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In the physics classroom, Yvette settled into her seat.
She rested her chin on her right hand while holding a pen with her left. Her fingers were slender and graceful, Bathed in sunlight, her profile was exquisite and flawless. The boys in the classroom couldn’t help but steal glances at her.
courage,
Sitting not far from Yvette Bonnie had been mentally preparing herself for quite some time. Finally, gathering her she spoke up. “Hi, I’m Bonnie Sanders, the representative of the physics department. I live in the dorm right next to yours, so if you have any questions, feel free to ask me.”
Yvette turned her head to look at the blushing girl and found her quite adorable. “Hi there, Bonnie.”
Bonnie’s face turned even more red. She hadn’t expected Yvette to be so warm towards her. T… um, Mr. Sunderland left you some basic physics questions,” she stammered.
Yvette casually scribbled a few notes on her paper. Then, as she noticed the test paper in her drawer, she tossed it into another desk drawer without a second thought. Turning to Bonine, she flashed a smile. “Bonnie, did you see the test paper?”
Bonnie was puzzled by Yvette’s actions. She blinked her bright, sparkling eyes at Yvette in astonishment. Yvette chuckled. softly at her reaction, leaving Bonnie momentarily speechless. It struck her just how beautiful Yvette looked when she smiled.
Yesterday, Bonnie had thought Yvette was cool and aloof, but today she discovered that Yvette could also be gentle.
I didn’t see it,” Bonnie blurted out without thinking. As soon as the words left her lips, she regretted it, feeling that Yvette’s charm had clouded her judgment.
Yvette nodded in satisfaction and then lazily rested her head on the desk, drifting off to sleep. Bonnie sat still beside Yvette, wanting to let her sleep peacefully
When Victor arrived at the campus, he noticed that the usual crowd that surrounded him was keeping their distance. Despite Victor’s arrogance, he couldn’t just beat everyone up. Only a few of his minions still followed him because their families rely on the Carter family’s business.
Victor asked them what was going on, but they stammered and suggested he check the forum.
Back in his dorm, Victor opened the internal forum and quickly discovered that what had happened on the basketball court had spread throughout Argrol University. Just as he was looking for Yvette to vent his frustration, Simon Sanders, the president of Argrol University, called him over.
Once in the office, Victor was met with an earful from Simon. Unlike most university presidents, Simon not only held a high place in the education sector but also had powerful connections with Betrico. No matter how cocky Victor was, he had to listen obediently to Simon.
When Victor finally left Simon’s office, he felt an even deeper hatred for Yvette. At that moment, he wished for nothing more than to see Yvette utterly destroyed.
Yvette slept through the entire class. When she finally woke up, most of the students had left, and only Bonnie, who was sitting attentively as she focused on her physics paper, remained
Yvette stretched lazily, unintentionally revealing part of her waistline. Upon seeing Yvette’s fair skin, Bonnie, who had already regained her composure, blushed once more.
“Bon, why are you still here? Yvette asked.
Bonnie was momentarily taken aback, her face turning even redder. She hadn’t expected Yvette to call her “Bon,” which
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made her feel both shy and elated. She shouldered her bag and dished out of the classroom.
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Yene chuckled before standing up to leave the physics classroom. Just as she stepped out the door, she nearly bumped into John, who was holding some papers.
“Wette, where are you headed?” John asked.
Yvette casually nodded, her tone lazy from just waking up. The library
“Do you want me to show you the way? You are new here, so I guess you don’t know where the library is. Wait for me to drop my stuff off, and we can go together, John offered.
Yvette waved her hand dismissively. She just wanted some peace in the library without any company. “No, it’s fine. I’ll
myself.
John looked a bit disappointed. “Alright then, suit yourself
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Once Yvette had walked away, John reluctantly headed off to the office, still clutching the papers..
Yvette arrived at the Argrol University library. The shelves were filled with an array of books, including some rare volumes that were hardly found in stores. At Argrol University, students had the freedom to read all the books in the library.
She walked over to the language section, pulled out a few storybooks in Frixyia and German, and then grabbed a couple of comics from the comic section. Finding a quiet corner, she settled down, crossed her legs, and immersed herself in reading.
At lunchtime, the library was relatively empty, as most students opted to eat in the cafeteria or take a nap back at their dorms. Only a few people were reading.
“Frixyia, German, English, and comics. You have quite the variety Jeremiah suddenly appeared beside Yvette.
Yvette looked up, a hint of annoyance crossing her stunning features at being interrupted. “What’s up?”
Jeremiah awkwardly scratched his nose, while Andrew, standing nearby, widened his eyes. More surprising than Jeremiah’s attempt at flirting was Yvette’s icy demeanor. Yvette was the first person Andrew had seen who dared to be so indifferent to Jeremiah, yet Jeremiah wore a smile, undeterred.
Andrew glanced between the impatient Yvette and the doting Jeremiah, thinking he had stumbled upon a huge secret. It seemed that this wasn’t their first encounter.
As he looked more closely at Yvette, a sense of familiarity washed over him. He felt he had seen her before, but he couldn’t place where.
“Just want to say hi. By the way, the pill from that night is great! Jeremiah remarked, grinning.
Yvette shot him a glance, recognizing him as the man from that night in the alley. She then noticed his name tag that read “Librarian” and returned her focus to the comic book, completely ignoring Jeremiah. To her, the comic was far more interesting.
Jeremiah, however, wasn’t offended by being ignored. He casually grabbed a book from the nearest shelf and sat down opposite Yvette, flipping through it as if nothing had happened.
Andrew wasn’t sure what was going on, but he decided to go with the flow and sat down next to Jeremiah. Lacking the mood to read, he took out his phone and began posting in a group chat titled ‘A Man Should Suffer, but Not His Car
[Guess what just happened?]
Big news, come check it out.
[30 thousand dollars for the gossip.]
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[Hey, trust me, 30 thousand dollars won’t lead you astray.]
Three minutes passed with no messages in the chat. As soon as money was mentioned, everyone went silent Andrew gritted his teeth, getting ready to drop a bombshell.
Want to hear some gossip about Jeremiah? You have three minutes.]
The chat, which had been silent just moments before, exploded with messages.
Whose gossip! Andy, if you’re lying, you’re dead meat!]
Yeah. Spill the teal The money has been transferred.)
Is it really Jeremiah’s gossip?
[I don’t believe it.]
Within less than three minutes, Andrew received notification of million dollars. He felt like he had stumbled upon a golden opportunity for wealth.
Andrew: [Everyone, please hold on. Let me tell you the details.]
[Stop teasing. Didn’t you go to Seacrity with Jeremiah? What gossip could there be?]
[Don’t fool us, or when you get back to Betrico, we’ll teach you a lesson.]
Andrew: Jeremiah had his eye on a girl in Seacrity and said hi, but she completely ignored him.]
The chat fell into silence for a full minute. Andrew scratched his head, perplexed about what was happening.
[Andrew has been hacked, someone call him and check it out!]
[It’s possible. Who’s going to call him?
[Let me call him.]
Just as Andrew was about to type a reply, his phone rang. Stunned, he answered the call with a simple “Hello, but the other person hung up immediately. When he looked back at the chat, he was greeted by a flood of new messages.
II just called him. It’s indeed Andrew himself)
[Oh my, so the news is true!]
[Jeremiah got rejected while flirting?]
(Which girl could turn down Jeremiah?
I don’t believe it. My idol could never be rejected! Andrew, just admit that you’re making up things!]
Andrew: [What did I do wrong?]
Within hours, the high society of Betrico was buzzing with the news that Jeremiah had been mercilessly rejected while firting with a girl in Seacrity.
Two hours later, Yvette flipped to the last page of her final book
Andrew was speechless; it was the first time he’d seen someone lip pages so quickly while reading. He doubted whether Yvette could even absorb the content in such a manner. However, Jeremiah didn’t seem to find anything odd about it. Andrew felt as though he was in an entirely different world from the two of them.
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“Can Lask a question?” Andrew said,
“No,” Wette and Jeremiah answered in unison.
Andrew awkwardly scratched his head, amazed at their uncanny synchronization.
“Do you like milkshakes?” Jeremiah asked, his voice low and smooth. Andrew wondered if he was trying to flirt with Yvette.
Yvette propped her chin up, narrowing her eyes slightly. “So, you’re that creep?”
Jeremiah cleared his throat to mask his embarrassment, then quickly said, “No.”
Andrew was curious. Milkshakes? Creep? What are they talking about?
Yvette clearly didn’t buy it, but she chose not to retort. Seeing her reaction, Jeremiah suggested, “How about I treat you to
steak?”
Yvette stared at him silently for a moment. “And three milkshakes,” she said, her expression as frosty as ever.
Andrew was stunned when Jeremiah made the suggestion. He had tried numerous times to invite Jeremiah he had always declined. Yet here he was, cagerly extending an invitation to a girl he had just met.
Deal” Jeremiah replied promptly, clearly pleased with Yvette’s appetite.
out for steak, but
The three went to a steakhouse. Yvette ordered ten steaks, along with foie gras, caviar, sausages, asparagus… a total of over forty dishes, which filled the entire table.
Andrew poked at the steak on his plate, stunned by the amount of food Yvette had ordered. The girls he usually dined with had small appetites, often claiming they were full after just a few bites. This was the first time he had encountered a girl like Yvette, who had such a hearty appetite.
Yvette leisurely enjoyed her steak, with three milkshakes beside her. Sitting to her left was Jeremiah, and across from her was Andrew. The two guys were both handsome, but Yvette only paid attention to the steak.
“Wow, those two guys are so handsome.
“Yeah. I wish I could get their phone numbers.
“Forget it; the girl sitting next to them is so pretty; they probably wouldn’t be interested in you”
That’s true; let’s go!
The young girls in the steakhouse were secretly eyeing Jeremiah and Andrew. Some wanted to approach and ask for their contact information, but they hesitated because Jeremiah and Yvette looked like bigshots.
Tm Jeremiah Chavez, a librarian, Jeremiah introduced himself.
“Yvette Zeller, a freshman in the physics department, Yvette replied.
-Andrew felt a bit awkward; he thought their introductions were far too brief.
After Yvette finished one steak, Jeremiah handed her another plate without hesitation. Andrew realized that today had been the most shocking day of his twenty years of life. It was the first me he had seen Jeremiah serving someone their meal and enjoying it so much. He didn’t even want to watch anymore.
Yvette focused on her meal, while Jeremiah remained silent. This atmosphere made Andrew feel uncomfortable.
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“Ms. Zeller, may I ask how you two know each other?” Andrew couldn’t help but ask.
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Yvette slowly finished her last bite of meat. Jeremiah handed her a napkin, which she casually took to wipe her mouth, showing no sign of hesitation.
Andrew was already used to things like this. Today had presented enough surprises for him.
Yvette seemed to be in a good mood, her earlier irritability having subsided significantly, so her tone was relatively mild. “Oh, we just met.”
After saying that, she stood up to leave but paused, turning back to pull a piece of candy from her pocket and throw it to Jeremiah.
Jeremiah picked up the candy Yvette threw on the table, gently rubbing it between his fingers, and then looked smile in his eyes. “Same as that night?”
up
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Ivette paused for a moment, her gaze slightly dreamy, her tone flat. “Not quite; this is to thank you for the steaks.” Then she added quietly. “This can be life-saving
Andrew thought to himself that this girl was quite the exaggerator; he didn’t believe a piece of candy could save anyone’s
life.
Simon sat in the Principal’s office at Argrol University. He was already aware of what had happened on the basketball court yesterday and had issued a serious warning to Victor.
He even called Claude, instructed him to make Victor behave, if there was a next time, Simon would not tolerate Victor’s behavior any longer.
Simon held a low opinion of Claude, and Claude felt similarly about him. Their disdain for each other had roots that stretched back over twenty years. When Simon had just become the president of Argrol University, Claude and the Carter family had not missed a chance to undermine him.
Their relationship could be described as one of complete avoidance. If it weren’t for Victor’s outrageous behavior this time, Simon would not have reached out to Claude,
This incident further convinced Simon that Yvette must know the one codenamed S. Getting the Carter family to back down was not an easy task, and given Simon’s knowledge of Claide, he suspected there was more to the story.
Simon was also troubled by another matter: the genius in physics, S, was nowhere to be found. He hadn’t received any
emails from S either.
James called to inform him that higher-ups would send someone to assist in locating S and urged him to cooperate as much as possible. However, nearly half a month had passed, yet no one had reached out to him.
If it weren’t for James’s personal phone call, Simon would have thought this might all be a hoax,
On the phone, James had been somewhat hesitant, only hinting that Simon should be careful not to offend this person. But now, that person had yet to show up. Simon could only sigh heavily in the Principal’s office.
Meanwhile, after finishing her steaks, Yvette returned to the physics classroom and just happened to see a group of people arguing at the door.
“Wanna fight?” she asked. For some reason, even though the crowd had been quite loud earlier, as soon as Yvette spoke, they
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eve turned around to see Yvette leaning lazily against the wall, her mouth curled in a smirk, her delicate and cool face hsting a host of mischief, one leg slightly bent.
Wananchi she asked again. The crowd seemed to awaken from a dream.
The gestigator was Sharon Sullivan, Winona’s close friend, who had specifically come to the physics department to get revenge for Winona.
Brushed up to Yvette, speaking nervously, “Ms. Gorgeous, you should leave quickly. Sharon is here to cause trouble. To you. She is Winona’s best friend.”
Rome and the other physics students surrounded Yvette as if protecting a chick from a hawk. Sharon strode over with an air of superiority, followed by several intimidating-looking girls
We are civilized people, unlike you, bumpkin. I’m here to challenge you. In three days, there will be a Frixyia speech. tition in the auditorium: if you’re capable, come and compete, Sharon declared.
The physics students were indignant, voicing their condemnation of Sharon’s shamelessness. Sharon ignored the others and fixed her gaze on Yvette, her contempt barely concealed in her eyes.
What’s wrong? Are you too scared? If you are, just admit defeat and go apologize to Winona!” Sharon said.
this being
Seeing Yvette’s puzzled expression. Bonnie quickly lowered her voice and said, “Ms. Gorgeous, don’t agree to this. It’s a tradion at Argrol University for different departments to invite each other for friendly competitions. Sharon shameless she wants to compete with you in Frixyia. She’s one of the top three students in the Frixyia department, and she’s clearly trying to bully you
After being to Bonnie’s explanation and glancing at the confident Sharon, Yvette’s expression remained calm as she curled helps into a slightly mischievous smile. “Challenge accepted”
Sharon smirked. She was eager to defeat Yvette. The physics students felt a wave of concern, believing that Yvette was destined to lose and not understanding why she would agree to such a challenge.
After genting Yvette’s response, Sharon marched off with her group.
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After Sharon and her group left, the physics students went anxious. They couldn’t understand why Yvette would accept Sharon’s unreasonable challenge, it seemed like a self-inflicted humiliation.
Ever since Winona spread the news yesterday, students at Argrol University had already learned that Yvette was the daughter brought back from the countryside by the Chambers family. Although she managed to force Victor to apologize, it didn’t mean she could speak Frixyia.
With the level of education in the countryside, it was impossible for her to have learned the language. This was a gamble she was bound to lose.
Bonnie followed behind Yvette, lost in her thoughts. After making up her mind, Bonnie firmly said to Yvette, “Ms. Gorgeous, how about I take your place! I know a little Frixyia, and even if I can’t win, I can at least argue with her.”
Yvette smiled slightly, a mischievous glint in her eyes “No need I know a little Frixyia, too”
Upon hearing Yvette’s words. Bonnie nodded. “Oh, you know a little Frixyia. Wait a minute, Ms. Gorgeous. What did you just say? You can speak Frixyia?”
With one hand in her pocket, Yvette gently flicked Bonnie’s forehead. “Yes.”
When Bonnie heard Yvette say that, her worries inexplicably disappeared. She just blindly trusted Yvette; if Yvette said she knew Frixyia, Bonnie believed her.
Oh, then Ms. Gorgeous, do you need to review? Do you need any books? I can go find some for you, Bonnie asked.
Yvette shook her head, her voice slightly hoarse. No, and please don’t call me Ms. Gorgeous
Bonnie obediently nodded and thought seriously for a moment. How about I call you Yve?”
Realizing that if she didn’t agree, Bonnie would continue calling her Ms. Gorgeous, Yvette nodded in acceptance. Bonnie smiled, feeling happy that Yvette accepted the nickname..
In less than half a day, the news that Yvette from the Physics department and Sharon from the Frixyia department would compete in a Frixyia speech contest in the auditorium three days later spread throughout Argrol University.
As Winona and Victor passed by the campus bulletin board, they noticed a poster for the upcoming speech contest: [Sharon from the Frixyia department had challenged Yvette, a freshman from the Physics department. Who would win? The results would be known in three days.]
Winona was somewhat gloating. “Victor, I really don’t understand what Yvette is thinking. Why does she insist on competing with Sharon in Frixyia? Sharon is one of the top students in the Frixyia department. She even won a second place in last year’s citywide Frixyia competition. Yvette is going to be humiliated. I’m really worried about her.”
Victor despised Yvette and was eager to see her embarrassed. He snorted disdainfully. “She just came back from the countryside and hasn’t seen much of the world. She dares to accept any challenge, really courting disaster.
