After some introductions and gift-giving, Eleanor Sterling finally understood why Alaric Faulkner had called her here today.
He wanted to introduce his good friend to her.
He placed her in the position of his girlfriend, wanting to make it impossible for her to escape.
But they were destined to have no future.
Stella Hawthorne and Eleanor Sterling went to the restroom together.
"Eleanor, I heard that Faye Sterling... Is everything okay between you and President Faulkner?"
In Aethelgard, it was only vaguely known that Alaric Faulkner had an illegitimate child. As for the child’s mother, her identity was not well-known. Rumors said she came from a small town in Veridia City.
However, Stella was different. Due to Silas Hawthorne, she knew that Faye Sterling was the mother of Alaric Faulkner’s child.
Now aware that Eleanor Sterling and Alaric Faulkner were together, thinking of Faye Sterling, she couldn’t help but feel worried.
Eleanor Sterling lowered her gaze, her mood turning somber, "We will soon have nothing to do with each other, don’t worry."
The medical school had a rule that if one’s final exam results were excellent, they could request to take extra questions beyond the syllabus.
As long as the results were satisfactory, it was possible to graduate early.
She would perform her best in the first final exam, and once she successfully graduated, she could leave with peace of mind.
Estelle Sterling’s mother graduated first in her class from medical school, and she wouldn’t let him down.
The exams were about a semester away.
Which meant she and Alaric Faulkner had five months left together, and then they would separate.
Stella Hawthorne didn’t think much of it. She assumed Eleanor Sterling was afraid of being looked at differently by her, and immediately voiced her comfort.
"Oh, you don’t have to worry too much. I actually think that if you like someone, you should be together no matter what, just like me and my boyfriend!"
Thinking of Stella Hawthorne’s socially ambitious boyfriend, Eleanor Sterling couldn’t help but laugh.
Her situation was different and not comparable.
"Alright, don’t worry about me, let’s hurry back."
The two returned together, catching a waiter with a tray just as he was about to enter.
Stella immediately stopped him, "Wait."
On the tray were a few colorful drinks from the bar, which looked exceedingly appealing.
Stella had been wanting to drink earlier but was watched by Silas Hawthorne, leaving her no opportunity to do so.
Now, sneaking out with Eleanor Sterling, she was naturally eager.
There were only three drinks on the tray, and she took two, handing one to Eleanor Sterling.
"Eleanor, is this a cocktail? Will you drink with me? My brother has been keeping an eye on me not allowing me to drink."
Eleanor Sterling shook her head with a laugh, "Then you drink. We’ll finish secretly and then go back, your brother will definitely not know."
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Stella lifted the fiery red liquid and drank, downing more than half in one go.
She savored it for a moment and commented, "It’s a bit spicy and a bit sweet."
Moreover, after drinking it, she felt a sweating sensation all over, like a bunch of tiny ants scurrying inside her.
"Eleanor, quickly try, I think it has a sort of sweet aroma."
Eleanor Sterling smiled and took a sip of her own, "It really is both sweet and spicy."
Faye Sterling and Aaron Underwood were worried that after the drinks were sent in, Eleanor Sterling wouldn’t drink them.
Unexpectedly, the two intercepted the waiter at the door and proactively drank the drinks.
It seemed even heaven was helping her.
"Aaron, later I’ll distract the others, and you arrange two ducks for Eleanor Sterling."
Aaron immediately nodded, pulled out his phone, and started making a call.
He had friends working here, so making such an arrangement was easy.
Faye Sterling grew more and more excited, feeling her blood boiling anew.
The alcohol was faintly affecting her, and she swayed slightly, which Aaron Underwood immediately supported her.
"Faye, be careful, are you okay?"
Faye Sterling steadied herself, wanting to push Aaron away, but he was helping her do all these things, and she couldn’t offend him, otherwise, no one would help her.