Chapter 173 Bloodlines and Lies
A man in a sleek, tailored suit stepped into the Rivers family’s office.
Nathan froze when he saw him. “You’re…”
The man’s voice cut through the air like a blade. “Where’s the child Emilia gave birth to?”
The name Emilia made Nathan’s expression shift sharply.
That icy stare froze him in place.
Cold sweat dripped down his temples as memories from eighteen years ago surged up.
“I can tell you…” Nathan said with difficulty, “…but you have to help me. Help the Rivers family…”
Time passed. It was the first day of the new semester.
Eliza hadn’t spared the Rivers family another thought in days. There was no saving them now.
“Eliza, breakfast.”
“Mmm.”
Yawning, Eliza emerged from her room. “Why so early on the first day of school?”
“Eat.”
Nolan slid a rich, steaming breakfast toward her.
Eliza blinked in surprise at the spread.
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When she had first moved into Nolan’s place, all he knew how to make was instant noodles. Now the home had warmth, comfort–like a real place to live.
She gave a soft sigh and said, “Once classes start, I’ll stay on campus. I don’t want to be a burden.”
Nolan’s hand paused mid–motion.
Eliza went on, “I can stay at the dorms for now. Once I find a new place, I’ll send you the address.”
“I’ve already found one for you,” Nolan said calmly. “It’s being renovated. Few more months.”
“You did?”
Eliza blinked in surprise.
Nolan sat across from her. “It’s close to my place. Easier to keep an eye on you that way.”
“…Alright,” she muttered after a moment of thought.
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Considering what had happened recently, staying nearby wasn’t a bad idea.
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She’d never even gotten to attend college in her past life. She had given that up for Zayden. Naomi had taken her scholarship and gone overseas in her place.
Now, finally, she had a second chance–and it still didn’t feel real.
Claire University’s gates were surrounded by luxury cars.
When Nolan pulled up to drop her off, Eliza stared thoughtfully out the window.
“What’s on your mind?” he asked.
“I should probably get my driver’s license,” she said, watching the parade of students parking.
It seemed like everyone drove–except her.
“You want to learn?”
“Yeah.”
“I’ll teach you when we have time.”
“Deal.”
Nolan smiled slightly, though he said nothing.
Outside the gates, voices buzzed.
“Whose car is that? Isn’t that the Sue family’s emblem?”
“Yeah! That’s the logo of the Sue family–the richest family overseas!”
“What’s the Sue family doing at Claire University?”
“No idea.”
Everyone was whispering excitedly.
The Sue family was legendary–unimaginably wealthy, with four sons, all outstanding in their fields.
Only the youngest, Halbert Sue, was still in school overseas.
So why was one of their cars here?
Eliza followed their line of sight.
The Sue family? The name rang uncomfortably familiar.
Then, the car door opened.
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A girl stepped out.
Eliza’s gaze darkened the moment she saw her face.
Naomi.
She was dressed in a high–end designer dress, heels worth millions, and carried a luxury handbag flanked by security.
“Ms. Cassandra, this way please.”
Even the university president came out to greet her personally.
Naomi strutted in like a queen, soaking in the attention.
Students gawked as she passed.
“Ms. Cassandra?? Since when does the Sue family have a daughter?”
“Exactly! Aren’t there just four sons?”
“You didn’t hear? They found a long–lost daughter. Supposedly the child of the late Mr. Goldbert and his
mistress.”
“What?!”
A wave of gasps followed.
The Sue family had a secret daughter?
“Eliza, did you hear?” someone said nearby. “Rumor is Mr. Goldbert fell for a woman named Emilia during a business trip in Westbrook–love at first sight!”
“Yeah, then Emilia found out he was married with kids overseas and disappeared!”
“My mom told me Emilia died eighteen years ago. The Rivers family disowned her—but turns out she had a kid.”
“Talk about luck! The Rivers family was circling the drain, and now they’ve got the Sue family behind them. Just goes to show, women with connections always land on their feet.”
Eliza’s fists clenched tightly at their words.
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Emilia. Mistress. Child. Sue family.
It was all starting to make sense.
And Naomi–Naomi was now Ms. Cassandra Sue?
The Rivers family had lied her whole life.
And now, they’d traded her away for profit, while parading Naomi as a Sue.