Winona smiled gently. “Let’s go watch the competition between Yvette and Sharon. That way, if Yvette loses, I can comfort her.
Victor looked at the angelic Winona and marveled at her kindness. In a doting tone, he said, “If you want to go, I’ll go with
you
After they left, Jeremiah and Andrew also passed by the bulletin board.
Jeremiah, dressed in black casual wear, walked with long strides, his eyes full of seriousness and his expression aloof, making him seem unapproachable. Andrew, on the other hand, was all smiles, eager to greet every pretty girl that passed by
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Jeremiah, tell me, how do you know that girl from today? She looks so familiar. Andrew asked.
Jeremiah ignored him. Unwilling to give up, Andrew pressed on Jeremiah glanced at him and narrowed his beautiful eyes. “Is my gossip worth 1 million dollars?
Andrew immediately fell silent. He had forgotten that Jeremiah was also in the group chat because Jeremiah never participated in it.
1 really shouldn’t do things against my conscience, Andrew thought. But he still said smilingly, Jeremiah, I just wanted to share the news with everyone. Everyone is very concerned about you.”
“Take that I million dollars and donate it, Jeremiah said.
Andrew was reluctant. Indeed, ill-gotten gains are not meant to be kept. The money had just arrived and was gone already. “Alright, I’ll do as you say. Jeremiah,” Andrew said.
The Chambers family was having dinner. While eating, Zachary asked about how Yvette was doing. This annoyed Winona, so she casually mentioned the upcoming competition between Sharon and Yvette
“Yvette is taking part in a Frixyia competition?” Zachary asked.
Winona nodded innocently. “Yes, Yvette accepted the challenge, and now the whole campus knows about it. In three days, there should be a lot of people watching the competition!”
Zachary was upset. He couldn’t understand why Yvette would choose to compete in Frixyia with a top student from the Frixia department, thinking it would be an embarrassing spectacle.
Ignoring Zachary’s pale expression, Winona continued, “Dad, why don’t you and Mom come too and cheer for Yvette?”
Zachary threw down his fork. “No way. It’s bad.enough she’s embarrassing herself; we can’t join her in that. No one is going. understand?”
Of course, Winona wasn’t about to miss the chance to see Yvette humiliated. Pretending to be conflicted, she said, “Dad, Victor is going too. We planned this together. Yvette already made the Carter family upset a few days ago, and if I back our
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Zachary’s tone softened. “Alright, you can go. Just don’t upset Victor over this
Winona nodded happily. Zachary thought for a moment and added, “If Yvette needs any help, do your best to assist her.” Winona gripped her fork tightly upon hearing this. “Don’t worry, Dad. I will.”
Nellie had been in a good mood lately. Zachary was spending more time at home, and the private investigator she hired reported that Zachary had significantly reduced his visits to his female secretary. Nellie had been focusing all her attention on Zachary and had no time to target Yvette,
Besides, with Yvette living on campus, she had no opportunity to deal with her. For now, she was solely focused on winning back Zachary’s heart and wasn’t too concerned about Yvette.
“Honey, let’s eat. Yvette is old enough to know what she’s doing. Winona is sensible and will help her when needed,” Nellie said
Zachary lost his appetite from the news and went upstairs, saying he wasn’t eating anymore. Seeing this, Nellie also put down her fork and followed him upstairs, leaving Winona alone at the table.
After sending the servants away, Winona took out her phone and called Sharon. The phone rang twice before Sharon answered.
“Hello, Sharon, are you busy right now? Winona asked.
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Recognizing Winona’s call, Sharon quickly returned to her room, leaving her half-eaten dinner behind. “Not busy, Winona, what’s up?”
Winona spoke in a sweet, delicate voice, “Sharon, do you really live to compete with Yvette? Maybe you should just let it go. Even if Yvette bullied me, I don’t want her to be embarrassed in front of everyone. Really, I can forgive her.”
Of course, Sharon disagreed with Winona.
“Winona, why should you forgive her? You’re too soft. She’s just a country girl. How dare she bully you? The competition can’t be canceled, absolutely not. But you gave me an idea. This time, I’ll make sure she apologizes to you in front of everyone. By the way, I’ll get someone to spread the word about this on the campus forum. I’ve got to go. Winona, just wait for Yvette to apologize to you in front of everyone in three days Sharon hung up.
“Hello, Sharon? Hello?” Winona hung up the phone, then stood by the living room’s floor-to-ceiling window, a wicked smile spreading across her face.
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The next day, just like the previous days, Yvette arrived at the classroom intending to sleep until the class ended. She had just covered herself with her clothes when she heard a loud thud on her desk.
Yvette slowly lifted her head, her throat a bit hoarse. Looking at the pile of books in front of her, she felt a moment of
confusion.
Bonnie, sweating profusely and panting, said, “Yve, these are all introductory Frixyia books. You should take a look. For the next three days, just focus on reading these books. I’ll handle the tasks assigned by the professor.”
Yvette finally understood. She smiled and casually flipped through a few of the books. Bonnie had brought ten books in total: three introductory, five intermediate, and two containing advanced vocabulary.
“Did you find these books yourself? Yvette asked.
Bonnie shook her head innocently. “No, a very handsome librarian helped me. He saw me looking for Frixyia books and asked what I needed them for, so I told him about your bet with Sharon. He recommended these books, saying you’d definitely need them.”
Yvette frowned slightly but maintained her usual nonchalant expression “Oh.”
Bonnie noticed Yvette’s low spirits and thought she was unhappy with her for meddling, which made Bonnie a bit sad:
Yvette rarely considered other people’s feelings because they didn’t matter to her at all. Seeing Bonnie’s disappointment, she uncharacteristically added. The books are good. Bonnie”
Bonnie brightened up immediately. So, Ms. Gorgeous isn’t annoyed with me for meddling!‘ she thought. Bonnie was full of energy again and insisted on making Yvette read the books. Yvette had no choice but to start reading.
The professor noticed Yvette reading Frixyia books and didn’t know what to say. He had also seen the campus’s internal forum and knew about Yvette’s competition with Sharon from the Frixyia department.
However, he didn’t think last–minute studying would help. He felt he couldn’t understand students these days.
The lecturers and professors had grown accustomed to Yvette. She was the most talked–about person on campus recently. Regardless of her reputation, no one had high hopes for her GPA. Since she arrived, she had slept through every class. The professors assumed the courses were too difficult for her and that she couldn’t understand them.
The Chambers family probably sent Yvette here just to get her a college degree, so the professors chose to ignore her. Now, Tobias was the only one in the faculty who still hadn’t given up on Yvette’s GPA.
Andrew was playing on his phone when he accidentally opened the Argrol University forum. He saw a pinned post with glaring letters: [Sharon from the Frixyia Department will compete in a Frixyia contest with Yvette from the Physics Department in the auditorium! To be held in three days.]
Andrew rubbed his eyes to make sure he wasn’t seeing things. The Yvette mentioned in the post was the same cool girl from the steakhouse,
He jumped up from his chair so quickly that it made a screeching sound, attracting unfriendly looks from everyone in the library. Ignoring their reactions, he ran out of the library, sprinting all the way to the villa he shared with Jeremiah off- campus.
“Bad news, Jeremiah. Something terrible has happened to your girl! Jeremiah, Jeremiah!” Andrew shouted at the top of his lungs.
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“Shut up“” Jeremiah had just finished handling a task for his unit remotely when he heard Andrew yelling.
Andrew took a deep breath anil showed Jeremiah his phone. Jeremiah took one glance at the screen and then looked away.
Jeremiah, Yvette is actually going to compete in a Frixyia contest Andrew was still in shock.
Jeremiah pulled a cigarette from his pocket and lit it. Through the swirling smoke, his expression remained unchanged.
Jeremiah, you have known about this already, right?” Andrew added again.
Jeremiah’s voice was hoarse from the smoke, making him speak inore softly and slowly than usual. “Yes”
1 bet you don’t know Yvette’s background, Andrew said.
Jeremiah turned his head to look at him, his sleeves casually rolled up, revealing a slim, fair wrist. “Tell me.”
This time. Andrew didn’t waste any words and directly recounted what he had read on the forum.
“It’s a sad story Yvette is the long–lost daughter of the Chambers family, one of the four major families in Seacrity. However. Mrs. Chambers in her mother. Yvette’s mother was Mr. Chambers’s first wife, named Lilian. Yvette was recently found by her family. but I heard she got into a conflict with members of the Carter family on the basketball court a few days ago and was kicked but again. Now she’s staying on campus. I never expected such a cold and beautiful girl to have such a complicated background, Andrew sighed
Jeremih listened to Andrew’s words, his frown deepening. His eyes grew more serious, as sharp as knives. Andrew hadn’t seen Jeremiah like this in a long time and felt a bit scared. It was clear that Yvette was very special to Jeremiah.
Jeremiah rarely showed his emotions. To be precise, this was only the second time Andrew had seen such an expression on Jeremiah’s face in all these years.
Andrew, bracing himself, continued, “The forum says if Yvette loses, she’ll have to apologize to her half–sister in front of
everyone
Jeremiah’s expression grew even colder. He stubbed out his cigarette and pulled out the milk candy Yvette had given him. Despite the days that had passed, the candy hadn’t melted and still tasted as sweet as ever.
Jeremiah stared at the candy for a while, his eyes unreadable. “She won’t lose
Andrew wasn’t sure who Jeremiah was referring to, but doubted Yvette’s chances. Frixyia is one of the hardest languages in the world. Andrew himself had struggled with it, only learning it under immense pressure from his father, and even then, he only achieved mediocre proficiency.
Yvene, coming from the countryside, couldn’t possibly know Frixyia. She was bound to lose.
Sering Jeremiah’s confidence in Yvette, Andrew thought to himself that men in love lacked wisdom. Still, since Jeremiah had such faith in Yvette, Andrew decided not to argue. He resolved that if Yvette lost, he would reveal his identity to divert attention and prevent Jeremiah’s girl from being humiliated.
Andrew didn’t mind losing face himself; he had no shame and could just leave afterward
In those three days, Sharon’s extensive promotion made almost everyone at Argrol University aware of the competition.
Normally, the auditorium didn’t require tickets, but this event drew such a crowd that the student council had to distribute tickets to maintain order.
Sharon, following Winona’s advice, personally approached Patrick for fairness. Patrick readily agreed, seizing the opportunity to discipline Yvette.
Victor and Winona secured second–row seats and arrived early to take their places. Winona even visited the backstage area
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Bonnie was pouring water for Yvette and nearly bumped into Winona when she turned around. “Sorry, I didn’t see you. Did any water spill? Winona asked with concern.
Donnie ignored Winona, huffing as she hurried over to Yvette and handed her the water.
Winona couldn’t stand it. Why does Yvette always have someone doting on her? At home, Dad spoiled her, and now on campus, she even has people fetching water for her, she thought
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Yvette held the Fraxyia book, Bonnie had forcefully given her, tapping the cover absentmindedly with her fingers. She continued to smile nonchalantly, leaning back in her chair with one leg slightly bent, her eyes cold.
Neither Yvette not Bonnie al knowledged Winona. With so many people watching. Winona felt a bit embarrassed. Noticing the beginner Frixyia book in Yvette’s hand, she scoffed lightly.
“Yvette, it’s probably too late to start learning now. Why don’t you just admit defeat? I can talk to Sharon about canceling the competition. You can apologize to me privately, no need to make it so embarrassing. Winona suggested.
Yvette glanced at her briefly, then continued to ignore her. Boule couldn’t hold back and spoke up to defend Yvette. “Hey, I forced the book on Yvette, and I got the water for her myself. Just mind your own business. Can’t you see we’re not paying any attention to you!”
Winona, anticipating Yvette’s impending humiliation in front of thousands, felt a wave of satisfaction and didn’t argue with Bonnie further. She tucked her hair behind her car and leaned down to whisper something to Yvette before leaving
Bonnie didn’t catch what Winona said, but she noticed that Yvette’s expression remained unchanged, showing no emotion.
Sharon saw Winona approach Yvette and wanted to follow, but she was caught up with someone and couldn’t break free. By the time she turned back. Winona had already left the room.
Sharon glared at Yvette, determined to humiliate her publicly and make sure she would never recover from it.
The competition in the auditorium today was nothing short of a spectacle. Students with tickets arrived early, filling the hall eager anticipation. Only when the hall was nearly full did Patrick make his grand entrance, while Tobias and the Frixyia Department teacher, Emily, had arrived much earlier.
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Their meeting was somewhat awkward, mainly because Emily felt a bit guilty. Even she thought Sharon’s challenge was excessive. She and Tobias had never had any conflicts in their many years as colleagues, so this sudden situation made her feel uncomfortable.
“Oh, Mr. Sunderland, glad to see you here!” Emily greeted with a smile.
Tobias, who had manners, refrained from taking his frustration put on Emily, knowing the competition was strictly between the students.
Tobias had gotten a fresh haircut for the occasion, making him look particularly sharp. He smiled charmingly at Emily, “Happy to see you. I thought I should come early. I’m not proficient in Frixyia, so I can’t coach her. I can only sit in the audience and cheer for my student.”
Hearing Tobias’s words made Emily feel even more guilty. She smiled awkwardly and fell silent, waiting for the competition
to start.
In the second row, Winona and Victor were in high spirits. A few students recognized them, and one curious girl asked Winona about her thoughts on the competition between Sharon and Yvette.
Winona, inwardly delighted, outwardly displayed concern. I can’t make decisions for Yvette. Even if she loses, I can’t force her to apologize to me.
The surrounding praised her for her beauty and kindness.
“You know, Winona treats Yvette really nicely!”
“Yeah, I think Yvette is just overestimating herself, accepting any challenge, and now she’s going to make a fool of herself.” “Winona is as gentle as an angel, unlike Yvette, who’s always so cold and unapproachable.”
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Jeremiah and Andrew had just settled into seats in the last row of the auditorium when they overheard several girls nearby discussing Yvette, mostly in a negative light. They speculated she would lose and accused her of showing off.
Andrew, unable to hold back his irritation, interjected, “Hey, the competition hasn’t even started yet. Why are you talking like that? Why be so mean?”
The girls, seeing that Andrew was a handsome guy, blushed but remained defiant, unwilling to accept such a good–looking man defending Yvette.
“Handsome, we’re not making this up. This is the consensus at Agrol University. Yvette is definitely going to lose. We all know that Sharon’s Frixyia skills are extraordinary: it’s obvious who will win.”
“Yeah. I’ve heard that Yvette doesn’t even bring her textbook to class and just sleeps through lectures. Even her physics professors have given up on her. Are we wrong?”
“That’s right. Gorgeous, you shouldn’t side with people just based on their looks.”
Andrew cleared his throat. He didn’t particularly like Yvette, but Jeremiah did. Jeremiah’s expression had already turned icy. Andrew wished he could silence these girls.
“Who says liking Yvette is just about her looks? She has other qualities too. She’s smart, considerate, generous, and well- mannered.” Andrew said, sneaking a glance at Jeremiah, whose expression did soften slightly.
Andrew mentally patted himself on the back for his cleverness. He wasn’t done, though, and continued, “A man who likes Wette must be the most excellent, most charming man in the world.”
The girls, overwhelmed by Andrew’s praise of Yvette, found it hard to take. They thought that despite his looks, he seemed a bit delusional
Andrew let out a proud “hmph” and ignored them. The girls, seeing the stern–faced Jeremiah beside him, stomped their feet and left, not even staying for the competition. The empty seats were quickly filled by others..
Before the competition, Jeremiah went to the lounge, where he happened to spot Yvette near the door. She was leaning against a table, her legs lazily draped over one side. With her head slightly tilted, Jeremiah could see a hint of impatience in her profile.
The girls in the auditorium were very noisy, and Yvette was the only one who remained silent and aloof, making her stand
Yvette glanced up and saw Jeremiah standing outside the window. They exchanged a brief look. “Come outside,” Jeremiah mouthed
Understanding what he meant and feeling increasingly annoyed by the noise in the room, Yvette decided to step out.
Seeing Yvette leave, Sharon, fearing she might back out, shouted after her, “Hey, now that you’re here, don’t even think about running away!”
Yvette, who looked quite skinny from behind, paused for a moment, but she said nothing and continued on her way. Jeremiah’s face showed a subtle, barely noticeable pleasure when he saw Yvette emerge.
The two of them stood at the door, a handsome man and a beautiful woman, creating a sight to behold, though Yvette’s impatience was hard to ignore. “What’s up?” she asked.
Jeremiah handed the candies he held to Yvette. “Here. You like sweets. This candy is custom–made by me, so you can have as much as you want
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Yvette looked at him, puzzled, unable to believe he came just to give her candy.
“Oh, thank you.” Yvette took the candy and put it in her pocket, mixing it with the white milk candies she already had. Jeremiah kept glancing at Yvette, thinking she looked beautiful no matter how he looked at her.
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Yvette lowered her gaze, and her indifference and irritation seemed to fade away. “If there’s nothing else, I’ll go back inside.”
Jeremiah nodded. “Go ahead. I booked the same steakhouse as last time. Let’s go there after the match.”
Yvette looked up and saw the affection and trust in Jeremiah’s eyes, then lowered her head and said “okay” softly. “If I win, can I have a little extra?” she asked suddenly.
