Chapter 1156


    Chapter 1156


    Jared furrowed his brows, looking somewhat incredulous.


    “Don’t you remember me?”


    His words struck like a lightning bolt.


    Nics emotions shifted from initial surprise to current curiosity


    A man, who bore a striking resemnce to Liam in demeanor and was exceptionally good–looking,


    actually knew Celeste.


    Well, that was interesting.


    He nced at Liam, whose lips were slightly pursed. His expression was calm, but his eyes were


    quietly focused on Celeste.


    His gaze was as sharp as a knife edge, making Celeste feel pressured. She didn’t even dare to look


    back.


    Regardless of the turmoil she felt inside, Celeste maintained a calm exterior and said, “You look


    familiar. Sorry, my memory’s a bit crap. Can you give me a hint?”


    Jarred remained silent


    He scrutinized the woman in front of him.


    She had changed a lot since high school


    Her baby fat was gone, her jawline was more defined, her features more perfect, her contours more


    delicate. She looked nothing like the girl who wore a floral cotton–padded jacket and painted a big floral


    face on the school talent show stage back in the day.


    The only thing that remained the same was her eyes, which were bright and kind, pure and clear,


    unforgettable.


    But he knew what kind of mischiefy beneath those seemingly harmless eyes


    Back then, she used these sparkling eyes to look at him, saying she would transform him into a cute


    little animal, but she pulled a mouse out of his hand.


    Jarred stared at Celeste for a few seconds, chuckled to himself, then looked up and said, “If you don’t


    remember, let’s start over.”


    He extended his hand and said. “Hello, I’m Jarred, a 2015 graduate from The High School of J City.”


    Before Celeste could respond, her best friend Trisha chimed in, The High School of J City? Letti, isn’t


    that your school too? 2015? We graduated the same year!”


    Celeste really wished Trisha would shut up


    Didn’t she see that Liam’s face had changed? Trisha was surprisingly on point right now.


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    Celeste could only force herself to remain calm and continue, “Oh, so we’re schoolmates. Nice to meet


    you”


    She extended her hand, barely touching his fingertips before quickly letting go, “I didn’t know our


    school had such distinguished alumni as yourself.”


    Jarred lightly touched his fingertips, smiling slightly.


    A nearby assistant whispered something in his ear. He nodded, then turned to Celeste and said, “I''ll go


    say hi to Mr. Campbell. I’lle find youter”


    Celeste quickly said, “No need, you go do your thing”


    Jarred didn’t seem to hear. He turned and walked towards the crowd with his assistant


    Celeste breathed a sigh of relief, only to see Liam staring at her nkly


    Her scalp tingled


    Nics immediately asked, “Celeste, is Jarred your high school ssmate?”


    Celeste simply answered, “I guess so.”


    “Guess?” Nics looked doubtful, Jarred is so handsome. How can you not remember him?”


    As soon as Nics finished speaking, he felt Liam’s gaze intensify


    Celeste said awkwardly, “Who had time to notice handsome guys in high school? I was too busy


    studying.”