---- Chapter 6 Ihad seen the way Eliza acted when she truly loved someone. In my previous life, she loved Carl so very dearly. Even when he simply made an offhand remark about how good a limited-edition tie clip looked, she would remember it and find a way to get it for him. Yet, when it came to my birthday, she would forget about it, even though I specifically told her on that day itself which restaurant I'd booked for a celebration. Even after that, she would simply brush me off with a curt apology. Instead of answering Eliza's questions, I said, "Be it in terms of looks or social standing, Carl makes a good match for you. He can even be of help to your family's business in the future, so what more do you want?" Eliza looked even more hurt and indignant. "But I don't like him! I wanted to try and accept marrying him just for our families' mutual gain, but I realize now that I can't do it. You're the one I like. Why aren't you jealous at all? How are you able to remain so calm? ---- It was because I no longer liked her, of course. This time around, without being tied to her, I was free to roam the world for myself. I realized her love was far too flippant and meaningless. It wasn't worth sacrificing everything for. Eliza continued, ''We agreed to attend college in Northcrest together. You can't cast me aside. I won't ever speak rashly out of anger anymore..." Seeing the tears clinging to her eyes, I gently wiped them away and said softly, "Alright." Eliza broke into a smile and hugged me. Just then, a car screeched to a stop beside us. I saw Carl disembarking with a woman's jacket in one arm. He looked at us and called out, "Lizzie?" Eliza stiffened at once and quickly pulled away from me. "What are you doing here?" Smiling, Carl approached us and draped the jacket ---- over her shoulders, saying, ''I noticed you left ina hurry just now. I was worried you'd catch a cold, soI tracked you down." He carried himself with confidence as he deftly put some distance between Eliza and me. When I saw the way he acted, I couldn't resist marveling at how skilled he was. It was no wonder she fell so madly in love with him. Even when he was jealous and dealing with a romantic rival, he did it with such subtlety. It was nothing like what I used to do, which was throwing a tantrum and kicking up a fuss over nothing. Ialso spotted the way Eliza smiled at him. There was no trace of annoyance or resentment in her eyes. I knew this was how she would slowly fall in love with Carl. Before the SAT results came out, Eliza kept coming by to see me. There was quite a distance between our In the latest episode of ReelTalk, titled "Queen Bee Meets Queen Bee," the infamous Daniela Couso reunites with Sarah Moliski for a buzzworthy discussion. Dive into the world of these legendary villains as they unveil the realities behind their captivating personas. Exploring themes of power, rivalry, and intrigue, this ongoing romance series delves deep into the complexities of characters like Daniela and Sarah. Witness the clash of two formidable personalities as they navigate love, ambition, and deception in a world where nothing is as it seems. What sets this narrative apart is its intricate character dynamics and the magnetic pull between its leading ladies. Experience the allure of forbidden desires and hidden agendas in a story that promises twists at every turn. Ready to uncover the secrets that bind these queens together? Available to read at CrushReel for those eager to unravel the mysteries within.