Jeremiah laughed at Yvette’s innocent question, his eyes filled with joy. “Sure, eat as much as you want.”
Yvette nodded, clearly pleased with the answer.
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At 1:25 PM, the highly anticipated Frixyia speech competition kicked off at Argrol University amidst the enthusiastic applause of faculty and students.
The host, a friend of Sharon’s, said a few words to liven up the atmosphere before inviting Patrick to the stage.
Eager to see Yvette make a fool of herself, Patrick didn’t resort to his usual formalities. The students of Argrol University had. prepared themselves for a lengthy speech, but to their surprise, Patrick spoke only a few sentences before declaring the competition officially started.
The students were relieved to avoid his long monologue, and the applause grew even more enthusiastic, which pleased Patrick. Unbeknownst to Patrick, the applause was indeed for him, but not in the way he had imagined.
The host had previously conspired with Sharon, fixing the draw in the box so that Sharon would be first and Yvette second. As the stage lights illuminated and the curtain lifted, the two contestants were supposed to show up together, but only Sharon stood alone, inciting a wave of murmurs from the audience.
“What’s going on? Why is Sharon standing alone here?”
*Could it be that Yvette ran off at the last minute?”
“I wouldn’t be surprised.”
“Are we going to leave here without seeing anything today?”
Winona looked down, biting her lip, the smile at the corners of her mouth sinister and malicious.
The host glanced at the script, confirming that the process was correct. According to the plan, both Sharon and Yvette were supposed to stand behind the curtain and draw lots together.
The host felt powerless, unsure where the problem had arisen, and could only look to Sharon for an explanation. Sharon was unhappy; she had wanted to shine in this competition and had gone so far as to buy an expensive outfit and perfect her look, eagerly waiting for this moment. But now Yvetle was missing right before the event was set to begin. Seeing the crowd growing restless, Sharon knew she had to step forward. She took the microphone from the host’s hands. “Hello, everyone. As you can see, Yvette appears to be missing. Perhaps she had an emergency or simply ran away. Regardless, the competition may not continue today, and as for who wins or loses, I think we all know the answer.” Once Sharon finished speaking, the audience’s reactions grew louder and more disdainful.
Some students had become Yvette’s fans because of the basketball court incident and had even made banners to cheer her on. Now that Yvette was absent, they could not accept it and started throwing their banners on the ground.
John, sitting in the cheering section, saw them toss their banners and silently picked them up from the floor. He worried that Yvette’s absence was due to something serious and felt an urge to go outside and find her.
Jeremiah sat in the back row, motionless. The veins in his neck were clearly visible beneath his black collar, and his subtly trembling Adam’s apple had a certain unspoken allure.
Andrew was about to lose his patience. ‘Running away at the last moment is simply too embarrassing. Is this really Jeremiah’s type? Andrew felt a bit of disdain, thinking that even if Yvette lost, it wouldn’t be a problem for him to help her out. But to lose without a light was just too shameful,
The students were preparing to get up and leave when Victor grabbed Winona and started to walk away. Just then, a soft voice spoke up. Tll compete in Yvette’s place.
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Everyone turned to the source of the voice, and at the entrance of the auditorium stood a figure. It was Bonnie, who had gathered her courage to stand there. Seeing everyone looking at her made her nervous, causing her palms to sweat and her body to tremble, but she forced herself to remain composel.
In her heart, Bonnie cheered herself on, and when she lifted her head again, her eyes sparkled with determination.
She walked step by step toward the stage, ignoring the murmurs around her. Despite the pressure, she pushed herself to reach the stage.
Those who were about to leave saw this situation unfold and sat back down, Winona held onto Victor, staying behind; she recognized Bonnie as the girl who had been rude to her for Yvette earlier, now coming to Yvette’s defense.
Sharon glared at Bonnie with disdain, her tone mocking. “You’re going to compete for Yvette? Why? She’s a coward, and you’re going to step in and embarrass yourself for her? How stupid.”
Bonnie shook her head firmly. “Yve must have had an urgent matter; she wouldn’t just bail at the last minute. I’m willing to compete. What are you scared?”
Sharon sneered, looking smug. “You think I’m scared? Fine. If you lose, you have to say ‘I’m a pig’ three times in front of everyone. If you agree, I’ll compete with you.”
Bonnie knew she couldn’t back down at that moment. If she gave in for Yve, it would only fuel the rumors gritted her teeth. “Fine, I agree
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The door to the auditorium swung open again. The moment everyone heard that chilling voice, they knew the newcomer was Yvette. There was no other voice like hers in all of Argrol University.
Yvette stood in the doorway, wearing a crisp shirt, her long legs straight and elegant. There were slight bloodshot threads in her eyes, adding an ambiguous fierceness to her appearance.
All eyes were instantly drawn to Yvette. Even Victor couldn’t help but look over.
As Yvette passed the last row, she noticed Jeremiah and Andrew sitting upright in their seats, and paused for a moment. No one caught that little action, but Jeremiah saw it clearly. He realized Yvette wasn’t as indifferent as she seemed.
Andrew’s jaw dropped at the moment Yvette walked in. He had lost hope in Yvette, thinking she wouldn’t show up, but to his surprise, she had returned.
He glanced at Jeremiah, who didn’t appear surprised at all. It seemed Jeremiah had believed from the very beginning that Yvette would come, which is why he was so calm.
Andrew couldn’t help but wonder, ‘Could someone really trust a person they have only met a few times?
Eventually, he understood that true love at first sight does exist, along with unwavering trust and support, because he himself had met someone like that.
Bonnie watched as Yvette approached her step by step, tears cascading down her cheeks, hitting the stage below.
“Look, it’s Yvette! Yvette really came back!”
“Yealt, she didn’t bail at the last minute.”
“So what if she did? Isn’t that even more humiliating?”
“Hey, at least she shows courage.
Tobias sat at the outer edge of the front row. As Yvette passed by him, he caught her attention despite Patrick’s unfriendly.
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Patrick, of course, disagreed and replied sharply, with a hint of reproach in his tone. “Mr. Sunderland, the competition between students is scheduled; we can’t just interfere. He then pretended to be supportive and said to Yvette, “Go ahead, Ms. Zeller. I know you won’t disappoint us.”
Yvette politely thanked Tobias and then walked up to the stage. Patrick’s irritation only deepened as he watched Yvette ignore him; he felt like he could grind his teeth to dust.
“Don’t be a crybaby,” Yvette said to Bonnie.
Seeing Yvette, Bonnie finally released the tension she had built up, relaxing completely as her voice trembled with emotion. Yve, you finally made it.”
Honestly, Bonnie was anxious too; she feared that Yvette might actually bail at the last minute. But her heart reassured her that Yvette wasn’t that kind of person, and sure enough, Yvette didn’t disappoint her.
Yvette’s delicate features still bore their usual coldness, though there was a hint of softness in her eyes. “Just sit back and watch closely
Bonnie cheered Yvette on before stepping off the stage. When Bonnie returned to her seat, Yvette finally turned to face Sharon directly.
Sharon refused to back down and glared right back, only to realize that Yvette’s cold eyes seemed to notice her as if she didn’t exist at all.
“No need for a draw; you can start firs
first, Yvette said.
Sharon and the host were unable to use any of the elaborate lines they had prepared. Under Yvette’s gaze, both felt a pang of awkwardness, as if Yvette was aware of their plan.
With confidence, Sharon walked to the center of the stage and placed her prepared speech on the podium, ready to begin her presentation
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Sharon was extremely confident in her speech.
The theme for this speech contest had only been finalized the day before, centered around arts, allowing for a free expression of ideas. The winning criteria would be based on the content and spoken delivery, determined by audience votes. Patrick had 30 tickets in hand.
Sharon had written her speech a long time ago and had polished it repeatedly. What many didn’t know was that she had even won a minor award with this arts-themed speech. She believed that her level of preparation was enough to outshine
Yvette.
For half an hour, Sharon spoke eloquently. As she noticed the awe-struck expressions from her classmates and the approving glances from their department’s professors, she felt certain that she had already won.
During her speech, Sharon took the opportunity to glance at Yvette, who was still leaning against the side of the stage.. looking as if she hadn’t fully woken up. This made Sharon look down on her even more.
Once Sharon finished speaking, the auditorium erupted in enthusiastic applause.
“Sharon truly stands out as a top student in the Frixyia department! Though she can be a bit arrogant, her professional skills are undeniably impressive,” one student remarked.
“I agree. Her spoken Frixyia sounds fantastic! Didn’t you see how the Frixyia professors were applauding her?” another added.
“Oh no, what will Yvette do now? I heard she’s been cramming every day; I hope she doesn’t lose too embarrassingly,” someone else chimed in.
As Sharon walked past Yvette after her powerful speech, she huffed dismissively, flitting toward Winona like a butterfly. The two embraced, appearing to share a sisterly bond.
Sharon sat next to Winona. The two whispered to each other in a voice only they could hear. Meanwhile, Victor watched Winona with a doting gaze.
“Next, we have Yvette from the Physics Department, the host announced.
The moment the name was called, both applause and jeers filled the auditorium. Sharon and Winona exchanged smug glances, satisfied with the situation.
Yvette walked leisurely to the center of the stage, capturing the attention of the entire hall, Remnants of doubt and uncertainty lingered as her eyes scanned the audience. She saw Bonnie nervously wringing her hands, Tobias looking worried, and John holding up a banner in support. In the last row, she spotted Jeremiah and narrowed her
eyes slightly. Patrick noticed that Yvette wasn’t carrying any speech notes. “Ms Zeller, where’s your speech? Even if you’re from the countryside, you should know that a speech is the most important part of a speech competition,” he asked
With a blend of defiance and nonchalance, Yvette met Patrick’s gaze. “I don’t need one.”
Patrick forced a smirk. “Oh, well, since you don’t need it, let’s get started and not waste any more time.”
Sitting nearby. Tobias realized that Patrick was specifically targeting Yvette. Concern etched on his face, he hoped that the three days of cramming with Bonnie had paid off for her.
The moment Yvette began to speak, the entire auditorium fell silent. Students and faculty alike were stunned, unable to believe what they were hearing.
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Winona and Victor were taken aback, while Sharon looked up in disbelief. Even Patrick was momentarily speechless. However, a few, like Tobias and Bonnie, looked on in surprise and happiness, reveling in Yvette’s performance under the spotlight.
At that moment, Yvette radiated brilliance. Everyone was riveted, utterly astonished.
As Sharon listened to Yvette speak, she realized that Yvette’s pronunciation was even more refined than her professor’s, which was absolutely impossible to master in just three days. It was evident that Yvette had likely been fluent all along. The realization hit Sharon hard; she felt like being tricked. Yvette wasn’t indifferent; she was assured and hadn’t considered Sharon a threat at all.
Defeated, Sharon bowed her head, understanding that she had lost spectacularly. Without any prepared notes in hand, Yvette had spoken effortlessly, with a fluency that made Sharon’s stutters seem all the more glaring.
Tobias didn’t know much Frixyia, but he found Yvette’s speech captivating. He turned to Emily for her opinions.
Emily nodded and looked at Tobias seriously. “Mr. Sunderland, your student is exceptional. Her speaking skills suggest at least ten years of dedication. Yvette’s outstanding performance without a speech script shows that, given her abilities, she should be able to win awards at a provincial speech competition!
Tobias, astonished by Emily’s words, looked up at Yvette on stage and felt as if he had stumbled upon a treasure. He remained puzzled as to why someone with such talent in Frixyia would choose physics as her major.
Later, he realized that Yvette considered her Frixyia proficiency to be just average. By that time, he had already become accustomed to Yvette’s talents.
Meanwhile, Winona was fidgeting in her seat, unable to grasp how this country girl could speak Frixyia so fluently.
Despite her disbelief, the sight of Yvette standing confidently without any speech drafts made it clear that this was real. A wave of fear washed over Winona as she realized that Yvette’s talents were beyond anything she had ever comprehended. “Winona, it turns out Yvette really does speak Frixyia! Oh my gosh, she’s absolutely amazing. Who said she’s just a country, girl? Now Yvette has no reason to be embarrassed, someone said to Winona.
Winona nodded stiffly. “Yeah. I didn’t know Yvette’s Frixyia was that good either.”
Sharon felt a twinge of discomfort at Winona’s words. She suddenly found herself resenting Winona a little; if Winona had known earlier and had told her about this, she wouldn’t have had to embarrass herself in front of so many people.
“Yvette speaks Frixyla? Victor snapped back to reality, his gaze darkening as he questioned Winona. Winona became flustered. She and Zeke had often commented in front of Victor that Yvette was just a bumpkin who wouldn’t know anything
Winona bit her lip, her eyes welling with tears. “I didn’t know Yvette speaks Frixyia; she never mentioned it. How can your question me because of Yvette?”
Seeing Winona’s distressed state, Victor felt a pang of guilt, his tone softening. “I was just asking casually. Whether she speaks Frixyia or not doesn’t change anything, Winona, the only person I want to marry is you”
Nearby, Sharon’s expression shifted upon hearing this, but when she looked up again, her demeanor was as if nothing had happened.
“Jeremiah, am I dreaming? Yvette’s Frixyia is even better than yours; it’s incredible!” Andrew exclaimed.
Jeremiah focused on Yvette on stage; she was both beautiful and proud, her gaze defiant. Yvette’s clear, cold voice echoed in the auditorium, drawing everyone’s attention. Even the air seemed to hold still as they listened intently.
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Jeremiah murmured. “Yeah, she’s better than me.”
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Andrew was still puzzled about how Yvette could speak Frixyia so fluently, wondering if rural education had now expanded. to include Frixyia
Unlike Sharon, Yvette didn’t meander on for long. Her speech lasted only ten minutes.
Students from other departments who didn’t understand Frixyia relied on the Frixyia department students to translate. By the time Yvette finished, the audience had a fair grasp of the content of her speech.
Argrol University students were once again filled with confusion. This competition required original speeches. From the content of her speech, Yvette’s insights into art were astonishing
They wondered whether Yvette, coming from the countryside, truly understood what art was. But the evidence proved that she did understand art. Only someone with true understanding could possess such profound insight.
Once Yvette stepped down from the stage, the audience slowly began to react, starting to applaud for her. One person clapped, then another, until finally a united wave of applause erupted. The auditorium thundered with applause that carried on for a full five minutes.
At that moment, Patrick stood up.
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“Everyone, please be quiet, Patrick said.
The students of Argrol University assumed Patrick was about to praise Yvette and announce the results of the competition. After all, the superiority of the two speakers was evident, and there was no need for a vote. Everyone could see that Yvette had won, and decisively at that,
Adjusting his tie, Patrick looked at Yvette on stage and asked in an accusatory tone, “Ms. Zeller, your speech was indeed impressive. However, I have one question that needs your explanation.”
Yvette inclined her head slightly, her tone steady and confident, “Go ahead.”
The students at Argrol University were captivated by Yvette’s audacity. It was clear she had every right to be proud.
Patrick was known for being peny at Argrol University. In the past, when he taught classes, he often summoned students to his office for minor infractions and kept them there for hours.
Many students had been recorded for misconduct, yet no one dared to confront him, as everyone wanted to graduate smoothly and avoid antagonizing a dean.
Patrick paused for a moment, but in front of so many students, he couldn’t afford to lose his temper. However, his expression instantly darkened.
“Ms. Zeller, you are as headstrong as ever. I want to ask if this speech was truly written by you. As we all know, you come from a rural background, and your record shows that you lack even a basic education. How could you possibly speak Frixyia? And how could you give an off-the-cuff speech in just three days?” he asked.
Patrick’s sharp gaze betrayed an insidiousness that seemed unsettling; he stared directly at Yvette. She returned his gaze with a mixture of coldness and impatience, and those around her could feel the tension.
Students at Argrol University couldn’t help but feel a tingle of doubt creeping in. After all, it was indeed puzzling that country girl could master Frixyia; that was, to some, quite unbelievable. Some, influenced by Patrick’s insinuations, began to harbor doubts.
“Mr. Williams is right; how could Yvette possibly speak Frixyia? This does seem odd.”
“Indeed. Frixyia is difficult to learn; we all know that.”
“Let’s hear what Yvette has to say.
Bonnie and John stepped beside Yvette, and Tobias stood up from his chair and walked straight to her side. The three silently supported Yvette.
Seeing so many people start to question Yvette again, Andrew felt a surge of anger and was ready to rush forward. However, Jeremiah was quicker; he strode over to Yvette with long strides
Jeremiah exuded an immense presence, possessing an air of nobility and aloofness that couldn’t be ignored. The surrounding students instinctively parted to create a path leading directly to Yvette
Patrick attempted to admonish Jeremiah but, upon catching a glimpse of him, found himself frozen in place by his icy stare.
At that moment, it felt as if a sharp blade were aimed directly at him, and his reprimanding words caught in his throat, unable to be voiced. He understood right away that Jeremiah was not sonicone to be trilled with.
“Let’s go get some steaks, Jeremiah said to Yvette, his voice deep and charming.
Andrew, following closely behind, cast an annoyed glance at Patrick, thinking he was nothing but a fool. “Yvette, let’s go.
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forget about that old bastard!” Andrew’s tone was filled with a haughty arrogance.
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The students surrounding thein were taken aback by the handsome looks of both Jeremiah and Andrew. Not only were th attractive, but their fashion sense was also striking.
