The Heiress's Second Chance At Vengeance (Eliza) novel Chapter 17

Chapter 17 The Cost of Choice

“People like us how many of us really get to choose who we marry?”

Colton’s voter was calm.

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Everyone in their class was born into privilege, second–generation heirs of wealth and power. But with that privilege came

sacrifices.

Like their future marriages.

Still, it wasn’t something they had to worry about just yet.

“It’s fine. Now that you’re in Class Six, if Zayden ever messes with you again, we’ll make sure he regrets it.”

Henry’s firm stance made Eliza’s thanks heartfelt. “Thank you.”

In her previous life, she’d been timid and full of self–doubt, always orbiting around Zayden like he was the center of her world. She hadn’t had a single friend.

Now, for the first time, she understood what it felt like to be chosen and defended by someone who truly cared.

Back in Class One, Naomi was in tears, sobbing like a pitiful flower in the rain.

A few classmates gathered around to comfort her, while the two girls who had been arguing with Naomi earlier were waiting for Zayden to return and take their side.

It wasn’t long before Zayden came back.

Pamela rushed to him first, crying, “Class rep, Eliza was bullying our classmates from Class One! You have to stand up for us!”

“Yeah! She’s totally abusing her power–she needs to be punished! They should just expel her!”

Zayden shot them a cold look.

Both girls froze.

put in Eliza’s lunchbox?”

“What did you two put

Pamela’s face went pale. She couldn’t meet Zayden’s eyes.

“Zayden, it’s my fault, Naomi chimed in quickly. “I saw you and Eliza getting close to Class Six and got upset, so I complained a little, and…”

“So you knew?”

Zayden frowned, eyes turning frosty as he looked at Naomi

That one look made her shiver.

“Eliza may have left Class One, but she was still one of us. How could you treat her like that?”

Naomi’s face fellas Zayden came to Eliza’s defense

Everyone in class looked around in confusion.

Zayden had never cared for Eliza before. In fact, they barely exchanged a single word.

So why was he standing up for her now!

“From now on, no one is allowed to mess with Eliza. If anyone does don’t blame me for turning my back on you

His cold gaze swept over everyone

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Chapter 17 The Cost of Choice

Finally, his eyes landed on Naomi

She felt uneasy and but her lip.

Zayden didn’t say anything else, but the warning was clear.

If Naomi hadn’t been crying earlier, he never would’ve gone after Eliza without hearing both sides

PE class was about to start.

As soon as Eliza came out, Naomi stepped in front of her.

Eliza frowned “Class is about to start. What do you want?”

“Eliza, I’m really sorry about what happened at lunch. I didn’t mean it… You’re not really mad at me, are you?”

Naomi looked up at her nervously, trying to look fragile and remorseful.

Eliza didn’t want to waste time with Naomi. They had a physical fitness exam this afternoon, and she just wanted to get it over wath

“Eliza“”

Naomi blocked her again, hesitating. “Sis, I have one more favor..”

“What is it now?”

Naomi bit her lip, looking embarrassed “I… I’m on my period. My stomach really hurts. The teacher asked me to carry some equipment, and L…”

Naomi nodded quickly.

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