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Chapter 401

The host was clearly more interested in Finnegan and asked, "So, Uncle Finn, have you considered finding a girlfriend?"Finnegan frowned slightly. He didn't want to remain the center of attention and gossip. His gaze swept past the audience and landed precisely on Elara. He saw her lips curve into a warm smile, as if she took pride in his popularity. "Yes, I have."Finnegan answered stiffly, his expression serious, as if delivering a formal report.The mothers in the audience immediately grew excited, many already mentally scanning through eligible unmarried women they knew, eager to introduce them to Finnegan.A flicker of surprise passed through Elara's eyes. Finnegan actually wanted a girlfriend? That was truly unexpected.The next second, Lesley tightly wrapped an arm around Elara's while her gaze toward Finnegan was full of wariness."What's wrong?" Elara asked, somewhat puzzled."I'm protecting our little moon!"Elara chuckled, assuming Lesley had noticed the eager in
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Chapter 402

Rosalie's face twisted with fury. "I did no such thing! What apology letter? There was never any such arrangement!"Merida Jones! You've gone too far!" She glared in Elara's direction, stepping forward as if to confront her.Just then, Xavier pulled out his phone, opened an app, and tapped a button.Suddenly, the control screen at the event console switched to a music player interface, and a rousing march blared through the speakers. The children in the audience instinctively began clapping along to the rhythm.The entire auditorium erupted in lively energy as an AI voice announced through the sound system, "Let's give a warm welcome to Rosalie Fisher! Ms. Fisher, please come up to the stage!"Elara burst into laughter and gently ruffled Xavier's hair."Xav, good job!"Now, with all eyes on her, Rosalie had no choice—if she refused to apologize, there would be no graceful way out.Praise from Elara made Xavier turn to her, his bright eyes shimmering like a sky full of stars. He
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Chapter 403

"Apologize to Merida!""Ms. Fisher, you promised! You can't go back on your word!"The children surrounded Rosalie, their voices overlapping as they confronted her. Her stiff expression began to crack under the pressure. Nearby, even the parents raised their phones to record the scene."What did this Fisher woman do to make class 1B's kids block her like this?" someone murmured."You told Merida that if she won the grand prize, you'd let Paisley have snacks with us. Are you breaking that promise too?" one child asked.Paisley stared at Rosalie with red-rimmed eyes. This was an opportunity Elara and Merida had fought hard to secure for her—yet her mother refused to honor it."Daddy..."Clutching Harold's pant leg, Paisley called out softly, hoping for even a shred of his sympathy.Harold frowned in confusion. "What snacks?"Rosalie's face darkened with irritation."Elara made a bet with me—if Merida won first place, not only would I have to apologize publicly, but... They're f
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Chapter 404

The moment Harold spotted Harvey, he froze like a mouse cornered by a cat."Rosalie! Get over here now," he hissed under his breath.Rosalie had already reached the exit when she turned to call for Harold—only to find Harvey looming over him. Harold frantically widened his eyes at her, jerking his chin toward Harvey.Rosalie pressed her lips into a thin line but had no choice but to walk back.Meanwhile, Harvey stood like a walking freezer, his chilling aura radiating outward. "Go up there and apologize to Elara.""Harvey, how could you…" Rosalie's face twisted in disbelief.Harvey and Elara were already divorced—why was he still taking her side?"I'm your cousin!" she protested."Tch."Lesley, still seated with her arms crossed, raised an eyebrow and let out a derisive click of her tongue.She glanced at Theodore and nudged him. "The ex-husband's playing hero. Aren't you going to do something?"Theodore remained relaxed, his gaze never leaving Elara. "This is Elara's battle
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Chapter 405

The audience below watched Elara and Merida with rapt attention, eager to learn what Rosalie had done.Harvey stood frozen in place with Beau in his arms. Though barely 30 feet separated him from Elara, an impassable chasm seemed to stretch between them—one he suddenly realized he couldn't bridge.How did this happen?The absurdity of his own thoughts struck him. For years, he'd been the unattainable one, looking down from heights Elara could never reach as she struggled to get closer to him.Shouldn't she have fallen into ruin after their divorce? How had she somehow become this radiant?Stage lights illuminated Elara, yet the glow seemed to emanate from within her. Her complexion resembled polished crystal, and her features were like a masterful painting with lips the color of mountain cherries.For the first time, Harvey truly studied her face—as if seeing her clearly for the very first time."Daddy, aren't you going to help?" Beau's voice snapped him back."What... could I
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Chapter 406