Some girls glanced at them and then at their boyfriends, their expressions suddenly tinged with disdain. What shocked everyone the most was Andrew’s audacity to call Patrick “old bastard.”
Winona saw Jeremiah stand beside Yvette, her jealousy spiraling like a vine, wildly growing within her heart. She couldn’t understand how Yvette had only been here for a few days and managed to meet such an exceptional man and friends who would stand up for her. Even the professors from the physics department seemed to trust her immensely.
Sharon, seeing this sudden arrival who backed Yvette, felt both jealous and a bit relieved. With everyone’s attention focused on Patrick, Yvette, and this striking newcomer, Sharon thought perhaps she wouldn’t need to apologize after all. She hoped the situation would escalate further so that people would forget about her losing the competition.
Thinking about the steaks they were about to eat lifted Yvette’s spirits. She looked up, her irritation fading as she pursed her lips and glanced past Jeremiah at Patrick Frixyia is quite simple, I learned it when I was young and reviewed it just three days ago!
This declaration stirred up a wave of envy among the crowd. To claim fluency from having learned it as a child and reviewed it only three days prior was clearly a testament to Yvette’s genius.
If anyone else had made such a claim, it might have been dismissed as boasting. However, coming from Yvette, no one dared to question it.
“Oh my god, do all talented people talk like this?”
Tm definitely going to be a fan of Yvette. She’s too cool!”
“Imagine how incredible her memory must be! I can’t even fathom it.”
The students who had thrown down their banners earlier, sensing no one was watching, quickly retrieved them. Then, in unison, they began to shout, “Yvette, you’re a genius! You’re amazing!”
Yvette facepalmed; this flattery made her feel a bit overwhelmed for the first time. Patrick, now intimidated by Jeremiah, found himself at a loss for words.
“I’ve never heard that Yvette has such a good memory!” Winona suddenly exclaimed. At this, the students in the auditorium fell silent for a moment.
Bonnie couldn’t hold back any longer. Her cheeks puffed up with anger. “Hey, Winona, don’t think everyone can’t tell what you mean Yve has only been here for a few days; it’s not surprising that you don’t know her abilities. I think you’re just afraid that Sharon will have to apologize to Yvette for losing: you’re just a hypocrite!”
It was the first time Winona noticed the suspicious looks directed at her from those around. She felt utterly miserable, the image she had worked so hard to maintain was shaken by Bonnie, Winona tried to summon tears, hoping to garner everyone’s sympathy.
“Hey, you’re not actually going to cry, are you? Bonnie’s right; you’re definitely a hypocrite. Yvette is your sister, yet I can’t shake the feeling that you don’t want her to do well at all, someone said.
As this was said, another wave of whispers broke out around them. Winona didn’t know if she should cry; her tears were caught in her eyes
Sharon attempted to minimize her presence, wanting to sneak out quietly. She felt grateful to have avoided a close call, but just as she was about to step out of the auditorium, Yvette suddenly said, “Sharon, apologize to me.”
Yvette’s voice was not loud, but it was clear enough for Sharon and the others in the auditorium to hear. Everyone’s gaze
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Suddenly, everyone understood: Sharon had lost but was refusing to own up to it, trying to sneak away. The room erupted in laughter, and Sharon could no longer take it.
I’m not apologizing: what are you going to do about it? You’re just the daughter that the Chambers family pulled back from the countryside. Besides, Winona says your dad kicked you out to stay in the dorms; what do you have to be so proud of? My dad is friends with the head of the Lewis family, so you can’t force me to apologize!” she shouted.
Upon hearing this, even Emily felt embarrassed. Losing a competition wasn’t shameful; what was truly disgraceful was that Sharon tried to threaten Yvette with her family background.
“Sharon, just apologize. Losing isn’t shameful; acting like this is. I’m very disappointed in you,” Emily urged.
Sharon lifted her chin defiantly, refusing to back down. She wore a look of stubbornness, as if she hadn’t heard a word anyone said. Seeing that she remained obstinate, Emily sighed and left the auditorium, deciding that Sharon wasn’t worth
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“The Sullivan family? The Lewis family? I’ve never heard of them,” Andrew remarked, breaking the tension.
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Andrew wore a proud expression, and his words sent the students of Argrol University into another uproar.
Everyone knew that the Lewis family, mentioned by Sharon, was at the top of the four major families in Seacrity. In Seacrity, the Lewis family was practically a household name.
Their enterprises spanned the entire country, and rumors suggested they were also planning to expand overseas this year. The fact that such a colossal family was being belittled by Andrew, who seemed to have appeared from nowhere, struck some as dangerous; a few wondered if Andrew had just sealed his own fate by offending the Lewis family.
quite foolish.
There was a sense of pity for Andrew among the crowd. They felt that although he was handsome, he was o Andrew, noticing the sympathetic glances directed at him, was utterly confused.
He believed he hadn’t said anything wrong. To him, the Lewis family and the Sullivan family were nothing significant. In his eyes, these two families barely qualified as third–rate in Betrico, and he didn’t regard them at all. In Jeremiah’s eyes, these families were as weak as ants.
Andrew’s sister Samantha ran a small business but still had assets far exceeding those of the Lewis family. Of course, the students at Argrol University had no idea of Andrew’s thoughts; to them, the Lewis family seemed an unattainable existence. Yvette, who had remained silent, slowly lifted her head, her eyes darkening and her face devoid of expression. She glanced at Sharon and said slowly, “Apologize, or else the Sullivan family will go bankrupt and disappear in Seacrity within an hour.”
Sharon froze for a few seconds before scoffing dismissively. “Yvette, stop talking big. You think you have what it takes to make the Sullivan family go bankrupt and disappear? Ha! I’ll be right here to see how you do that.”
Jeremiah, standing beside Yvette, had not spoken until then, but no one dared ignore his presence. He retrieved his phone and spoke in a cold, deep voice, “Ensure the Sullivan family goes bankrupt within half an hour.”
Sharon looked up at Jeremiah in disbelief, a sense of panic creeping into her heart. Jeremiah truly seemed unlike an ordinary person, but she didn’t believe he could bring down the Sullivan family in just half an hour.
At that moment,
someone in the crowd said. “I know him; this guy is a librarian here.”
Everyone fell silent again, surprised that this seemingly noble and powerful man was actually just a librarian. They couldn’t understand how a librarian could make such grand claims.
Some boys, who were already jealous of how Jeremiah attracted the girls‘ attention, seized this opportunity to mock him. “A mere librarian dares to talk big
“Right? And he says he’ll inake the Sullivan family go bankrupt
“He’s just boasting. I thought he was some big deal.
The girls, however, remained unfazed; they hoped that at a critical moment like this, they’d have a guy willing to stand up for them, even if he was just a librarian.
“Hey, you guys are just way too jealous. What’s wrong with being a librarian? Look at how he’s defending this girl! Can any of you do that?
Yeah, exactly!
The auditorium was now in complete chaos, with everyone shouting. That was what Simon saw when he arrived at the auditorium.
In front of the auditorium stage, the crowd had split into two groups. One group was led by the arrogant Sharon, will.
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Winona, Victor, and Patrick standing beside her.
Facing them was another group led by Yvette, which included two men; Simon didn’t recognize them, but he could tell they were not ordinary people. There was also a boy and a girl he couldn’t name. To Simon’s surprise, he spotted Tobias. Tobias. usually avoided getting involved in things, and Simon wondered why he was here.
“Mr. Sunderland is here, someone announced as they turned to see Simon standing at the entrance. The previously raucous auditorium fell silent instantly.
Simon had barely been on campus for the past year, except for a few major events. Now that he suddenly appeared, everyone was taken aback and greeted him. Simon acknowledged them with nods.
Patrick quickly stepped forward, eager to please Simon. “Mr. Sunderland, what brings you here? Didn’t you have a meeting this morning?”
With a serious expression and an air of cultured elegance about him, Simon responded to Patrick’s flattery with indifference. “The meeting finished early. I heard there was a speech contest today, so I thought I would come by and take a look. Has the competition concluded?”
It seemed he was asking Patrick, but his gaze slipped toward Tobias. Tobias avoided Simon’s eyes and lowered his gaze. Disappointed, Simon redirected his attention, understanding that Tobias still hadn’t put his concerns to rest.
Next, Simon’s eyes landed on Yvette and Jeremiah. Their striking appearances and distinct presence made them impossible to be ignored. Among the crowd, Simon’s eyes were drawn instantly to the two of them.
Yvette had a cold elegance, her rebellious spirit evident in her eyes. Jeremiah was sharp and reserved, exuding an air of nobility. Simon had encountered many people, but none made him feel a sense of danger simply by standing there like Jeremiah did.
Patrick wanted to say something, but Tobias spoke up first. “Ms. Zeller from our department won, but Ms. Sullivan from the Frixyia department wants to back out and won’t apologize to Ms. Zeller.
Patrick’s face darkened, having been interrupted, and he reprimanded Tobias sharply. “Mr. Sunderland, I’m still here; what are you butting in for?”
Upon hearing Patrick chastise Tobias, Simon gave Patrick a displeased look. However, Patrick was too caught up in scolding Tobias to notice Simon’s expression.
“Is what Mr. Sunderland said true?” Simon asked.
With all eyes on him, Patrick couldn’t lie and could only nod. “Yes, But Ms. Zeller threatened Sharon, saying she would bankrupt the Sullivan family. The man next to her is a librarian here, and he just helped Yvette threaten Sharon. People like him don’t belong at Argrol University; they’ll corrupt the students.”
Simon turned to Yvette after hearing Patrick’s statement. “Ms. Zeller, do you have any explanation?”
Yvette stood nonchalantly, her gaze unfettered and her demeanor haughty. Even in front of Simon, she remained casual, a trait that earned her admiration from the students at Argrol University for her composure.
“I was speaking the truth, not making a threat, she replied.
As Sharon noticed Simon’s presence, she realized the situation was beyond salvaging. Patrick was in a different league than Simon, their power and status were too disparate. Sharon felt emboldened to act defiantly in front of Patrick, but she wouldn’t dare do so in front of Simon.
Yvette’s words were clearly intended to inform everyone that her threat to bankrupt the Sullivan family was not a mere
bluff.
Simon had probably pieced together the situation. He glanced at Sharon, and in doing so, he noticed Winona and Victor,
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who both instinctively took a step back.
They didn’t dare speak in front of Simon; Victor had just gotten scolded by Simon and then reprimanded by his grandfather, making him wary of attracting Simon’s ire again.
Sharon instinctively lowered her head, as if she wasn’t the aggressive person who had just refused to apologize.
“Ms. Sullivan, you must accept the consequences. The first rule of campus is honesty and integrity; apologize,” said Simon.
Just then, Sharon’s phone rang from her bag. A wave of panic filled the faces of the onlookers as they recalled Jeremiah’s
words.
The timing of the call was suspicious. Several people glanced at their watches; it had been exactly half an hour, not a minute off. In a flurry, Sharon picked up the phone.
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As soon as Sharon answered the phone, her father’s voice boomed across the auditorium, loud enough for everyone to hear.
“idiot! What the hell have you done? If I had known you would cause such a disaster, I should have suffocated you at birth. The Sullivan family is ruined because of you; it’s all over!” he said.
Sharon trembled, her voice filled with fear. “Dad, what are you talking about? How can our family be over? What’s going on?”
“Are you seriously asking me? Do you know who’s targeting us? It’s the Sunrise Group from Betrico. In their eyes, we are nothing. They said this is because you’ve crossed someone you shouldn’t have. You need to go apologize to that person right away and beg for forgiveness, whatever it takes. Hurry up, or you’ll be kicked out of our family!” And with that, the phone was abruptly hung up.
Terror washed over Sharon as she looked at Yvette and Jeremiah, uncertain which of the two had such formidable power. Compared to Yvette, she subconsciously believed more that it was the mah standing next to Yvette who was responsible for
this situation
Everyone heard the words on the phone, and they looked at Yvette and Jeremiah in disbelief.
Few people in this country didn’t know about the Sunrise Group. It was the largest technology company in the country. having established itself as a leader in the domestic tech industry within just five years. Its owner was extremely mysterious, never having made an appearance since the company was founded; only the general manager attended various large events.
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Speculation about this behind–the–scenes boss was rampant, but it remained nothing more than unverified rumors. The Sunrise Group had taken action against the Sullivan family, leaving them with no way out. The disparity in power between the two was too great.
Now everyone knew that Yvette and Jeremiah were telling the truth. Within half an hour, the somewhat notable Sullivan family in Seacrity had been finished. But people were still wondering how Yvette and Jeremiah could make the Sunrise Group take action. After all, they thought Yvette was just a girl from the countryside, and Jeremiah was a mere librarian.
“Is the Sullivan family really bankrupt?” someone asked.
Simon took another careful look at Jeremiah, suddenly feeling that he looked familiar. This man bore a striking resemblance to a prominent figure he knew,
If Jeremiah were indeed that man’s son, everything would make sense. “But why would he personally come to Security? Simon thought for a moment, and then dismissed the thought as unlikely.
Winona and Victor were nervous. They both sensed that Jeremiah’s identity was surely not simple, thinking that Yvette was acting so arrogantly because she had found a man to back her up, the man beside her was her source of confidence.
Victor scoffed. “Hmph, relying on a man isn’t a real accomplishment!”
Winona glanced over at Yvette and Jeremiah, who looked like a perfect match, and felt a wave of jealousy. She knew that in the same situation, Victor would not step forward to support her, She couldn’t understand why Yvette was so lucky.
Looking at Jeremiah’s handsome face made Winona’s heart race. She began to imagine that perhaps she could be the woman standing next to him. Winona firmly believed she was a hundred times better than Yvette. Whatever Yvette could do, she could do, too.
She stole a sidelong glance at Victor, who was muttering to himself, then looked back at Jeremiah, lowering her gaze and quiedy planning in her mind.
After hanging up the phone, Sharon suddenly came to her senses. She rushed toward Jeremiah, trying to grab his sleeve. But before she could touch the corner of his clothing, he kicked her own.
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Sharon fell to the ground her carefully prepared outfit for the competition now in disarray, her hair disheveled, looking almost like a madwoman. The students of Argrol University were stunned by this sudden scene.
Jeremiah’s kick shattered Sharon’s pride completely. Looking around at the pity, disdain, sympathy, and amusement reflected in the eyes of those around her, her emotions spiraled out of control.
Realizing she had truly provoked someone she shouldn’t have, Sharon disregarded everything and crawled towards Jeremiah, but this time she no longer dared to touch him. Tu sorry. Please spare my family: I’ll do anything you ask, please….
Upon hearing the last two sentences, everyone understood her intention. Sharon was clearly trying to seduce Jeremiah.
The crowd looked at the disheveled Sharon. While her character was questionable, her looks were certainly appealing. Everyone was curious how Jeremiah would react to such a pretty girl throwing herself at him.
Jeremiah grinned slightly, his cold eyes fixed on Sharon, which made her feel a flutter of hope; Jeremiah’s smile seemed to suggest that he might have some interest in her.
She quickly tidied her hair and smoothed her wrinkled clothes, then flashed a flirtatious smile at Jeremiah, appearing coy, before throwing a provocative glance at Yvette.
Yvette didn’t even lift her head, continuing to stand lazily to the side. Seeing this, Winona felt a pang of anxiety, worried that Jeremiah might actually be interested in Sharon
Jeremiah’s voice was slow and sounded utterly relaxed. “You don’t deserve that. The one you owe an apology to isn’t me; it’s
Yvette
Sharon’s face turned pale. The murmurs began again among the crowd.
Sharon truly did not want to apologize to Yvette. She looked desperately at those around her, first glancing at Simon, hoping the president might speak up for her. But Simon completely ignored her, lost in thought as he stared at Jeremiah.
Panicking, her eyes darted around, realizing she had no one to turn to for help. Tobias, Bonnie, John, even students from the Frixyia department looked at her with disdain. The once arrogant Patrick was now cowering in the back like a turtle retreating into its shell.
Finally, she spotted Winona, hidden in the crowd, and Victor standing next to her. Desperate, Sharon called out to Winona as if she had found a lifeline. “Winona, please help me! Tell your sister not to do this, okay?”
Winona was annoyed; she had tried to stay under the radar, yet Sharon had still noticed her. She responded gently, “Sharon, since you lost, you should apologize to Yvette. Isn’t that how it should be? I can’t help you, even if you beg me.”
Winona’s words felt like the final blow to Sharon. She had approached Yvette for a competition on Winona’s behalf and now faced disgrace while Winona remained unmoved.
Sharon felt foolish. She knew Winona was using her, yet she had been naive enough to act as Winona’s pawn. Suddenly, she remembered she still had Victor, so she turned to look at him, who was standing next to Winona.
Thinking of his relationship with Sharon, Victor felt a little guilty. But he wasn’t foolish, he understood that he couldn’t offend the Sunrise Group. Not only him, but even the entire Carter family couldn’t go against the Sunrise Group. Victor averted his gaze, avoiding Sharon’s pleading eyes,
Sharon was left in utter despair. After a moment, she suddenly burst into manic laughter, her eyes filled with malice as she locked onto Winona. “You know what, Winona? You are the most hypocritical person I’ve ever met. You still don’t know that Victor and I slept together beltind your back, do your
“He held me close, saying he was forced to get engaged to you. If you weren’t Ms. Winona Chambers, Dennis Smith’s beloved granddaughter, he wouldn’t even be with you. Oh, by the way, I had an abortion because of him; it was a baby hou
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who never got to be born” Sharon laughed out crazily.
