Jade recognized the person on the stage. It was none other than Neve, who was dressed for the occasion. Although Neve was wearing a mask, Jade still recognized her at a glance.Neve got off the moon and gracefully walked over to a piano to play. Soon, everyone was immersed in her beautiful piano music.Melanie nudged Jade, looking anxious. "Hey, you didn't prepare anything? This could affect your future position at school. Anyone can see that today's ceremony is all about preparing to fight for the title of Miss Clotheap."Jade, however, had no intention of vying for the title. She found this vain title meaningless and would rather spend her time and effort in the lab."Nope," she said nonchalantly.Melanie widened her eyes in disbelief. "Are you kidding me? Do you know what being Miss Clotheap represents? It's not just about your status at Clotheap University. It will also help your future development. The benefits your fame will bring you will extend beyond the title. Do you und
Caelan, who was dressed sharply in a suit, entered at a steady pace. His arrival made the entire venue stir, overshadowing Tiffany and Neve's performances earlier. Everyone craned their necks to catch a glimpse of the man who supposedly controlled the prosperity of Centus.As Caelan walked onto the stage, his handsome face and majestic air allowed him to make the crowd go quiet with just a glance. Many girls started clutching their chests, afraid of fainting from infatuation.The host broke into a cold sweat and anxiously looked for Jade in the audience. "Ms. Severin, please come to the stage."Jade was still in a daze. She had not expected such a grand gesture from Caelan."What are you waiting for? Get on the stage," Melanie urged Jade anxiously, giving her a push.Jade blinked and snapped out of her reverie. When she saw Caelan on the stage, she felt like she was going crazy. She had just wanted to attend the ceremony quietly, but now that seemed impossible.Melanie thought Ja
The host's question echoed the sentiment of many people present, who were also deeply interested in the answer.Caelan smiled as he glanced at Jade and said, "Because she likes it."The host had been waiting for Caelan to give a lengthy response, and she was so surprised by the brief answer that it took her a while to react."Mr. Fitzgerald cares deeply for Ms. Severin," the host said, unsure how to express her feelings. Apart from feeling envy and jealousy, all she could do was lament her own misfortune. Why couldn't she meet a rich, handsome, devoted man like this?Jade was so shocked by Caelan's words that her jaw almost dropped open. She looked at him in astonishment, as if he were a monster.Her expression gave too much away, so Caelan pinched her fingertips in secret and whispered in a voice only they could hear, "It’s just a business gimmick. Why are you so surprised?"Jade was speechless. She had read too much into it.Caelan was killing two birds with one stone, gaining
The next day, when the news broke out, photos of Jade and Caelan dominated half the front page of every newspaper. Everyone in school was discussing Jade, starting from her talent and her beauty and gradually moving on to the competition for the Miss Clotheap title.Tiffany’s supporters were not willing to back down and had posted stunning photos of her on the forum to compare them to Jade. The debate escalated, with neither side willing to concede.Someone then posted photos of Neve, and the discussion eventually turned into a battle for the title of Miss Clotheap.To ensure fairness, they even set up a voting poll.When Jade found out about this, the voting was already halfway through."Wow, Jade, did you see? Your votes have increased again. Your popularity is very high!" Melanie exclaimed, staring at the computer screen.Jade, who was uninterested in such trivial matters, just glanced at it and then focused on her own affairs. "How boring." She shook her head and went back
In Melanie's opinion, someone was deliberately spreading rumors to sabotage Jade's chances of winning the Miss Clotheap title. How could it be serious enough to force Jade to drop out of school?"Never mind, you wouldn't understand even if I told you. Try not to go to school in the next few days to avoid being implicated because of me," Jade said as she grabbed her jacket, putting on a hat and a mask. This was a critical time, and she had to be cautious, lest those brainwashed people did something extreme to her."Where are you going?" Melanie asked anxiously."I'm going to see someone," Jade replied.In Jade's previous life, she had not only experienced online attacks, but she had also become a target of bullying by everyone at school, all thanks to Neve's deliberate schemes. She had lived through four years of university life in constant fear, facing threats and humiliation every day—including being drenched with cold water, having her food tampered with, and being locked in the
For the first time, Lloyd felt that targeting Jade might have been a mistake. The last time the Zeal Group had collaborated with Neve, not only had they not gained any benefits, but they’d almost tarnished their reputation in the industry. This time, he had fallen into Jade's trap again."I want to see her." Lloyd's words startled his assistant. Jade's status was special—she was the future Mrs. Fitzgerald. Was Lloyd joking about wanting to see her?"I'm afraid Ms. Severin may not agree," the assistant warned him quietly.Lloyd nodded, so the assistant thought he had taken this into account. Unexpectedly, he said, "I'll go directly to the school to find her."The assistant stared in astonishment while Lloyd strode out of his office. Then, he drove straight to Clotheap University.As the heir of the Zeal Group, Lloyd might not overshadow Caelan in status, but he was still admired by the female students on campus, so his arrival upset the entire school."Oh my God, it's Lloyd. He's
In spite of this, Jade remained unfazed and let out a chuckle."Lloyd, what makes you think I would shake hands and make peace with you? We've never been friends in the past, and we certainly will not become friends in the future."He had smeared her name behind her back, then turned around and acted as if nothing had happened, chatting with her as if they were old pals. Such a person either had incredibly thick skin or no shame at all.Lloyd hadn't expected Jade to reject his request and even go as far as to mock him. His hurt pride made his expression turn fierce."Jade, are you sure you want to go against me? Don't think that just because you have the Fitzgerald Group backing you up, I can't touch you. The Zeals are not to be trifled with. You better think about this carefully."Seeking reconciliation and then resorting to threats when his attempt failed? Was Jade supposed to be afraid of him? It was laughable."Bring it on. If I even frown, I'll leave Clotheap University imme
In the afternoon, the campus forum was once again hijacked by a mysterious person. Posts about Neve being a hypocrite flooded the forum, not only detailing the way she had been bullying Jade but also explaining why Jade hadn't visited Leah—which was because Neve had stopped her from entering the house. They even posted photos of her rejecting the supplements Jade had brought, revealing her vile side. Everyone saw the scars on Jade's arms from when Neve had burned her with a cigarette during their childhood, along with various other pieces of evidence that shocked the netizens.Some busybodies even discovered that Neve had drugged Jade at her engagement banquet and ended up getting deflowered herself. However, due to lack of evidence, the netizens remained skeptical.Further down the thread were various photos intended to vilify Neve, making her look like a disaster scene.Upon seeing this, Melanie laughed until tears streamed down her face. "Well done, Jade. You've got quite the kna