Chapter 21

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The next morning, Elena, Stefan, Damon, and Estrella gathered in Elena's kitchen. Damon and Stefan recounted the unsettling events from the previous night.

"It was their mother, Esther, who was sealed in that coffin," Elena said, glancing at Estrella’s striking white hair.

"As in the Original Witch?" Stefan asked, his tone incredulous.

Estrella nodded, cautioning them all to be wary of Esther, as she knew the witch couldn't be trusted.

She is puzzled by Esther's desire for peace with Niklaus, as she remembers Esther wanted to harm him.

Damon then reveals that Esther was intended to be a weapon to destroy Klaus, causing Stefan and Elena to shoot him sharp glares, while Estrella looked on in confusion, her brows furrowing.

Before she could ask more, the doorbell rang.

Elena went to answer it, finding no one outside. However, two elegantly addressed envelopes lay on the doormat.

She picked them up, eyeing the neat script: "Elena Gilbert " and "Estrella Salvatore."

Closing the door, she returned to the kitchen and handed Estrella her envelope.

"What is it?" Damon asked.

Elena and Estrella opened their envelopes simultaneously, pulling out ornate cards.

"It's an invitation," Estrella said.

Elena read aloud: "Please join the Mikaelson Family this evening at seven o'clock for dancing, cocktails, and celebration."

"Who the hell are the Mikaelsons?" Stefan asked, confused

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"Who the hell are the Mikaelsons?" Stefan asked, confused.

Estrella replied calmly, "The Original Family."

Damon scoffed. "It's not bad enough they're moving into town; now they want a housewarming gift?"

Elena flipped her card over, noticing additional writing on the back. "Wait, there's a note," she said.

Elena reads. "Elena, I think it's time that we finally meet, Esther." Her eyes flicked to Estrella, who shook her head warily.

Estrella then turned over her own card, and upon seeing the note, her hair turned a bright shade of pink.

Damon snatched the card from her quickly, curiosity getting the better of him.

"Heard about you from my siblings. Save me a dance. Waiting to meet you again, Estella. Much love Kol." Damon read aloud, his voice dripping with disbelief. Stefan grimaced visibly.

Elena teased with a smirk, "So, apparently, he was your past lover."

Damon and Stefan both frowned, clearly displeased, but Estrella just smiled and shook her head lightly, amused.

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