The biggest regret of her life was listening to Victor’s sweet words and having an affair with him for two years, only to end. up suffering from an abortion, which had ruined her health. In the end, Victor abandoned her when she needed him the most. Sharon felt that after all she had done, she had gained nothing.
What Sharon said was like a bomb detonated in the crowd.
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“God, has Sharon lost her mind? Is she telling the truth? How dramatic this is!”
“I can’t believe it. It’s bad enough that Victor usually runs rampant on campus, but to think he caused a girl to have an
abortion?”
“Sharon is at fault, too, isn’t she? She’s Winona’s best friend, how could she steal her boyfriend?”
“I think they’re both in the wrong,”
That’s true.
“This is absolutely insane. Sharon actually exposed something like this; she must have given up on everything.”
Winona’s face turned pale at Sharon’s words as she turned to look at Victor.
Victor looked extremely grim. He had never expected Sharon to reveal their relationship in front of so many people; he thought she was truly crazy.
When Victor ho**d up with Sharon, it was just for fun; he never imagined she would get pregnant one day. Although she had an abortion, Sharon clung to him afterward. In truth, his novelty toward her had long faded, but because she was always around Winona, Victor didn’t have the opportunity to cut ties.
Victor quickly grabbed Winona and tried to explain. “Winona, it was this b**h who seduced me! I was just drunk. Please forgive me, okay?”
Sharon laughed and pointed at Victor. “You say I seduced you? Sure, maybe I could seduce you once or twice, but come on, you’ve slept with me plenty of times over the past two years. Ha ha..
Victor was completely at a loss for words. Winona’s tears flowed uncontrollably. Part of her reaction was pure drama, yet a small part of it was sincere. She loved Victor, albeit a little. Winona always loved herself the most.
She had long been aware, or perhaps had accepted, Victor’s wandering ways; such behavior was quite common in their circle. Yet having Victor’s cheating exposed publicly was aunajor blow to her pride. Deep down, Winona was upset because her self-esteem had been shattered.
“Why? She’s my best friend… why would she do this?” After saying this, Winona ran out in tears.
As Winona passed Jeremiah, she slowed her steps intentionally and cast a red-eyed glance in his direction, feeling pitiful. But seeing him still focused on Yvette only fueled her jealousy. Victor chased after Winona, desperately trying to catch up to
her.
Quietly, Bonnie leaned over to Yvette and said, “Yve, isn’t this like a game of tag? How boring!”
Yvette chuckled softly, finding Bonnie’s thought rather unique. Andrew couldn’t help but laugh as well; Bonnie’s comments were just too amusing. He made a mental note of her name, thinking the name Bonnie was cute,
When Bonnie heard someone laughing at her, she looked up to find the source: one of the guys who had defended Yvette earlier. She politely similed at him before shooting him a glare. Her father had taught her that it was important to engage in manners first before showing any aggression.
Andrew found this amusing. They continued to glare at each other like a couple of little kids, which others might have considered silly, but they found joy in the playful confrontation.
Sharon sat alone, sobbing uncontrollably; no one approached to offer comfort.
“Apologize, Yvette said.
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Hearing these two words, Sharon instinctively muttered, Tm sorry. As soon as she realized who had spoken, she immediately lowered her head in shame.
A self-deprecating laugh escaped her lips. She felt utterly stripped of dignity. In her futile attempt to elevate herself by stepping on Yvette, she had lost everything instead.
“Take this,” Yvette’s voice remained cold. Sharon looked up to see Yvette standing before her, offering a tissue, which caused her tears to flow even more heavily.
Yvette radiated a wild, carefree bravado that made Sharon realize why she had ever felt the need to challenge her. It wasn’t just about forcing Victor to apologize or Winona’s feelings; it was because Yvette embodied everything that Sharon yearned for yet could never attain, igniting her jealousy.
As Yvette extended the tissue to her, a fleeting hope crossed Sharon’s mind: perhaps if she pleaded with Yvette, she would let it go. Yvette. I’m sorry. Please spare us!” Sharon begged.
Yvette turned away from her, her slender figure momentarily pausing. She felt disappointed by Sharon’s actions. “No, you have to face the consequences of your mistakes,” she replied.
Yvette’s words felt like cold water splashed across Sharon’s face, awakening her to the absurdity of her actions. She realized that Yvette had no reason to forgive her; everything was of her own making.
At that moment. Sharon finally came to a complete awakening. Watching Yvette begin to walk away, she wiped her tears fiercely and cried out hoarsely. “I’m sorry, Yvette. We will leave Seacrity”
Without looking back, Yvette continued on her path. Jeremiah said nothing as he followed her out. Andrew, Bonnie, and John also chose to leave, while Tobias hesitated for a moment, glancing back at Simon, and then left.
Simon sighed, turning to Sharon in a serious tone. “You should go home. Life is about walking the right path; once your stray, it’s hard to return. I hope this teaches you a lesson; be a better person in the future.”
Numbly, Sharon nodded and left the auditorium. She knew she was wrong, even if it was too late. Simon had pending matters to attend to, and after directing Patrick to handle the follow-up, he left as well.
Once outside, Yvette pulled out her black phone and sent a text message to an unnamed, unfamiliar number before continuing forward.
Jeremiah caught up with Yvette, who looked radiant in the sunlight, her delicate profile illuminated with an unexpected warmth.
“My subordinates didn’t even have time to act before someone inoved against the Sullivan family,” he remarked.
“I’m hungry; and there’s no candy left, Yvette replied.
A hint of amusement flickered in Jeremiah’s eyes. He nodded. “Let’s go. I made a reservation at that steakhouse. We can talk about the candy later
Yvette shot him a glance, agreeing eagerly. She was excited to indulge in more steaks. If Eagle King were present, he would undoubtedly be furious. The candy seemed priceless to him while Jeremiah was exchanging it for mere steaks.
“Keep up” Jeremiah instructed. Andrew, Bonnie, and the others followed Yvette and Jeremiah, instinctively maintaining a respectful distance. It was clear that Jeremials was no ordinary person; his icy demeanor intimidated them.
“Hey, is that guy your brother? Bonnie whispered to Andrew.
Andrew shook his head mysteriously. “Nope.”
Bonnie rubbed her nose in confusion. “Really? I thought you two were brothers. Are you that close with your other friends.
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Tobias felt hesitant to break the silence, knowing that Tobias was his mentor. Although Tobias was usually warm and approachable, John felt a bit awkward being so close to him for the first time.
John trailed behind them, with John glancing at Tobias, who remained silent, appearing deep in thought. John
Feeling extremely uncomfortable, John wondered whether he should say anything at all. Watching Bonnie and Andrew chatting animatedly ahead, he hoped they might notice and save him from the embarrassment.
Before long, they arrived at the steakhouse. Jeremiah’s reserved room was located on the second floor, while the first floor had an open layout.
The steakhouse was ordinary in its decor, somewhat aged, yet the dishes here were exceptional. Many people from high society frequented the establishment, drawn by its delicious offerings. The owner was peculiar, refusing to allow takeout; customers could only enjoy their meals on-site.
Despite this strict policy, the restaurant remained bustling with patrons day after day.
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Once they were seated, the atmosphere was notably awkward for the three who weren’t Yvette, Jeremiah, or Andrew.
Tobias hesitated as he sank into his chair, regretting his decision to join the group. He hadn’t realized he’d be tagging along for a student’s meal, and now it felt a bit uncomfortable.
Bonnie had intended to sit next to Yvette, but Jeremiah shot her warning look.
Before she could settle into her seat, she awkwardly wiped the chair with her hand, then pretended everything was fine and sat down across from Yvette, casting a longing glance her way. She didn’t have the courage to confront Jeremiah, so she reluctantly distanced herself from Yvette.
When the waiter knocked and entered, he astutely handed the menu to Jeremiah. Jeremiah took it and naturally passed it to Yvette. She casually accepted it and then turned to Tobias, politely asking, “Mr. Sunderland, what would you like to eat?”
Tobias smiled and replied that Yvette could order whatever she liked. Nodding in acknowledgment, Yvette nearly ordered everything on the menu. Jeremiah and Andrew were already used to this; during their last visit, they had ordered a similar amount, only for Yvette to finish it all by herself.
Bonnie, assuming Yvette was trying to ensure they wouldn’t go hungry, quickly said, “Yve, we can’t eat this much!”
Yvette looked up, handed the menu back to the server, and said nonchalantly, I ordered all this for myself. You can order whatever you want.”
John, who was in the middle of taking a sip of water, nearly spat it out upon hearing her words. It dawned on him that Yvette planned to consume all that food by herself, and the sheer volume of it left him utterly shocked.
“Ms. Zeller, are you sure you can eat all these dishes?” Tobias asked.
Yvette lowered her head slightly, contemplating the question seriously before nodding. “Sure I can; the food isn’t that much.”
Tobias was taken aback. He glanced at the long list on the menu, momentarily at a loss for words, and finally managed an awkward laugh. “Well, having a big appetite is a good thing”
Yve, you really have quite the appetite,” said Bonnie. Andrew nodded in agreement.
Bonnie felt a pang of envy. Yvette’s hearty appetite was something she could only admire, especially since she herself had to deal with chronic enteritis, which meant she could rarely eat much, particularly spicy food.
As the waiter stepped out, an embarrassing silence settled over the private room. Yvette lounged lazily in her chair, her coat tossed aside. Her eyes seemed misty, and whenever Jeremiah glanced down, he could see the fair skin of her collarbone peeking out from beneath her shirt, which made him feel slightly awkward.
Jeremiah awkwardly cleared his throat, startling the others. It wasn’t because they were timid, but because Jeremiah’s presence was so intimidating. Tobias, in his thirties, felt like a schoolboy in front of Jeremiah. It reminded him of how he felt when facing a teacher in his childhood, which was somewhat embarrassing
Andrew sympathized with those present. Many people were afraid of Jeremiah; even the big shots from Betrico were cautious around him, let alone two college students and an ordinary professor. Therefore, Andrew decided to lighten the
mood.
“Hey. Jeremalt, why did the Sunrise Group suddenly take action Andrew asked. He knew Jeremiah had invested in various companies but had never heard of any connection between Jeremiah and Sunrise Group.
Bonnie, John, and Tobias immediately started eavesdropping. They were also curious about what had led to the sudden collapse of the Sullivan family.
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Jeremiah lowered his head, a hint of warmth appearing in his eyes. He glanced at Yvette, and his deep gaze met hers. Yvette raised an eyebrow but said nothing.
Jeremiah’s voice was low and affectionate. “It wasn’t me. My subordinates were intercepted.”
Andrew asked loudly, “How could it not be you? The Sunrise Group is in Betrico, where far from here. How could they know about this so quickly and act so ruthlessly?”
Tobias and the others looked puzzled, unsure who else might have the capability to pull this off. They all looked at Yvette. Yvette sipped her coffee slowly. “Why are you looking at me?
Bonnie leaned forward cautiously and asked, “Yve, do you have any connection with the Sunrise Group?”
Yvette calmly touched her chin and shook her head. “Nope.”
Andrew didn’t believe that Yvette could have any connection with Sunrise Group. Sunrise Group was the largest tech company in the country, while Yvette was just a student at Argrol University.
He suspected that Jeremiah was hiding his actions. Jeremiah’s silent support for Yvette surprised Andrew; he had never known that Jeremiah knew his way around girls.
“Hey, what connection could Yvette have with the Sunrise Group? What are you all thinking? I’ve met their general manager, who is old enough to be Yvette’s father. Do you think Yvette is the secret chairwoman or something? Bonnie, your imagination is running wild.”
Tobias and John, hearing Andrew’s comment, felt they had overthought the situation. From Andrew’s words, it was clear he had met the Sunrise Group’s general manager. Thus, they were more convinced that Jeremiah was not an ordinary man.
Andrew deferred to Jeremiah completely. If Andrew looked down upon the Lewis family, it was evident that Jeremiah would think even less of them.
Bonnie also thought it unlikely that Yvette had any connection with the Sunrise Group, but couldn’t resist countering Andrew. She and Andrew seemed to be natural adversaries.
“How do you know? What if Yve is actually the chairwoman behind Sunrise Group? She’s just low–profile, unlike you,” Bonnie said.
Jeremiah glanced thoughtfully at Yvette, Yvette ignored Jeremiah’s gaze and focused on playing a game on her phone.
Bonnie took a quick look and couldn’t understand the game Yvette was playing. The game’s interface was in a language and looked like a competitive type.
foreign
The game Yvette was playing was actually a new online game by Sunrise Group, but it was still in beta and had not been released to the public
As Andrew was about to shoot back, the waiter knocked on the door, interrupting his argument with Bonnie. After all the dishes they ordered were served, the table was full. Jeremiah placed all the spicy food closest to Yvette.
No one noticed Jeremiah’s actions except for Yvette, who was aware of his intention. She liked spicy food. Seeing Jeremiah’s gesture, Yvette paused for a moment while preparing her dipping sauce, then casually speared a piece of meat with her fork.
As usual, Jeremiah ate very little. After Yvette finished each plate of food, he would pass her additional dishes that she liked. The others at the table, sitting across from Yvette and Jeremiah, didn’t bother them and focused on their own steaks.
Tobias glanced at the caviar in front of him and found he had lale appetite. The young couple’s sweet romance made his own food seem less enjoyable.
John felt a twinge of bitterness. Yvette was so beautiful and talented that he had long known he was not worthy of her; only a
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man like Jeremiah deserved to stand by her side. However, he quickly reconciled with this thought. Life was not just about romance, but also about friendship. He was willing to stay by Yvette’s side as a friend.
Everyone was once again astonished by Yvette’s large appetite as they watched her gradually finish all the food she ordered.
Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. When the waiter entered, he respectfully bowed to Jeremiah. “Mr. Chavez, Mr. Langford from the private dining room opposite asked me to check if you have time and if it would be convenient for him
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Jeremiah put his food aside. Without even looking up, he said coldly, “Uh–hum.”
The waiter didn’t know what he meant. Since Jeremiah looked too intimidating, he dared not ask him again. He looked at Andrew as if asking for help!
The waiter remembered that Jeremiah, Yvette and Andrew had come here together last time. Jeremiah and Yvette both looked cold and unapproachable, though very attractive. He fell anxious and dared not ask too many questions.
Moreover, the person requesting to see Jeremiah was the mayor of Seacrity, who frequently appeared on news channels. Even the mayor had to send someone to inquire if Jeremiah was available, leaving the waiter almost too intimidated to guess Jeremiah’s identity.
Seeing the waiter’s pleading look, Andrew decided to respond on Jeremiah’s behalf. He felt like he might as well be asking Jeremiah for a paycheck at this rate.
Jeremiah is available. Have him come over.” Andrew said.
The waiter finally breathed a sigh of relief. He had been worried that if Jeremiah refused, the mayor might direct his frustration at him.
After the waiter left, Andrew complained to Jeremiah, Jeremiah, could you be a bit more approachable? Can’t you see you scared the waiter so much that he was afraid to speak?”
Jeremiah gave him a glance and continued eating with his usual limpassive expression. Andrew could only give up.
Bonnie, noticing Andrew’s discomfort, snickered quietly to herself. When Andrew caught her, she flashed him a teasing smile. Frustrated, Andrew could only vent his irritation on his food. He hadn’t expected that even Bonnie had found an opportunity to mock him.
prepared
After dinner, Yvette needed to return to finish the assignment Tobias had left. She stood up, thanked Jeremiah, and to leave. Bonnie, John, and Tobias, who had finished eating earlier, quickly gathered their things and readied their bags to leave with her.
At that moment, Jeremiah stopped Yvette. “Wait. I’d like to introduce you to someone.”
Yvette considered it for a moment and then sat back down. The others, not wanting to leave before Jeremiah had finished, also stayed. After all, Jeremiah had paid for the meal, and it seemed improper to leave before he had.
Wyatt was dining out with the Seacrity Chamber of Commerce today. Although big shots like them typically wouldn’t choose a steakhouse like this, this particular one was owned by Wyatt’s sister–in–law.
Since she spent most of her time abroad and rarely returned, the restaurant was usually managed by Wyatt’s wife, providing a more private setting.
As the mayor of Seacrity, Wyatt’s presence would always create a stir, so he had specifically requested his secretary to arrange for dinner at this steakhouse. To his surprise, he saw Jeremiah and Andrew there, which delighted him.
Since the last incident, Jeremiah had only visited his office once and had not been seen again. Wyatt had been hesitant to disturb or seek him out, fearing to offend someone known for his ruthless methods in Betrico,
However, now that they had run into each other, Wyatt was eager to find an opportunity to get close to Jeremiah. Wyatt planned to return to Betrico in the future. Building a good relationship with Jeremiah would be beneficial. It would be much harder to approach Jeremiah once he was back in Betrico.
In Wyatt’s private dining room, the beads of the Lewis family, the Chambers family, and the Smith family were all present. However, the Carter family sent Rebecca, as Robert’s influence within the family had already been diminished.
