BuzzNovelChapter 245
Before they knew it, finals week had arrived. The festive buzz of the holidays was thickening on the streets, while
groups of students, exams finally behind them, drifted out of the academic buildings in twos and threes.
After months of navigating the cutthroat world of business, walking side by side through campus felt like a rare
moment of calm for Alessia and Cole.
Around them, classmates debated where to go to celebrate, sstill comparing answers, the kind of ordinary
day-to-day scene they'd almost forgotten existed. For Alessia and Cole, it all felt strangely surreal, like coming
back to a world they'd left behind.
“Lessie!” Stella suddenly popped up behind them, Pierce trailing close behind.
“Stella.”
“Cole.” Pierce gave him a quick pat on the shoulder, his greeting brief as always.
Cole smiled at him. “How'd the exams go?”
“At least my parents won't be cutting off my allowance anytsoon,” Pierce replied, grinning.
Sthings never changed-Pierce was still as carefree as ever.
“Are you guys heading home? Want to grab dinner together?” Stella asked.
Alessia and Cole shook their heads in perfect sync. Karen had already called earlier, insisting they cstraight
hfor dinner after exams.
“Next time, | really want to try your mom’s cooking,” Stella said, a touch of envy in her voice.
“Oh, and don’t forget about tomorrow,” Stella added. “I'll cpick you up?”
“Just make sure you bring a car with four wheels this time,” Alessia teased.
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“Wouldn't dream of anything less.”
Cole ruffled Alessia’s hair and the two of them said their goodbyes, heading out through the school gates.
Pierce and Stella watched them walk away, leaning into each other, and both felt a pang they couldn't quite
name. But as friends, there was only so much they could do.
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“At least Cole's got Alessia by his side.” Pierce said quietly.
Stella pressed her lips together. “I should get going, too. See you next semester.”
Pierce waved as she left, then turned to join the friends who'd been waiting for him. “Is it true Queenie Windsor’s
coming back?” someone asked as they walked.
“Yeah,” Alessia replied, her eyes shining with a hint of anticipation. “She’s returning for an exhibition, and she’s
transferring to our class next semester.” The last tAlessia had seen Queenie was over the summer, and now-
just like that-winter break was already upon them.
“That's great. After all, it's our last semester,” Cole said, well aware of the close bond between the three girls.
Alessia nodded. “Mom said she made your favorite crispy pork bites.”
“Then what are we waiting for?”
Alessia laughed. “How many times does that make this month?”
“And there’ll be plenty more in the future,” Cole replied with a grin.
They tucked away their sadness and longing, determined to keep moving forward. Life didn’t stop for heartache;
they were all just trying to becbetter versions of themselves.
They kept walking, memories trailing behind, the past’s regrets still lingering. Maybe that’s what made the
present so precious.
We only get one shot at this life. Because we don’t want any more regrets, we throw ourselves into every
moment, trying to truly live.
The next morning, Stella and Alessia
found themselves waiting at the
airport. The plage WAspacked-men
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“Since when did Queenie get so popular?” Stella asked, eyeing the crowd warily as she and Alessia stuck to a
corner, half afraid the fans would sweep them up.
“Didn't you hear? She was on a reality
show recently—she'’s gorgeous,
insanely talented, and She maRdged
twas by promoting some
traditional culture overseas. Plus,
she’s got that winsome, delicate vibe
going on. No wonder she’s blown up.”
Alessia had seen her share of celebrities. She might not run in those circles, but
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she understood fans better than most-how else could she have trained so many
stars?
Stella nodded thoughtfully, but then her expression shifted. “What if the crowd gets too loud and freaks Queenie
out?”
“Don't worry—the fans are probably
more anxious about that ihanyusEre
Look, theyre al reatygetting
ofgdhized.” Alessia folded her arms,
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Stella followed Alessia’s gaze and, sure enough, spotted a girl with a massive camera and a megaphone rallying
the crowd, barking orders to keep everyone in line.
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