Chapter 296

When Serena Dawson read the note, she was almost certain—every slip in that draw box said the same thing. "Please, Maria," Chloe Garland smirked, her tone dripping with faux sweetness. Looking at that fake smile, Serena couldn’t help but curse in her head, “What an idiot.” Five years had passed. Did Chloe really think she was still that clueless girl from back then? Without leveling up in every way possible, there’s no way she would have dared to set foot in Westbridge again. Serena walked to the piano with zero hesitation and sat down. Her choice: Beethoven’s classic, "Für Elise." Her eyes lingered on the black and white keys before her fingers floated over them, gently playing the opening chords. The melody rippled through the hall like a soft breeze—clear and lovely. Her fingers moved like they had a mind of their own, dancing nimbly across the keys. Every motion was smooth and graceful. She shut her eyes, letting herself get lost in the gentle, emotional notes. In that moment, all