CHAPTER 81: CHAPTER 81: 1001 SYMBOLIZES A LIFELONG TRUE LOVE [PART 2]

Ariel Morris gripped her phone tightly, unable to hide her excitement in her voice, "Can I join, Brother Dawn!"

Dawn Sutherland smiled lightly, "Sure, you’re my sister, I can help with this small favor. Whether you can win over Arlo or not depends on you."

Ariel Morris smiled sweetly, "Thank you, Brother Dawn, you’re simply the best brother in the world!"

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On the other side, Dawn Sutherland hung up the phone, a smile blossoming in his eyes.

Next to him, Nico Haynes gave him a disdainful look, "Second Young Master Sutherland, why are you helping Ariel Morris?"

Dawn Sutherland chuckled gently, feeling joyful, "Third Haynes, being ranked third isn’t just about age, it’s also about---IQ."

"..." Nico Haynes was about to jump in anger when Dawn Sutherland pleasantly added, "Why can’t you think that I’m helping Arlo?"

Nico Haynes snorted, "You’re helping Arlo attract admirers?"

Dawn Sutherland smiled, lowered his gaze and said softly, his voice distant and ethereal, "No, it’s because---Arlo’s icy cold heart has started to melt."

In the evening, Ariel Morris carried a box filled with 1001 paper cranes to the open-air bar, the venue for Arlo Seys’s birthday party.

By the time she arrived, the party was already in full swing, and she searched for Arlo Seys among the crowd.

There’s a kind of person whose aura and looks stand out, conspicuous even in a crowd, and the party’s star today, Arlo Seys, was even more extraordinary than usual with his aloof elegance and unparalleled appearance.

Dressed in a black suit, Arlo Seys exuded a noble grace, effortlessly creating a perfect visual effect of being the lead with an infinite halo.

People kept coming to toast and chat with Arlo Seys. He responded calmly, conversing pleasantly and gracefully, with matchless poise. Ariel Morris held the box, lowered her gaze slightly, with a hint of sadness in her eyes.

"Oh, isn’t this Ariel Morris? One of the duo making waves at Scenic Hill!" a voice filled with heavy sarcasm rang out.

Ariel Morris looked up, seeing three unfamiliar girls standing in front of her, she asked them quizzically, "Do we know each other?"

One of the short-haired girls sneered, "Classmate Morris definitely doesn’t know us, but we know her, who wouldn’t when Classmate Morris is a sensation at the school!"

The short-haired girl’s words were full of sarcasm, which Ariel Morris clearly perceived as hostile.

Before Ariel Morris could speak, a slightly mature-looking girl with wavy hair glanced at her, both her eyes and tone filled with arrogance and disdain, "So this is Ariel Morris!"

Ariel Morris held the box, her gaze calm, her voice indifferent, "Oh? You all know me? Seems like I’m quite famous."

The short-haired girl pulled at the wavy-haired girl’s arm, looked at Ariel Morris with disdain, and said, "Valeria, didn’t I tell you, Ariel Morris is not as good as you, now you’re reassured!"

Valeria? Valeria Johnson? One of the duo at Scenic Hill High School? The one who shares the title with her?

Ariel Morris inspected Valeria Johnson with surprised eyes. A delicate face, stunning brows, perfect figure, yet the arrogance and disdain in her gaze were discomforting and awkward to Ariel Morris.

"I thought any girl daring enough to chase Young Master Seys would be quite impressive, turns out she’s just a fool!"

Valeria Johnson’s words were full of sarcasm, Ariel Morris tightened her grip slightly on the box, and suddenly looked up at her, responding in a steady voice, "I thought one of the duo at Scenic Hill, Miss Valeria Johnson, would be so beautiful, elegant, and charming, but---hah, rumors are really unreliable! Sharing the title with you, I truly feel---insulted!"

"You!" Valeria Johnson glared angrily at Ariel Morris, noticing the box in her arms, her eyes flashed with thought, and she raised her hand to sweep it away...