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At Lincoln High, everyone has secrets. But Elara's secret is a person.
To the rest of the world, Elara is the perfect student-quiet, reliable, and perhaps a little too invisible. To Chloe, she's the indispensable best friend who always knows exactly what to say. But behind Elara's supportive smiles lies a meticulously crafted plan to ensure she remains the only person Chloe ever leans on.
Elara doesn't just value Chloe's friendship; she guards it. She works quietly in the background to distance Chloe from "distractions"-the wrong classmates, competitive clubs, and anyone who might come between them. Using a web of secrets and subtle influence, Elara has become the silent architect of Chloe's social life, ensuring that every path leads back to their bond.
But as the school year progresses, the strain of maintaining the facade begins to show. When a curious new student starts questioning the coincidences surrounding Chloe's falling-outs, and Chloe herself begins to notice how narrow her world has become, Elara must decide: How far is she willing to go to maintain the perfect friendship?
In this gripping tale of loyalty and control, the most influential person in a student's life might be the one holding their hand through it all.