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At the table, the four appeared to be getting along harmoniously, Rebecca and Zachary seemed to be enjoying themselves, as if Yvette had never forced Victor to apologize. They tacitly avoided discussing the incident, knowing that their primary purpose for being here was to advance their own family’s interests, and there was no need to create any unpleasantness. Seeing Wyatt preparing to leave, they were concerned that they had somehow offended the mayor and quickly stood up. “Mr. Langford, did we do something wrong? Why are you leaving so soon?”
Yes, please stay a bit longer. We’d love to hear more of your advice?
Indeed. A word from you is worth more than ten years of study
Their flattery was evident. Wyatt smiled, but then turned serious. He understood that some relationships need to be handled with care, considering the historical issues of political and business entanglements.
As the mayor of Seacrity, he had been cautious about this. Seacrity was merely a stepping stone for him, and he couldn’t afford any blemishes on his record before returning to Betrico.
Despite receiving numerous gifts from Seacrity’s four major families, Wyatt had never accepted them nor explicitly sided with any family.
The invitation to this dinner was to discuss the upcoming commercial development, with each party hoping to gain a share. Wyatt, ever shrewd, enjoyed his meal and drinks without making any promises before preparing to leave.
Zachary, Rebecca, and the others were not ready to give up and sought to glean more information.
“Sorry, everyone. I’ve run into an acquaintance and really need to go now. Please enjoy the rest of your meal. As for the commercial development plans, the government will issue a public tender. Just try your best,” Wyatt said.
With this, Zachary and the others had no choice but to let Wyatt go, watching as he departed.
Rebecca stared thoughtfully at the direction Wyatt had gone. It didn’t seem like he was just making an excuse to leave; he appeared genuinely eager to meet someone. She was curious about who could be important enough for the mayor to rush
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Zachary approached and interrupted Rebecca’s thoughts. “Rebecca, how have you been lately?”
Rebecca turned to him with a cold smile, her tone somewhat unfriendly. “Mr. Chambers, of course, I haven’t been well. After all, I’ve lost 160 million dollars. Your daughter is quite something; she even forced my brother to apologize in person. It seems our families‘ marriage arrangement displeases her!”
Zachary was taken aback. To be honest, he admired Rebecca for her courage, determination, and intelligence. He didn’t understand why she was being so harsh and irrational today.
In fact, Rebecca’s reaction was understandable. This was the first major setback she had faced since taking over the company, and their network security system was still inadequate.
The virus was so sophisticated that even international teams struggled to handle with it. She had received considerable criticism from Claude over the issue, leaving her with a lot of pent–up frustration. Zachary had just become her outlet for that frustration today.
Zachary was confused. He knew Yvette had forced Victor to apologize, but he didn’t see how the 160 million dollars loss was related to him.
“Rebecca, Yvette did act inappropriately and embarrassed Victor but how does the 160 million dollar loss relate to the Chambers family? That’s not a joke to be taken lightly,” Zachary said.
Rebecca studied Zachary closely, confirming that he genuinely new nothing about the situation. If he had known about the top hacker behind Yvette, he wouldn’t have sent her away to stay in a dorm.
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Suddenly, Rebecca’s expression changed as a realization hit her. Her earlier gloom lifted, and her tone became much
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“Sorry, Mr. Chambers. I was just so upset that I said something stupid. Please don’t mind it. I’ll visit you when I have time.” she said, then picked up her handbag and left.
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Wyatt entered after knocking on the door, only to see Jeremiah banding Yvette a tissue. He was shocked by the scene.
Jeremiah was known for his aloofness with women, and in Betrico, many socialites admired him from afar. During his time. in Betrico, Wyatt had never heard of Jeremiah being involved with any young women, so he was curious about Yvette’s background.
Yvette was indeed striking, but her casual demeanor suggested she wasn’t from a prestigious family.
Wyatt quickly put aside his curiosity about Yvette. Regardless of who she was, it wasn’t his place to inquire.
Besides Andrew, everyone else present appeared to be ordinary people, and they seemned quite young.
As soon as Wyatt entered. Tobias stared at him in shock. When he finally regained his senses, he stood up abruptly, banging his knee against the edge of the table, wincing in pain. John and the other jumped at Tobias‘ reaction, looking at him in confusion. Even Yvette glanced over.
“Mr. Langford!” Tobias asked, visibly astonished.
Wyatt, looking warm and friendly, seemed a world away from his earlier demeanor with Zachary and Rebecca. Jeremiah, what a coincidence running into you here.”
Jeremiah, still looking at Yvette, casually replied, “Yes, I’m here having dinner with friends.”
Andrew, with a grin, asked, “Mr. Langford, you’re not following us, are you?”
Wyatt quickly denied it, his tone anxious, afraid of being mistaken for a stalker. “No, absolutely not. This restaurant is owned by my sister–in–law. She’s rarely here, so the place is managed by my wife. I was invited to dinner here to avoid trouble, and running into Jeremiah and you was purely coincidental.
Andrew chuckled. “I was just joking, Mr. Langford, you look so nervous.”
Wyatt was nearly unnerved by Andrew’s comment; the joke wasn’t amusing to him at all.
Jeremiah, however, didn’t suspect that Wyatt had been deliberately following him. He trusted that Wyatt wouldn’t risk having someone investigate his whereabouts, and believed that Wyatt wasn’t foolish enough to do such things.
After greeting Jeremiah, Wyatt turned to Tobias, who had clearly recognized him. “Hello, I’m Wyatt Langford. May I know your name?”
Tobias was taken aback, hardly believing that the Mayor of Seacrity was standing before him so graciously. Nervously, he replied, “Hello, Mr. Langford. I’m Tobias Sunderland, a physics professor at Argrol University. I had the pleasure of meeting you once during a seminar with the university president.”
Wyatt was surprised to find that Jeremiah’s company included a university professor. “Please, sit down. Don’t let my presence disrupt your dinner with Jeremiah. I just came by to say hello and will be leaving soon
Wyatt knew the importance of knowing when to step back and showed tact in his conversation. While chatting Jeremiah and Andrew, he also paid attention to John and Bonnie After learning they were students at Argrol University, he encouraged them to continue their studies diligently.
Most of the conversation was dominated by Wyatt, with Jeremiah listening and Andrew interjecting humorously, making the atmosphere quite pleasant. Finally, Wyatt settled the bill with the waiter and exchanged a few more words before leaving-
Throughout the encounter, Tobias, John, and Bonnie were visibly uneasy. Jeremiah and Andrew remained calm, and Yvette looked careless. She merely glanced at Wyatt when she learned his identity before resuming her game on her phone, paying
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no attention to their conversation.
Bonnie was stunned for a long time after discovering Wyatt’s identity. She struggled to understand the topics discussed among Jeremiah, Andrew, and the others, only grasping that the amiable man before her was the Mayor of Seacrity, a prominent figure in the news. For Bonnie, it was the most surreal day.
“Mr. Sunderland, was that really the Mayor? I can’t believe I was chatting with him! He even encouraged me to study hard. I feel so lucky!” Bonnie exclaimed.
Andrew tapped Bonnie on the head. “Get over it. He’s just a mayor. What’s there to be excited about?”
Bonnie, not picking up on Andrew’s tone, rubbed her head and said, “Hey, I’m just happy. Can’t you see? The mayor said the future of this country depends on young talents like us! Hmph!”
To bolster her point, Bonnie looked at Yvette. “Right, Yve?”
Yvette put away her phone and nodded carelessly, which only made Bonnie more pleased and proud.
Tobias and John, however, were not so naive. They noticed that Wyatt, as mayor, needed to send the waiter to ask if he could meet Jeremiah. His deference and cautious flattery towards Jeremiah were striking.
While Wyant’s attitude towards Andrew was also telling, it was clear he treated Andrew as an equal, which was intriguing considering the mayor’s high status in Seacrity.
Tobias and John couldn’t fathom how Jeremiah and Andrew, two prominent figures, could be involved in roles like library staff at Argrol University.
Rebecca followed Wyatt out and saw him enter the room across the hall Curious about who could warrant such a personal visit from Wyatt, she wondered if there was someone important in Seacrity that she hadn’t heard of.
Wyatt’s secretary, Janet Miller, was stationed at the door. When she saw Rebecca approaching and peering inside, she understood Rebecca’s curiosity. Janet walked over to Rebecca, who greeted her with a friendly smile, hoping to gather some information.
Rebecca approached gracefully, but Janet quickly blocked her path. “Ms. Carter, you can’t go any further. Mr. Langford is meeting a private acquaintance, and it’s not appropriate for too many people to know about it. I hope you understand.”
Rebecca’s face momentarily showed embarrassment, but she quickly recovered, flashing a bright smile. “Oh, I’m sorry. I just wanted to use the restroom and noticed you here, so I thought I say hello.”
Janet chose not to nail her and smiled back. “You might want to ask the waiter over there”
Realizing that pressing further would only make things awkward Rebecca turned and left. Halfway down the corridor, she paused and said in a playful tone, “Ms. Miller, I hope Mr. Langford doesn’t find out about my little detour. It’s quite embarrassing.”
“Don’t worry. I won’t mention this minor detail to him,” Janet assured her. Rebecca, relieved, then departed
However, as soon as Wyall came out of the room, Janet informed him of Rebecca’s visit. Wyatt, displeased with Rebecca’s meddling, decided to give her a warning.
Rebecca hadn’t anticipated that her attempt to gather information would backfire, resulting in her offending the mayor and The Carter family receiving only a minimal profit from the upcoming business district project.
As Yvette came out of the restroom, she coincidentally encountered a slightly inebriated Zachary. She also saw Lucas, who was here to pick him up.
“Lilian, Lilian, is that you?” Zachary asked.
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Yvette paused and looked back at him with lowered eyes, her expression unreadable. Facing Zachary, she remained detached.
Lucas was surprised to run into Yvette at the steakhouse. He calculated that it had been a week since Yvette left the Chambers family. “Hello, Ms. Zeller. Mr. Chambers came here for business and drank too much, so I’m here to take him. home, Lucas said.
Hearing what Lucas said, Zachary sobered up a bit and, recognizing Yvette, felt a pang of guilt. He regretted his hasty decision to send Yvette to the dormitory and had been feeling remorseful for days.
“Yvette, are you dining here too? Zachary asked.
Yvette adjusted her coat and responded coolly, “Yes”
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Yvette’s indifference made Zachary heartbroken. He truly didn’t know how to handle this daughter of his.
Zachary rubbed his head, feeling frustrated.
Yvette was ready to walk away.
Zachary quickly said. “Come home. Yvette. I was just angry and
The hair on Yvette’s forehead hung down as her brow furrowed slightly with a hint of impatience. Her demeanor was cold. and firm. “No need. The dorm is fine.”
Zachary steadied himself, his tone tired. “Yvette, if you don’t want to return to the Chambers family, you can stay at the mansion I’ve given to you. It’s…”
Zachary paused, lost in memories. He and Lilian had their happiest times at that mansion. But since she left without saying goodbye, he rarely went there anymore, afraid that the place would bring back emotions.
Yvette looked up. Seeing the sadness in Zachary’s eyes annoyed her. To her, it was worthless to show affection now. “If you’re done talking. I’m off
Yvette’s words pulled Zachary back from his thoughts. That was the place where your mother and I used to live. I’ll have Lucas bring you the keys tomorrow.”
Yvette didn’t respond and turned to leave.
Zachary instructed Lucas to find out what Yvette had ordered. He thought she was with her classmates and wanted to pay
her bill
After ten minutes, Lucas came back looking shocked. He didn’t speak for a while.
Zachary sensed something was off and asked, “What’s the matter? Did you pay Yvette’s bill?”
Lucas hesitated, words stuck in his throat. He needed a moment to organize his thoughts. The news he received was shocking and hard to take in. “Mr. Chambers, I asked the front desk where Miss Yvette was sitting, and they said she was in
the VIP Room.”
Zachary sobered up. The VIP Room?
Few people were aware that the steakhouse was owned by Wyatt Zachary only discovered its connection to Wyatt after he unexpectedly saw Wyatt’s wife managing the place and did some thorough investigation.
He wondered, We were unable to book the VIP Room, as it was set aside for honored guests. How did Yvette manage to have a meal there?”
Lucas‘ reply shocked Zachary. “Mr. Chambers, by the time I arrived, someone had already paid ber bill
Zachary asked, “Who?”
Lucas‘ stern voice was tinged with a slight tremor. “Sir, it was Wyatt!”
Momentarily confused, Zachary asked again, “Who?”
Lucas confidently repeated. “Sir, it was Wyatt, Mr. Langford”
Zachary’s eyes widened as he looked at Lucas, whose expression confirmed that the information was indeed true.
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“How did Yvette get involved with Wyatt?‘ In a moment, Zachary imagined the worst–case scenario–Yvette had become Wyatt’s mistress. Otherwise, he couldn’t figure out what kind of relationship they could possibly have.
Zachary was furious as he thought of that. “My daughter is only 20 years old, and Wyatt is much older than she is. How disgraceful!
Lucas initially had the same thought but then reconsidered, finding it unlikely.
He didn’t think Yvette was the type to do that. Her pride wouldn’t permit her to become anyone’s mistress.
Seeing Zachary clutch his chest, Lucas quickly pulled out the medicine he had prepared from his pocket and Zachary,
gave
it to
After taking the medicine. Zachary felt a little better but still spoke weakly. “Bring Yvette back. I need to speak to her. If she has done anything to disgrace the Chambers family, I won’t forgive her.”
Lucas felt Zachary was overly worried and losing his composure. He thought, The relationship between Mr. Chambers and Ms. Zeller had already hit rock bottom. If he keeps blaming her without understanding the situation, their father–daughter bond might really be severed”
Lucas said. “Mr. Chambers, I don’t think Ms. Zeller would do something like that. I suggest you wait a bit. There might be a misunderstanding.
Zachary looked displeased but couldn’t let it go. He took out his phone and called Yvette.
When Yvette returned to the private room, Tobias and the others had left, leaving only Jeremiah, who stared intently at her. His dark eyes were sparkling, his skin was pale, and his voice was husky “You’re back, he murmured seductively.
Yvette nodded slightly. “Where are Bon and the others?”
Jeremiah replied, “Andrew gave your friend a ride home, and Mr. Sunderland left with that guy from your class.”
“Andrew?” Yvette frowned,
Jeremiah could tell what Yvette was thinking and explained further, “No need to worry. Andrew just runs his mouth. He won’t do anything. Your friend is perfectly safe.”
Yvette looked at him, puzzled, her tone confused. “Safe? That’s not what I meant. I’m worried it might not be safe… for Andrew.
Jeremiah didn’t quite understand her words.
Yvette sniffed and spoke slowly. “Bonnie mentioned she tends to act up when she drinks. We just had steak, and I saw her secretly drinking a few glasses. The wine you ordered is pretty strong, so now…”
Yvette didn’t need to say the rest; Jeremiah understood it..
Jeremiah stood up, his trousers were straight without a wrinkle. He picked up his coat from the chair and wrapped it around Yvette’s shoulders.
Yvette looked up at him, slightly puzzled, as Jeremiah lowered his head slowly. Their eyes met
“Let’s go. Andrew knows what to do. No need to worry, Jeremial said.
Yvette glanced sideways at Jeremiah but said nothing
Inside the Jeep, Jeremiah drove while Yvette sat in the passenger seat, texting someone.
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Yvette put away her phone. Her voice, with a slight hoarseness after having steak, sounded particularly pleasant. “Not bad?
Jeremiah nodded. “Compared to your Frixyia?”
Yvette thought for a moment and said, “I can’t compare. I don’t really know Frixyia.”
Jeremiah glanced at her. Noticing she pondered seriously before responding, he knew Yvette was telling the truth.
He thought, “Yvette’s skill in Frixyia is good enough for her to work as a translator, yet she still claims she doesn’t really kno it. Such a mysterious lady!
After that, Jeremiah focused on driving without saying anything further while Yvette closed her eyes to rest.
As they approached the entrance of Argrol University, a phone with a ringtone of a unique piano melody suddenly rang.
Yvette glanced at the phone number and hung up. The caller kept calling persistently. Annoyed, Yvette eventually turned it
off.
When Zachary called again, he got a message notifying him that the phone was turned off, making him so furious that he threw his phone on the ground.
After dropping Yvette off at Argrol University, Jeremiah went to meet Simon. No one knew what they talked about, but Jeremiah became a substitute teather in the physics department the next day.
Early in the morning. Bonnie came to class with two dark circles under her eyes. As usual, when she entered, she saw Yvette lying on the desk, asleep.
People around were whispering, mostly about what happened with Sharon in the auditorium yesterday.
The story about Yvette and Sharon spread around Argrol University again.
Some said Yvette was too harsh, using a guy to bully Sharon and leaving Sharon no way out, calling Yvette cold–hearted and
unkind.
Others supported her, saying she did the right thing.
The forums were buzzing, but in reality, no one dared to say anything in front of Yvette after seeing how Sharon was dealt
with.
Early that morning. Sharon came to withdraw from school. She didn’t stay a minute longer after completing the procedures. Bonnie sat next to Yvette and turned to glare at the people who were whispering.
The girls immediately went silent, not daring to say more. It wasn’t Bonnie they were afraid of, but Yvette who backed her
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John was conspicuous, holding a bunch of colorful envelopes with a complicated expression.
