The Heiress's Second Chance At Vengeance (Eliza) novel Chapter 48

Chapter 48 Just Like Old Times

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Zayden looked down at the metal box in his hands. It was worn and old–clearly something that had been around for years.

If Eliza hadn’t said anything, he never would’ve guessed that she’d collected so many photos of him–let alone stored them so carefully.

“Eliza, actually..”

“We’re already over, right? So one last hug shouldn’t be a big deal

She opened her arms with a faint smile.

Zayden didn’t refuse. He leaned forward and hugged her.

From outside the attic, Naomi–fresh from the bathroom–froze in her tracks the moment she spotted them.

Her expression darkened instantly.

“Zayden!”

Startled by her voice, Zayden released Eliza and turned. “Naomi?”

Naomi stepped into the attic, immediately clinging to Zayden’s arm with a bright, unaffected smile. “What are you two doing up here? Dinner’s ready–we should head down.”

Eliza just shrugged. “I was giving Zayden something, that’s all.”

“What was it? Can I see?”

“No.”

Zayden cut her off without hesitation.

Naomi’s smile faltered for a split second..

Eliza said nothing–but this was all part of her plan.

Zayden didn’t know that the attic faced the upstairs bathroom. Naomi would’ve seen them the second she stepped out.

In her past life, something just like this had happened too. Years after she married Zayden, Naomi had returned from abroad, pulled the exact same move in the same setting.

Now, Eliza was simply returning the favor.

Downstairs, Nathan and Evelyn were chatting enthusiastically with Grace.

The families had always gotten along, but now–since Zayden and Naomi were to be engaged–they were closer than ever.

“I always said it–Zayden and Naomi are perfect for each other,” Evelyn gushed, completely ignoring the fact that Eliza sat right there.

Eliza didn’t react. She kept her head down and quietly ate her food, letting Evelyn’s words wash over her like meaningless.

Let them laugh now.

Next year, when the Holt family goes bankrupt, we’ll see who’s laughing.

The clinking of Eliza’s utensils drew glances her way.

To smooth things over, Grace offered, “Why don’t we do candles first? It’s Naomi’s birthday, after all.”

Everyone gathered around the cake.

Chapter 48 Just Like Old Times

“Can you take a picture for us?” Naomi handed her the phone, smile bright and sweet.

Grace added warmly, “Yes, Eliza–help us take a photo.”

Her fiancé and his ex–fiancée huddled close, and no one seemed to think it was a problem.

Nathan and Evelyn began to frown as well.

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