Merida's gaze traveled over the audience and landed on Paisley, who stood timidly beside Harold.A sudden warmth flooded Merida's chest, and she instinctively understood why Elara had negotiated for Paisley's sake when accepting Rosalie's bet.Now that she'd found the courage to stand on stage and expose Rosalie, her mother also wanted her—just five years old—to speak up against the injustices she'd witnessed."Ever since I met Paisley, I knew she was vegan. She's not allowed to eat meat, or even drink milk and eggs. She can't share school lunches or snacks with us, and she's always hungry—her tummy growls all the time."I don't want to see Paisley faint for no reason anymore. I want Ms. Fisher to honor our bet and let Paisley eat proper school meals and snacks with us."If Ms. Fisher won't keep her promise—""Then we'll hate you!" a child shouted from the audience.Others quickly joined in. "You're a liar! We don't want you at school anymore!""Ms. Fisher shouldn't be PTA pres
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Chapter 407

Suddenly, a powerful grip seized Rosalie's arm and yanked her backward."Ack!" Rosalie shrieked in outrage, whirling around to find Harold restraining her."Enough! Do you realize what you're doing? Haven't you humiliated us enough?" Harold roared.Being shouted at only stoked Rosalie's fury. "How dare you take their side?"Her face twisted grotesquely as Harold hissed, "Stop embarrassing us! If you actually hit Merida, not only will the Fishers make your life hell—Paisley and I will suffer too!"While Rosalie raged, Harold remained clear-headed. Seeing Harvey intervene for Elara's sake confirmed what he already knew—even divorced, Elara wasn't someone Rosalie could trample on.Harold understood Rosalie's burning desire to crush Elara beneath her heel. Like a wild animal invading a manicured garden, the owners would naturally expel the intruder.For seven years, Rosalie's obsession with overpowering Elara had festered. But Harold recognized this public meltdown as disastrous. If
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Chapter 408

Merida pulled an orange candy from her pocket, her voice tinged with disappointment. "I thought if I won the grand prize, Ms. Fisher would finally let Paisley have orange candy."Elara gently encouraged her daughter, "You know, there are other ways to get Paisley that candy."Merida lifted her small face. "Mommy, can I go talk to him?"Elara nodded. "You're not enemies."Merida walked toward Harvey and opened her palm, revealing a single orange candy. She stretched her arm up toward him.Harvey's chest tightened, a ripple of emotion crossing his usually impassive eyes as he asked, "For me?"Merida said formally, "Mr. Harvey, could you please give this to Paisley?"The light in Harvey's eyes dimmed momentarily. But the fact that his daughter had come to him—that she trusted him with this small mission—made him nod solemnly.He took the candy from her palm. "I'll make sure Paisley gets it."Merida dropped her hands to her sides and gave Harvey a polite bow. "Thank you, Mr. Harve
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Chapter 409

Tilly's long, dark eyelashes fluttered, dampened by tears until they glistened wetly.Her voice came out soft and hesitant. "Are you going in?"Elara shook her head. "Let Merida handle her own things. Besides, Shirley's helping her."They then walked out of the dressing room area together.Tilly paused mid-step as she watched Elara's retreating figure, then summoned her courage to say, "I truly do envy you."Elara turned to face her.Tilly's gentle eyes shimmered with unshed tears. "You were always a genius—just a diamond buried in the rough. Even after leaving the Fishers, you've thrived!"Without the Mrs. Fisher title, you're still Joss Tech's VP, and Mr. Snapp's girlfriend… But most women have nothing when they leave their husbands' families!"When speaking of Elara's achievements, a faint smile touched Tilly's lips. Her gaze remained tender, as if acknowledging that Elara's future represented heights she herself could never reach.Elara and Tilly weren't close friends. Two
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Chapter 410

However, after today's auditorium incident, Darcie would be the laughingstock of the faculty for years.That was why receiving her termination notice actually brought relief. Continuing to teach here would mean enduring daily scorn from colleagues.Yet being forced out still rankled.Darcie's gaze sliced toward Tilly. "Tilly Greene! Since I might never see you again, I'll finally say what's been festering in me for years!"I hate you!"Her fists clenched, jaw muscles bulging as she ground her teeth.Tilly's face showed genuine confusion—she'd sensed Darcie's hostility since their first meeting, but never understood why. Now Darcie's roar explained everything."If you chose pregnancy before 20, why did you have to compete in the Hundred Flowers Cup? Why sweep every national classical dance award?"The dancers you defeated weren't untalented—just awardless. They got stuck in minor roles because you took all the glory!"Do you know how many careers your lovesick choices ruined? H
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