used to be our campus belle! Even if she doesn’t have money, there will always be people who’d be willing to spend on her. Isn’t that right, Clarissa?”

Clarissa did not show a trace of anger or embarrassment despite being insulted.

She remained impassive, just like how she was in school during those years.