Camila was already there when Chelsey entered the dean's office. At the sight of Chelsey, she told the dean, "Mr. Henderson, this is Chelsey Jenson, a freshman majoring in fashion design."First-year students used to be so well-behaved. I can't believe how difficult it is to manage them now."The dean, Nigel Henderson, nodded. "I understand. You may leave now. I'll handle it.""Alright. Thank you, Mr. Henderson."Camila shot Chelsey a withering look before swiftly exiting the dean's office and closing the door behind her.She firmly believed that with her stubborn nature, Chelsey would be out of control if she were not disciplined. Nigel looked at Chelsey solemnly, asking, "Are you Chelsey Jenson?""Yes." Chelsey nodded.She was mentally prepared for whatever punishment was coming her way. After all, she would never apologize to Quincy.But Nigel abruptly smiled and said, "You're Albert's outstanding student. We met a few years ago in his studio.""I'm sorry, but I don
Even Quincy never imagined that she would be the one getting punished, not Chelsey.The surveillance footage merely showed them colliding. It was difficult to determine who had done it on purpose.Refusing to accept the outcome, Quincy went to argue with Camila.Camila, who had a good relationship with Quincy, felt helpless, too. "The decision was made during a faculty meeting, and I don't know why it turned out like this. Don't worry, Quincy. Just keep doing your best. I'll push to get your disciplinary probation lifted."At that point, Quincy was already in tears. "Ms. Dalton, I've always been on my best behavior and never offended anyone. Why would Chelsey do this to me? She's too cunning."Camila was also at a loss. She tried to comfort Quincy, saying, "Don't cry. Tears won't solve anything. The conflict between you and Chelsey needs to be resolved privately."I don't know if she's cunning, but I'm surprised by the faculty's decision. Maybe she has evidence that she did
Shannon had a knack for handling men.While eating, Tobias casually said, "To be honest, I've long heard of you, Ms. White. I just didn't expect you to be so beautiful.""Oh? Where did you hear about me?" Shannon blinked and focused on Tobias. Her gaze was alluring, reflecting a myriad of emotions.Tobias' lips curled into a faint smirk. "I know you're Mr. Yates' ex-girlfriend."Shannon felt somewhat awkward after hearing Lucas' name.She replied in an embarrassed manner, "I've broken up with Lucas many years ago. It was simply some paparazzi spreading rumors. "He and his wife have been happily married for almost four years, and they even have a child who's almost one year old."When he heard that, a subtle hint of malice flashed across Tobias' eyes."Arent' Mr. Yates and his wife divorced already?" he inquired.Shannon did not expect that Tobias would be so interested in gossip. He even knew about Lucas and Chelsey's divorce. Giving it a second thought, Shannon didn't
Chelsey thought her name would be cleared after the school released the surveillance footage. However, many people accused her of having an inappropriate relationship with the dean, which led to Quincy, the "victim", being punished instead of her. Chelsey remembered that her classmates were all innocent when she was in university. How had university life transformed into something entirely unexpected in just a few years?She wondered if it was her or the school that had changed. She considered if it meant that the better the school, the less innocence it held. She now realized the harsh reality of how destructive rumors could be. There were already several versions of gossip circulating among her classmates. Some claimed she was Nigel's relative, while some went as far as saying she slept with him. Everyone sympathized with Quincy and cursed Chelsey behind her back. Even Kylie, who was on good terms with Chelsey when the semester began, started avoiding her. Kylie would
"I'm fine, really…" Lia insisted, but tears continued to stream down her face.Dianne felt uneasy. "Lia, tell me, why are you crying? I don't believe you're crying for no reason.""Grandma, it's better if you don't ask. I don't want to ruin your relationship with Chels."As Lia spoke, she wiped her tears, looking utterly aggrieved."Did Chels bully you?" Dianne inquired, her tone laced with worry."No, Chels didn't bully me. But she's unhappy at school, and it's not entirely her fault. She didn't do anything wrong."Lia continued to beat around the bush. Dianne became even more distressed as she refused to tell the truth.With no other option, Dianne could only approach someone she knew at the National University of Arts.Having received money from Lia, Dianne's contact followed her instructions and exaggerated Chelsey's situation.Suddenly, Chelsey was painted as a domineering and arrogant heiress at school. The acquaintance told Dianne that Chelsey threw coffee at her cl
Before Chelsey completely lost consciousness, she heard the woman whisper in her ear, "If you want your child to live, make Lucas pay with his life. Once he dies, your kid will be returned to you."Chelsey struggled to speak. She was weak and unable to utter a word. A second later, she plummeted into the bottomless abyss. Chelsey had no idea how long she had been unconscious. When she woke up, she found herself in the hospital ward.At the sight of Chelsey opening her eyes, Timothy gently stroked her forehead with joy and said, "Chels, you're finally awake."Memories from before she blacked out came rushing back. Chelsey abruptly grabbed Timothy's hand, saying, "Tim, my baby… Please save my child…"She spoke each word with difficulty. Tears streamed down her cheeks uncontrollably. "Save Collie… Oh, Collie…"Timothy grabbed some tissues and gently wiped Chelsey's tears. "Chels, I've already sent people to look for Collie. We'll definitely bring him back."Suddenly, Chels
Feeling sorry for her, Timothy embraced Chelsey, gently patting her back and reassuring her, "Lucas will definitely bring Collie back. Both of them will be fine."He knew what Chelsey wanted to hear. So, he said that to comfort her.With Timothy offering solace, Chelsey gradually calmed down. She refrained from being either too optimistic or too pessimistic. The best outcome would be for both Lucas and Cole to return safely. As for the worst-case scenario, Chelsey couldn't even bring herself to imagine it. Timothy, too, was worried neither of them could return. It would undoubtedly be a devastating blow to Chelsey if that were to happen. Despite her remarkable talent, her life was tragic. Timothy remained by Chelsey's side, fearing she might be unable to manage when the bad news arrived. Chelsey held onto the phone tightly. She lay on the bed like a zombie, her eyes dull and devoid of light. Timothy suggested, "Do you want to call Lucas now and tell him that Collie is his
Chelsey was stunned after hearing that familiar name. "Uncle Zach? Does he know Draco?" No matter how Chelsey racked her brain, she could never imagine Draco and Zach to be acquaintances. Draco was a notorious drug lord and a murderer, while Zach was the owner of a pharmaceutical company, saving people's lives. Timothy nodded, saying, "Zach has always had business dealings with Draco. But don't misunderstand. Zach isn't involved in any of those shady deals. "All he does is sell medicinal drugs and equipment to Draco. Although the money he makes isn't entirely clean, either."Chelsey could not help but shudder. She was a shareholder of Cosmic Pharmaceuticals. She wondered if that meant she was also involved in those suspicious transactions.Chelsey pondered momentarily. Then, she responded with a frown,"Just because Uncle Zach sells medicinal drugs to Draco doesn't mean they're close. Draco might simply be using his connections."Timothy chuckled and explained, "It's im