Seeing Bonnie copying something while Yvette was napping, he quietly walked over and sat right next to them. “Hey, Bonnie, what’s with those dark circles? How late were you up last night? You’re almost turning into a raccoon.”
Bonnic nodded weakly, her voice just as listless. “I didn’t stay up. Forget it. Let’s not talk about it.”
John didn’t ask any further.
Seeing John brought over a pile of envelopes, Bonnie leaned in curiously. “John, who knew you were so popular? Someone sent you love letters and so many of them! I never saw that coming”
She sized him up after saying that.
John shook his head with a wry smile.
Bonnie was puzzled, unsure of what he meant.
“Not mine,” he said, pausing to glance at the sleeping Yvette and pointing at the latter. “They’re for our goddess. Guys from another faculty asked me to give them to her. They cornered me outside my dorm this morning.”
Bonnie looked at the colorful envelopes, then at John’s helpless face, and finally understood. “Let’s wait until Yve wakes up
then
John nodded as he thought, ‘Better let Yvette handle her own things
While the two were whispering, someone outside the door came to deliver a message for Yvette to visit the Principal’s office. The physics classroom went silent as everyone turned to look at Yvette, who was slumped over her desk.
Everyone wondered, Who exactly is this transfer student, some kind of big shot? Mr. Sunderland personally invited her? At Argrol University, who else could have the principal send someone to find them besides Ryan?’
Bonnie knew Yvette would be grumpy if woken up, guessing it would take Yvette about an hour to get up by herself. But with Simon personally calling, they couldn’t delay. Bonnie gathered her courage and gently nudged Yvette.
Her hand barely touched the edge of Yvette’s shirt when Yvette’s eyes flew open, full of alertness and a hint of fierceness.
Bonnie jolted in surprise. Her hand froze, and her body tensed.
Yvette returned to her senses and realized she was in a classroom instead of an arena in Afria.
The intensity in Yvette’s eyes slowly faded, and her usual laid-back attitude returned. She glanced at the dumbfounded Bonnie and said nothing. She couldn’t care less about her perfect image.
Bonnie then said, “Ms. Gorgeous, Mr. Sunderland wants to see you in his office.”
Yvette nodded, casually threw on her jacket, and walked leisurely toward the Principal’s office. She bumped into Patrick on the way.
Patrick gave her a look without saying anything and left.
The fact that Jeremiah managed to bankrupt the Sullivan family in just half an hour yesterday was a shock for Patrick. Until he knew more about Jeremiah, he didn’t dare cause trouble for Yvette.
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something had dampened her spirits.
He asked, “What’s wrong, Bonnie?”
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Bonnie stayed silent for a while before answering, her voice muted and downcast. “John, what do you think Ms. Gorgeous is like?”
To me, she’s the best person in the whole world. John nodded firmly, his tone leaving no room for doubt.
Seeing the determination in John’s eyes, Bonnie hesitated and said, “Earlier, Yve’s glare was really scary, like… Bonnie struggled to find the right words before she continued, “Yeah, like a wolf. It was intimidating.”
John thought it over for a while. He understood why Bonnie was acting differently. She found out that Yvette wasn’t how she imagined.
He asked, “Bonnie, why do you enjoy spending time with Yve? Isit just because she’s pretty or cool? You’ve created an image of her in your mind, but maybe that’s not the real her. So if you’re not sure you want to be friends with her, then I’d suggest keeping some distance.
Bonnie’s face went pale. She thought, John is right. I had always imagined what Yvette was like without really knowing her past. How can I be worthy of being Yvette’s friend if I’m acting this way? No matter what, Yvette is Ms. Gorgeous, and nothing car change that
After figuring things out, Bonnie perked up, shaking off her earlier gloom. Patting John on the shoulder, she returned to her usual carefree self. “Thank you. I get it now. I’ll explain to Yve later!”
John gave a helpless smile. He thought, “Wow! Bonnie is the fastest person to change moods I’ve ever met.
In the Principal’s office, Simon sat on the main couch while Yvette sat across from him.
Wearing a white T-shirt and jeans, she lazily slouched against the couch. Her sharp gaze was icy, giving off an air of casual defiance.
When facing Simon, she showed no trace of fear or anxiety, completely different from the usual students.
Simon thought, “Yvette put herself on equal standing with me. What an interesting kid. Rebellious and free-spirited. Such at unique personality!’
Simon pushed the freshly brewed coffee over s
Ms. Zeller,”
voice was gentle, his action humble, like a kind old gentleman. “Try some,
Yvette didn’t hesitate, reaching over to take it. Nodding politely, she thanked Simon, then downed the coffee in one go before placing the empty cup on the rosewood table.
Simon wasn’t annoyed. He happily refilled the empty coffee cup “Ms. Zeller, do you know why I called you here?”
Yvette nodded. “I know. It’s about Siren, right?”
Simon didn’t expect Yvette to be so direct by immediately bringing up the question he wanted to ask, leaving him temporarily unsure of what to say.
Simon, being the principal, only took a few seconds to regain his composure, though his tone became much more serious. “Ms. Zeller, since you know, can you tell me what your relationship is with Siren?”
Afraid that Yvette might evade the question, Simon quickly added, “Don’t even try to say you don’t know him. His papers are extremely valuable, yet he gave you a special recommendation for admission. I won’t believe it if you say you two don’t know each other.”
Yvette’s fingers rhythmically tapped on the armrests of the chair making Simon’s heart pound with anxiety.
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dy. “I know Siren, but don’t waste your time. She won’t show up again.
Persistent, Simon asked, “Is there truly no chance, Ms. Zeller? Siren is crucial for our nation’s new chip research. Mr. Owens from the capital’s physics lab has been searching everywhere for Siren and even…” Simon paused suddenly,
He sighed. “Ms. Zeller, please convey my sincerity, I hope Siren will consider it carefully”
Tll pass it on your message, but don’t get your hopes up, Yvette replied.
Hearing Yvette say that, Simon couldn’t help but feel a little relieved, even the slightest hope was worth the effort.
At the moment, only Yvette could contact Siren, so Simon had to put all his hopes on her.
“If there’s nothing else, Mr. Sunderland. I’ll be going now,” said Yette.
Simon noticed Yvette seemed a little tired, so he didn’t say more and just told her to get some rest.
When Yvette walked to the door, she heard Simon’s sigh from behind.
A hint of irritation showed on Simon’s face as he grumbled inwardly, ‘Forget it. I’ll just send a few more emails!
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After leaving the Principal’s office, Yvette didn’t go back to the physics classroom but went straight to the nearby arcade.
When Eagle King arrived, Yvette was there playing a basketball game with some kids and enjoying herself. It was rare to see her act so playful and childlike, so he didn’t disturb her.
Eagle King was dressed in a floral tank top today, and his tattoo of an azure dragon across his arms was fully exposed outside. People passing by didn’t dare to look at him for long.
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Standing at the entrance, he took out a cigarette and lit it. Wisps of white smoke gently rose, stirring up memories buried in his heart.
In a daze, his mind drifted back to that rainy night seven years ag
Back then, he had just finished a mission but was ambushed due to his carelessness. He was gravely injured and fled into a narrow alley using his last strength.
By that point, he was too weak to move and could only wait for death. In their line of work, life and death had long since been unimportant.
But then, in a half-conscious state, he heard a cold, piercing voice. “Do you need help?”
His strong will to survive forced him to use his last breath to reply. “Yes” Then, he slipped into a deep coma. When he woke up, he was already in Yvette’s apartment.
What happened next!
“What are you thinking about?” Yvette turned around, holding some candy she’d won from the kids, and noticed Eagle King standing at the entrance, looking distant and lost in thought.
The latter stubbed out his cigarette and smiled mischievously. “Boss, you might want to look behind.”
Yvette glanced back in the direction Eagle King pointed. Those kids she had just played basketball with seemed about to cry
at any moment
‘Come on, it’s just some candy, right?’ she thought.
Juggling the candy in her hand, she sighed and walked back to return it to the kids. However, she kept one pink piece for herself.
Eagle King saw her sneaking move but decided not to say anything to avoid getting into trouble.
Suddenly, his expression turned serious, and his tone became formal. “Boss, people in Mysonna have been asking around about you. Word is it’s from the Goodman family. When did you cross them? Braydon Goodman is infamous. If he’s after you, it won’t be easy to shake him off.”
Yvette kicked a pebble at her feet, her voice calm and unconcerned. “Don’t worry about it He can’t reach me here. Let him make a fuss on his own.”
Eagle King chuckled wryly. “What’s it like having a boss who fears nothing? he wondered.
The Goodman family from Mysonna… Just hearing their names made people shudder. For decades, they had dominated the underground gangs in Mysonna
Braydon, especially, became notorious at a young age.
He was known for being ruthless, with a reputation for killing without a trace. His subordinates were unmatched, with no
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Eagle King turned worried on Yvette’s behalf.
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“All right, let’s head back to school,” Yvette said, the irritation in her heart mostly dissipated. The hostility in her eyes also disappeared, replaced by a carefree look.
Eagle King looked at her with a pitiful expression. “Boss, seriously? You called me over, but before I even get comfortable, you’re telling me to leave? That’s so unfairl
Yvette’s profile was sharp and alluring, radiating undeniable sharpness and arrogance, but her voice was soft as she commented, “You got a problem with that?”
Eagle King trembled inwardly. “No problem at all. By the way, are you really not taking that 100 million dollar deal?”
Yvette waved her hand dismissively, leaving behind only lier lean figure. Under the fading light of sunset, she appeared even more frail. “Nope,” she answered.
After Yvette left, Eagle King headed back to the bar.
Not far away, Winona quickly ducked aside, pretending to look at something, when she saw Eagle King turn back. Little did she know, the latter had already spotted her.
“Ha! Where’d this stray come from, thinking she could spy on us he muttered to himself.
Winona had stumbled upon Yvette by chance.
She was originally planning to visit the Carter residence. Rebecca, for some unknown reason, had insisted she come over for dinner. Normally, Winona would’ve been thrilled, but now, she had new goals and ideas, and she wasn’t as interested in Victor anymore as well. She was only going to the Carter residence out of obligation.
When she passed by the arcade, she saw Yvette playing games with a group of kids, and she stopped. A few minutes lat shi saw a man with an intimidating tattoo, wearing a tank top and blue flip-flops, strike up a conversation with Yvette.
Winona quietly used her phone and snapped a picture of the two of them looking quite close.
She was ecstatic. With the photo, she was confident that the distinguished man in the auditorium wouldn’t want to be with Yvette.
After watching Yvette part ways with Eagle King, Winona gathered her courage and started tailing the latter.
Eagle King, however, deliberately led her in circles. Wearing high heels, Winona had blistered feet from walking. She didn’t dare to cry in pain and could only force herself to keep up.
Eagle King stopped at a newsstand and bought a newspaper. He glimpsed at Winona’s disheveled appearance from the mirror above the stand.
He smirked with a wicked gleam in his eyes. He had already recognized her as Winona
After two hours of wandering, Eagle King finally returned to Night Bar.
Winona watched him go inside but didn’t dare follow. The bar wasn’t open yet, hence entering now might raise suspicion. She already knew where the guy hanging around Yvette worked, so she wasn’t worried about missing her chance. Victor had sent her over ten messages, asking where she was and urging her to hurry, but she ignored them all. Finding a quiet spot, she took a picture of her swollen, bleeding ankle and sent it to Victor along with her location.
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Victor rushed over as soon as he got Winona’s message, and he found her looking disheveled in a café. to her and asked what had happened.
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With teary eyes and a vulnerable expression, Winona explained 1-1 accidentally got hit by a cyclist and twisted my ankle, which is why I couldn’t make it to your place. I’m sorry”
Victor couldn’t care about the dinner anymore. He called for his driver and rushed Winona to the hospital.
Meanwhile, Rebecca was waiting at home, Seeing nobody return, she tried calling Victor, but he didn’t pick up. Her call came in just as Victor went out to get medicine for Winona, so he missed it.
Winona glanced at the phone and saw it was Rebecca calling. She stared at it for a long time but made no move to answer.
At Argol University’s cafeteria, Yvette ordered a ribs platter and was quietly enjoying it by herself. A few people nearby recognized her but only dared whisper among themselves.
Bonnie had been searching all over the school for Yvette. Finally she thought of checking out the cafeteria. To her relief, she found her there. Yvette’s eyes were lowered, her long and thick eyelashes hiding her gaze.
“Yve. I finally found you!” Bonnie exclaimed while wiping off the sweat on her face. She was panting from the running and grabbed the bottled water on the table and chugged it.
Yvette slowly picked up a piece of rib and murmured, “Not scared of me anymore?”
Bonnie scratched her head, a little embarrassed, but her tone was now firm. “Yve, I’m not scared of you.”
Werte took a bite of the rib and nodded approvingly. It’s tasty, she thought.
“Have a seat,” she said.
Bonnie knew it meant that Yvette had forgiven her. She happily sat down and animatedly began recounting the day’s events in physics class,
“Yve, guess what? We’ve got a new teacher in the physics department. Guess who it is?” she said.
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Yvette glanced up at Bonnie’s mysterious expression. A brief flicker crossed her eyes as she spoke coldly. “Jeremiah.”
Bonnie almost choked, coughing. “We, you’re amazing!” She rolled her eyes playfully and whispered, ‘I bet it was Top Dog who told you.
Yvette sighed, rubbing her temples exasperatedly. Does Jeremiali know that Bonnie called him “Top Dog? she wondered,
Bonnie rambled on, recounting everything that happened earlier that day. “Yve, you missed quite a show today! Top Dog was on fire today. Some guys from the physics department who isually think they’re all that because of their good grades decided to challenge him, but he answered all their questions without missing a beat, shutting them down completely. You should’ve seen it; it was epic”
Seeing Yvette listening without surprise, Bonnie thought. Of course, how could someone like me ever hope to reach the heights of these powerhouses?
As Yvette was finishing her meal, she bumped into Zeke and his group of rowdy friends. Zeke had heard about the recent events at school and was looking for an opportunity to meet Yvette.
He mainly wanted to ask about the guy who was backing her. Someone who could make the Sullivan family bankrupt in just half an hour and related to InnoCrest Technologies was no small fry.
He felt like someone was coveting what was rightfully his
One of Zeke’s friends started to make a scene. Zeke had been boasting to them that he was close with Yvette. Therefore, it wouldn’t make sense if he didn’t greet Yvette.
With a wide grin, Zeke walked over. “Yvette, you’re having lunch here too?”
Yvette looked up to see that it was Zeke. She ignored him and focused on eating her ribs.
Bonnie stood quietly on the side, too afraid to speak. It was clear to her that Yvette didn’t want anything to do with him.
Zeke had no choice but to call out to Yvette again. His heart fluttered with excitement as she looked up.
“Get lost, Yvette ordered.
Zeke’s expression changed immediately. Luckily, his friends were seated further away, or he’d be embarrassed. Not wanting to be the butt of jokes, Zeke forced a smile despite Yvette’s cold attitude,
“I just came here to say hi to you. I’ll leave now. Oh, by the way, Dad asked me to remind you to come home for dinner sometime.” With that, he turned and went back to his table.
He lied to his friends, telling them that his conversation with Yvette went well and that she was too shy to come over to say hello. And they believed him, agreeing that Zeke was right. After all, girls could be shy when they were in front of charming people.
After finishing their meal, Yvette and Bonnie went back to the physics classroom together. Zeke watched them leave, his gaze dark and unreadable.
The atmosphere in the physics classroom was buzzing with excitement.
Ryan had returned from his competition in another province, bringing home another trophy for Argrol University, along with a cash prize of 30 thousand dollars.
Though 30 thousand dollars wasn’t much to Ryan, whose family could spend the same amount for a single shirt, he had planned to donate the money to the physics department to buy new lab equipment. However, Simon insisted that he keep
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half of it to treat his classmates to a meal of sorts.
Ryan knew Simon meant well, trying to help him build better relationships with his classmates, but he just wasn’t used to socializing like that.
He thought about just letting it go, but students from the physics department overheard in the office and spread the word
back in class,
Reluctantly, he agreed to take them all to Sky Nimbus for a meal.
As soon as the students heard that Ryan was treating them at such a fancy place, they were over the moon and could hardly focus on the lesson after that.
When Yvette and Bonnie entered the classroom, they immediately noticed Rynn surrounded by an excited crowd, looking overwhelmed.
“Yve, see that guy surrounded in the middle?” Bonnie asked.
Yvette glanced over. It was hard not to notice. A guy. Pretty good-looking That was what Yvette could think.
To her, men were either alive or dead, and now, she could add a new category, a meal buddy.
Yvette wasn’t interested in who he was and just acknowledged it casually. “Yeah.”
“That’s Ryan. He’s the top studentin the physics department and Mr. Sunderland’s favorite. It’s no wonder Mr. Sunderland favors him; he’s exceptionally smart, always coming first in every exam, leaving the second place far behind. He had won countless competitions. Most importantly, he’s the sole heir to the Lewis family, one of the four major families in Seacrity. However, it seems he’s not interested in finance. He spends all his time in the physics lab. There’s a rumor circulating that his goals were not in Seacrity but in the national physics lab in Betrico. He’s weird though, pretty introverted, and reclusive. You never see him getting close to anyone, and given his prestigious status, not many dare to approach him, so he doesn’t really have friends at school,” Bonnie explained
Ryan felt uncomfortable being surrounded by the crowd. The constant chatter around him was making him restless. His eyes wandered, trying to find something to distract himself.
