The Heiress's Second Chance At Vengeance (Eliza) novel Chapter 8

Chapter 8 Zayden’s Clean Freak Tendencies.

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As the dismissal bell rang that evening. Naomi had already tidied her desk. She turned to Zayden with a sweet voice. “Zayden, can you walk me home!”

“No, I’ve got something tonight”

Zayden stood up. His cold tone caught Naomi off guard.

He used to always walk her home first before heading back himself.

lihat changed today?

She watched as Zayden walked straight over to Eliza’s desk.

Eliza hadn’t even finished packing up before Zayden grabbed her by the arm and pulled her up.

“I’m not done packing. What’s the rush” she said, annoyed.

Zayden frowned at her tone.

In the past, if Eliza knew she was going to meet his mother, she would’ve had everything packed before the bell even rang

Not far away, Naomi’s expression briefly soured at the sight, but she quickly adjusted it and walked toward them with a smile.

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“Eliza, are you going on a date with Zayden later! Can I tag along?” Naomi blinked up at them with wide, innocent eyes. “Mom and Dad are still at work. It’s boring going home alone.”

Zayden looked at her, intending to decline, but before he could. Eliza replied cheerfully, “Sounds good. Let’s go together.”

“Thanks!” Naomi happily linked arms with Eliza.

Then, as if it were the most natural thing, she reached out and grabbed Zayden’s hand too. “Zayden, you wouldn’t really forget me just because you’re with my sister, right? You wouldn’t even walk me home earlier,”

Her tone wasn’t sisterly at all–it was more like a girlfriend pouting at her boyfriend.

Zayden was silent for a moment before saying. “My mom wants to see Eliza. It’s not really a good time for you to come.

“Why not! I haven’t seen Aunt Grace in ages.

Eliza’s expression remained neutral.

Site new Grace actually preferred Naomi. But because Eliza was the eldest daughter, their two families had arranged her engagement to Zayden early on.

Naomi was too impressive. Grace had always feared that marrying her into the Holt family would be a waste of her potential

In their eyes, Naomi deserved a more dazzling future–not a life spent playing housewife to the Holt family heir

On the ride over, Eliza didn’t say a word.

This was the first time Zayden had ever used the Holt family’s car to take her to see Grace.

Zayden had always been a clean freak–he never let outsiders in the family car. Naomi had always been the one exception

He probably let Eliza ride today because Naomi was with them.

I was already 7:00 pm when they arrived.

The Holt family garage was huge, but Naomi confidently led the way to the elevator, clearly familiar with the place

She’d been here many times.

By contrast, in her past life. Eliza had only been to the Holt residence twice–and only because Grace had specifically asked for her.

Chapter 8 Zayden’s Clean Freak Tendencies

Thinking of the difference made Eliza want to laugh.

She’d spent so long groveling, belicans that being humble and obedient would earn love

But she’d learned the hard way: the more obedient you are, the easier you are to manipulate–and to hurt.

“This way, Eliza,” Naomi called out with a flourish, like she was showing off.

She acted like Eliza had never been here before–as if she were Zayden’s fiancée, and Eliza was just a guest.

The Holt estate was much larger than the Rivers:

This polished image wouldn’t last long.

“Eliza, this way.”

But just one look told Eliza these were all Naomi’s favorite dishes

“Naomi’s here too? Come, have a seat, Grace greeted warmly.

Grace loved compliments about her jewelry, and Naomi had her absolutely glowing

Meanwhile, Eliza stood quietly off to the side, clearly uninvited.

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