Chapter 280

Eleanor’s POV: I had ridden in Scarlett’s car countless times since becoming an adult, and I had long grown accustomed to it. Soon, the car entered the city center, and Scarlett instinctively followed the traffic regulations as she drove. Watching her focus on the road, a wave of nostalgia washed over me. Three years had slipped by without us noticing. I still remembered our farewell at the airport—Scarlett, at twenty, declaring with unwavering conviction: “I’ll win Everett over. I’ll make him mine.” Back then, I genuinely thought she was so fierce. Of course I believed my fierce best friend could absolutely win Everett over. But I never imagined… “Scarlett, it’s been three years and you still haven’t won Everett over. So…” My voice trailed off, growing quieter. “Have you ever thought about… going back?” She glanced over at me, her delicate brows arching slightly. “Who said I haven’t won Everett over?” “???” “I only said I don’t have a boyfriend,” she paused, smiling faintly. “I never