That was when his gaze met with Yvette’s unexpectedly.
Ryan was taken aback.
The girl stood lazily at the entrance, her blue jacket casually draped over her shoulders, with a carefree smile on her lips. Her entire demeanor screamed of a nonchalant defiance.
Confident. Arrogant. That was Ryan’s first impression of Yvette, but later, he would come to realize that she w
than that.
far more
At that time, Yvette had already reached a level unreachable by everyone else, becoming a figure he could only look up to
The crowd noticed Ryan’s fixed gaze. Turning around, they saw Yvette and Bonnie and went silent simultaneously. Ryan had just returned, so he naturally didn’t know what had happened. He was confused by the situation.
“Yvette, Bonnie, you’re back!” someone exclaimed.
Yvette responded with a simple hum. Her cold demeanor was nothing new to her classmates, and they were used to it. If Yvette suddenly started talking more, they’d probably think something was really off.
Bonnie, as the class representative, was quite popular with everyone.
Everyone started to explain what was going on to Bonnie. Apparently, Ryan had offered to treat the whole class to a meal at
go too.
Sky Nimbus. As soon as Bonnie found out, she immediately asked Yvette if she wanted to the whole class to a meal at
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Yvette shook her head at first but eventually gave in to Bonnie’s persistent persuasion.
Behind them. Ryan paused in the middle of flipping through his book when he overheard Yvette agreeing to come. He adjusted his glasses, then quietly returned to reading.
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That afternoon, the physics department’s students went back to their dorms early after class to get ready. The girls put on makeup: the guys styled their hair. Everyone was taking this dinner very seriously.
In their department, there wasn’t much room for entertainment. It was either writing papers or conducting experiments, day in and day out. It was nothing but data. So when a chance like this came up, it was hard to pass. Furthermore, it was Sky Nimbus that they were going.
Everyone was excited and eager to relax and enjoy themselves, and there was good reason for their enthusiasm.
Sky Nimbus was the largest club in Seacrity that offered dining, leisure, and entertainment elements. The annual membership fee alone was at least 660 thousand dollars, taking it a symbol of prestige and status by having a membership
there.
Being just a bunch of broke students, none of them had ever set foot in such a place.
If it weren’t for Ryan, some of them might never have had the chance to dine there in their lifetime. Therefore, most of the students in the physics department put extra care into their preparations for the night
It was said that the people who dined there were all suited-up, successful business types. To avoid looking out of place, the students had agreed that the merk would wear suits, while the women would don cocktail dresses.
In the dorm room, Bonnie shared the group chat messages with Yvette.
“No!” Yvette said, pulling the blanket over her head, intending to continue her nap.
Bonnie pouted. Feeling resigned, she went to her wardrobe to find a c**l dress. After all, she wasn’t an effortless beauty like Yverte
She had observed Yvette closely, noticing that even though she never used skincare, her skin was flawless and soft. Fairies didn’t have to deal with mortal problems, she thought and sighed.
By now, Bonnie was used to feeling defeated. She bet Yvette would still look stunning in a potato sack.
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At 8 pm., Ryan and the rest of the physics department students arrived at Sky Nimbus. Bonnie had dragged Yvette, sprinted the entire way, and barely arrived on time with just a minute to spare.
The
group, led by Ryan, marched confidently into Sky Nimbus
The cool air greeted them as soon as they stepped inside, a refreshing relief in the scorching summer heat. The spacious, spotless lobby, with its gleaming marble floors and grand chandeliers, and the uniformed staff at the reception areas made them feel nervous and uneasy.
The duty manager approached with a professional smile, his gaze precise, as he headed straight toward Ryan in a respectful
demeanor.
“Mr. Lewis, your reserved room is 101 Let me take you there personally, the manager said.
Ryan nodded. Although he wasn’t dressed in formal attire, his presence was completely different from when he was at school. Now, he embodied the presence as the heir of the Lewis family in Seacrity, one worth over 3.3 billion dollars.
The students exchanged glances. At that moment, they collectively realized that even though they attended the same classes, Ryan was someone far beyond their reach, and they respected the latter even more.
The manager had an eye for detail. After sitting in that position for so many years, he could immediately tell the status of a guest, even though the students wore what they thought were their best and most formal clothes.
I didn’t take long for him to recognize those outfits only cost about 600 dollars, with the most expensive not exceeding 670 dollars. He knew the elite society well. He’d heard that Ryan was studying at Argrol University, so he knew that the latter might be just showing his classmates around.
Other than Ryan, he held no regard for the others.
The group moved past the lobby to the back area, where their eyes were drawn to crystal-like tables surrounded by leather. couches and a large flat-screen TV hanging from the ceiling, providing a full surround experience. It was clear everything
there was state-of-the-art.
The manager deliberately described the specific services offered in Sky Nimbus. I assume this is the first visit for most of Mr. Lewis’ friends, so allow me to give a brief introduction. Every member here has access to their private luxury suite that comes with a gym, lounge, bath, and entertainment system. Should there be any need, we also offer professional personal trainers and spa skin treatments. As a diamond cardholder like Mr. Lewis, who pays an annual fee of 3.3 million dollars, he has access to every facility without the need for a reservation.”
The more the manager spoke, the more the students were in awe.
To them, it was not just a club, but a money pit. Just the membership fees alone cost 3.3 million dollars, and that didn’t even cover additional expenses.
Their initial excitement started to fade as uneasiness set in.
Unaware of his classmates growing discomfort, Ryan didn’t stop the manager’s endless commentary. To him, it was something ordinary
Just as the manager was talking endlessly, an impatient voice interrupted. “Are
you
done?”
The manager’s voice abruptly stopped.
From the beginning, Yvette had been quietly following behind the group. Dressed in black casual cap, she was hardly noticeable to most people.
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Since she was with Ryan, the manager knew better than to say anything inappropriate, so he held his tongue,
“Miss, my apologies. I just thought that since it’s your first time here, unlike Mr. Lewis, you might need an extra introduction. It’d be easier if you decided to get a membership card next time, the manager said.
The students all understood his words well. They might not have much money, but that didn’t mean they were too dumb to miss the sarcasm in his tone.
Their faces flushed with embarrassment, as they wanted to speak up but couldn’t find the right words.
Bonnie was too frustrated to stay silent. She was about to step forward to argue but was pulled back by Yvette’s delicate and soft hands.
In a voice as cold as ice, she asked, “Does your family own this place? Are you a member?”
The manager was taken aback, his expression turning sour
He’d been the manager of Sky Nimbus for years and knew at least a hundred wealthy clients personally. With his position, everyone had always given him respect. This was the first time he was openly mocked by a college student.
“That’s enough. We’re at the entrance. Just have the waiter come over and take our order,” Ryan interrupted.
The manager dared not show any attitude toward Ryan and only smiled. He called a waiter over and excused himself. His face darkened as he passed by Yvette.
Inside Room 101, there was a massive table that could seat around 40 to 50 people.
The private room had all kinds of entertainment systems and leisure equipment. One could spend an entire day there and not get bored at all.
Once everyone was seated, Ryan ordered the dishes and even thoughtfully asked if anyone had dietary restrictions. His manners were impeccable, leaving no room for criticism.
After the waiter left, a tense and uneasy atmosphere settled over the table. After what had just happened with the manager earlier, no one was thinking about the meals anymore.
They were all top students from Argrol University, yet here they were, being looked down upon over a simple dinner.
After Yvette sat down, she took out her phone, put on her headphones, and started testing a new game. She was unbothered. by others.
Everyone’s mood was down. Seeing everyone’s low spirits, Bonnie decided to brighten the mood. “Hey, Ryan, how’s the food at Sky Nimbus?” She was making small talk to break the silence,
Ryan didn’t have much experience with social interactions, so he wasn’t too concerned with the emotional shifts of others. He nodded earnestly. “It’s delicious. The chefs here were hired by the owner, Harry Golden, from all over the world
“Harry Golden?” Bonnie exaggerated her surprise, successfully capturing everyone’s attention.
“What an interesting name,” someone said.
“Yeah, his parents must’ve had big hopes for him. It’s like they want him to be rich!” the other commented.
“Right? Who’d have thought the owner of a place like this would have such an interesting name!” another chimed in.
“Exactly. His parents really set him up to be someone impressive one said.
“Well, he lived up to it. Look at how successful he is now!” the other said.
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“I feel like my name night be why I haven’t made it big yet, one commented.
‘Oh, please. Even if you were named ‘Emperor, you wouldn’t be able to run a club like Sky Nimbus,” the other said.
A burst of laughter was heard. The atmosphere in the room lightened, and soon the tension lifted as the group started chatting more freely.
“Yve, don’t you think this name is hilarious? I bet it was his grandpa who came up with it! Bonnie said.
Yvette had just finished her game with a perfect score. She pulled off her headphones and adjusted her collar.
“It wasn’t,” she said.
Bonnie was puzzled. “Wait, not what?”
Yvette stared intently at the phone screen, where a stream of codes was flying through. “It wasn’t his dad or his grandpa. He chose the name himself. Thought it sounded powerful.”
As she spoke, her fingers danced over the phone screen faster and faster, dazzling those watching.
Bonnie thought Yvette was just guessing and didn’t take her seriously. Seeing how busy the latter was on her phone, she
turned to chat with others.
Ryan was seated not far away from the two and overheard their conversation despite Yvette’s quiet voice. He was surprised
his own name. It was something Ryan knew because his dad mentioned it to that she was right. Harry had indeed cho
him once.
Ryan was the main character of the night. Whenever he got lost in thought, everyone’s eyes naturally turned to him.
Bonnie, in her usual carefree manner, was the only one among the group aside from Yvette who was not affected by what happened earlier.
“Ryan, what’s got you daydreaming?” she asked.
Ryan blurted out, “Thinking about Yvette’s words.”
As soon as his words fell, the entire table turned their heads and focused on Yvette.
Yvette, still wearing her headphones, slowly lifted her head and looked around, confused. “What’s going on?”
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Ryan snapped out of his thoughts. His checks flushed slightly. He deemed it impolite to keep staring at a lady.
Wette took out her earbuds. !
Ryan, looking at Yvette, asked, T’m sorry. I was thinking about what you just said. How do you know Harry gave himself that name?” He wasn’t the kind to meddle or get to the bottom of things, but on that particular day, his curiosity got the better of
him.
One of them asked, “What do you mean? Could it be that Yvette was right, and he did choose that name himself?”
Another added. “No way, it feels too…”
“I guess it’s possible…” someone murmured.
Ryan said, “Harry, the owner of Sky Nimbus, is an expatriate. His entire family moved abroad years ago. He picked the Clusian name to make things easier in the country. His real name is possibly Lisandro,”
Yvette frowned slightly. She glanced at Ryan, seeing only curiosity in his eyes, no hostility. Her voice was husky and cold. “Just a wild guess.”
Bonnie said. “Wow, Yve, even your wild guess was precise. Maybe we should set up a booth under the academy bridge and make some big bucks…”
The crowd burst into laughter.
vvelle gave Yvette gave a soft laugh, both doting and charming.
Another person said, “Come on, Bonnie. We’re the future of our motherland. Remember harmony, prosperity, and democracy.”
Bonnie put her hands on her hips, pretending to be fierce, which made everyone happy and finally brought the room to life.
Just then, the waiter arrived with the dishes, leading them to conclude the topic.
Waiters at Sky Nimbus underwent rigorous training and exams before beginning employment. The basic requirement wasn’t only hospitality; they had to know everything about every dish, from the ingredients to the cooking procedure, and even where the name came from.
The waiters knew it like the back of their hands. “Everyone, here we have chicken vesuvio, roasted squab, buffalo wings, meatball soup, shrimp remoulade, cedar-plank salmon, mushroom soup, and cioppino…”
The lead waiter clapped his hands. A line of waiters then set a small bowl in front of each person. “This is our signature top- tier sunchoke soup, flown in from Jugrea this morning. Enjoy.”
The waiter took a respectable stance in front of Ryan. He bowed politely and gently, saying, “Mr.Lewis, if you need anything, call me. I’ll be just outside.”
Ryan nodded.
The lead waiter led the staff, and within a minute, they had silently exited the room in an orderly manner.
After they left, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, musing, ‘No wonder this place is so upscale. Even the staff are professional and attentive…
Ryan invited everyone to start eating. Everyone exchanged glances, feeling hesitant to begin eating, as well as Bonnie, except for one person. Yvette crossed her legs, headphones around her neck, and picked up her fork, tasting the food before her.
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She said, “Not bad!
Seeing this. Bonnie swiftly grabbed her fork and started eating too. When they saw Yvette start eating, everyone relaxed and began to eat one after the other.
Finally, the meal they had been waiting for all day started. Everyone drank wine throughout the meal. The atmosphere gradually improved. They drank, played games, and sang cheerffilly, enjoying themselves.
After a few bites, Yvette found a couch away from the crowd, lay down, covered herself in a jacket, closed her eyes, and fell asleep. The TV next to her was still tuned to the financial news channel.
Regardless of how wild the physics students were, everyone appeared to have a mutual agreement to stay at least seven feet away from Yvette’s area, knowing her grumpiness when she awoke was no joke.
Ryan turned down the guys’ invitation and sat alone on the side. They knew he didn’t enjoy lively interactions, so they didn’t push him.
However, Ryan was preoccupied with the new chip research article that Simon had shown him. Simon said nothing; all he knew was that it was written by someone named Siren.
After reading the article, Ryan knew that anyone who could write such arguments must be a physics genius. His mind kept rearranging the data he saw that day, scrambling and reorganizing it in an infinite loop.
“Oh, look who we have here. Isn’t this Mr. Lewis?” A sarcastic voice came out loudly and clearly
As everyone turned toward the voice, they noticed a young man in his early 20s approaching, accompanied by a few young men and women. They were dressed in trendy attire, with a novel style that demonstrated their street smarts.
The music was turned off, and even those playing games paused. All activities in the room came to a halt.
“Ethan?” Ryan called out, frowning slightly.
The young man casually found a spot to sit, while the people he had brought along stood behind him, looking unfriendly. Although they were roughly the same age, the physics students appeared to be far more well-behaved.
“I thought such a noble person like you would have forgotten lowly people like me. I just came over to say hello,” Ethan Brooks said, laughing loudly but with irony.
Ryan cast an obvious disdainful look at him, responding, “Just get straight to the point. We’re having a private gathering with our department pals today. No outsiders are invited.”
Ethan smiled indifferently, saying, “Well since we ran into each other today, how about we take a gamble?”
Ryan frowned, musing. I don’t know about gambling. Is he truly attempting to stir trouble? It would be fine if I were alone, but with so many classmates here, if I refuse to accept the bet, who knows what Ethan will do?
Observing Ryan’s hesitation. Ethan turned up the pressure and cast an ill-intentioned glance at those behind him, his gaze malicious. “Mr. Lewis, if you refuse, what if your classmates happen to have something occur to them tonight and get hurt, don’t blame me for that.”
The physics department students had heard stories about Ryan and Ethan. Ethan was a junior in the physical education department.
According to Ethan’s girlfriend fell for Ryan and wanted to break up with Ethan to pursue Ryan, but Ethan
disagreed, and Ryan turned her down too. She got so upset that she jumped into a lake and couldn’t be rescued. Since then, the two had harbored grudges,
From then on, Ethan grasped every chance to cause trouble for Ryan. In truth, it wouldn’t have mattered for Ryan if it had been anyone else, but Ethan wasn’t an ordinary person.
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He was the only son of Seacrity’s deputy mayor, Daniel Brooks. Daniel got him in his old age, and he became so spoiled that he developed a reckless personality. He blamed Ryan for seducing his girlfriend and causing her death, so he held a grudge
One was the deputy mayor’s only son, and the other was the heir of the prestigious Lewis family. Neither could touch the other, but confrontations persisted.
Ryan was forced to accept this losing bet owing to blatant threats He knew he couldn’t win against Ethan, who spent all his time at nightclubs, playing dice with others. Losing money wasn’t the main issue. Most importantly, he couldn’t bring the Lewis family into public shame.
Ryan found himself in a quandary, unable to advance or retreat.
“How about I take the gamble with you?” When those words were spoken, the entire room was stunned.
Ethan surveyed the room until he spotted someone in an obscure corner with a jacket concealing her head. He mused, ‘Looks like a lady’s outfit. These legs are gorgeous.
Aside from Ethan and others who accompanied him, Ryan and the students from the physics department knew who was speaking.
Ethan said, “You want to gamble on his behalf, huh? How can someone who never shows their face boast like this? We’re betting way more than thousands of dollars.”
Yvette removed the jacket from her head, stood up, and strode over.
The crowd parted, automatically clearing a path, musing, How could we have forgotten that Yvette is also here?”
Looking at Yvette walking over, Ethan was completely stunned. He swore she was the most beautiful lady he’d seen in years. with a perfect figure, an impeccable face, and a cool, untamed aura. This was what people meant by the combination of angel and demon.
Ethan regained his composure. He spoke again, this time in a much softer tone. “Pretty lady, are you sure you want to gamble on Ryan’s behalf? Our bets start at 1.5 million dollars, with no upper limit, and we only accept cash. Have you thought about this?”
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