Chapter 324

Just as David Davies was about to drive off, his phone pinged. A new friend request on WeChat. He took a glance—Claire Zane. That girl again, always trying to climb the social ladder. Without a second thought, he tapped “decline.” No mercy needed. If she dared to pester him again, he wouldn’t mind pulling some strings to shut her down. He wasn’t the type to entertain drama, especially from someone who happened to be Ella’s classmate. ... Ella spent the whole day spacing out. Every time David came to mind, her cheeks burned like she'd just walked into a furnace. Her close friend noticed the change and reached out to feel her forehead. “No fever.” Ella mumbled, “It’s just hot.” Her friend shot back, “It’s only 26 degrees today. Be real—Ella Richards, are you in love?” Ella and her were tight, so she admitted it in a super soft voice, “Kind of.” Wait—what? For real?! The girl squealed, demanding to see a photo. Ella hesitated a bit, then pulled up the family photo on her phone and pointed