One by one, Brighton's students rose to their feet.Everyone clapped with all their might as their eyes brimmed with tears.Just moments ago, they thought they would be scorned for being students of Brighton. They had hated Brighton with every fiber of their being.But now, they found hope in Victoria's words.Slowly, others stood with them.The thunderous applause was even louder hanthan the one Victoria received when she had won against Fortuna as Brighton's representative.Benjamin looked at the woman on stage.Dressed in Brighton's uniform, she stood tall. Her eyes shone with determination, and her smile was gentle and confident.Victoria was enthrallingly beautiful.She was more captivating than any other person Benjamin had ever seen.Every word she said was powerful.Even without an amplifier, her voice echoed across the stadium.How could such a woman exist?She was flawless.The more Benjamin got to know her, the more he fell for her. Jayce and Fortuna's repres
Soon, Yves brought Jayce and the rest of Fortuna's representatives backstage.Luna was also among them.When she saw Victoria, she scoffed and said sarcastically, "Vic, you're still very good at stirring up people's emotions. Did you think a few words could change your outcome? What a joke! No matter what you say, Fortuna will never agree to work with such a treacherous school like Brighton."It's no wonder you're willing to be the dean of such a school. You're also a homewrecker. You ruined other people's relationships. Even your own family doesn't want you. You are nothing compared to Ms. Campbell—""Shut up!"Jayce glared at Luna and shouted in anger, "Haven't you said enough? Who asked you to come here? Why did you follow me? No one would think you were mute if you stayed quiet."He walked closer to Luna and whispered, "If you continue to slander Victoria, I'll ruin you too.""Jayce!"Luna looked at Jayce with teary eyes. She was hurt and annoyed by his words.One of her f
Everyone from Fortuna left.Jayce looked at Victoria with teary eyes. "Vic, you're just the same as before. As long as you want something, you'll do anything to achieve it. No one can stop you."His gaze was full of hurt and grievance. "We've been friends for so long. I made no promises, and we even fought over this. But you know me well enough to know I'll agree with what you want, even if I'm unwilling."You know I'll agree to let Fortuna collaborate with Brighton. If you're adamant about not returning to Yrindale, I wouldn't force you to get onto the airplane either."Victoria sat down. "I'll always fight to get what I want. You have your opinions, and I have mine.""So, are we enemies now? Are you giving up on Fortuna for Brighton?" Jayce questioned. "Fortuna is the result of all your hard work. Don't you have any remorse?"If Fortuna is so unimportant to you that it can be sacrificed so easily, why did you try so hard to convince my father and the others to join Fortuna? If
Victoria went to look for Louis."I've already reached an agreement with Jayce," she informed him."The police will leave soon. I asked them to take Luna with them. I also told them to not make a scene and get caught by the reporters. It would affect the collaboration between the two schools."Also, find and capture Yvonne at once. Stop letting her ruin people's lives."The perpetrators used their students to gain power and other benefits.If Yvonne could ignore Susan and control Brighton for so many years, it meant the other senior executives of Brighton had been tempted by greed and were in on it with her.Yvonne was still out there. Though she might not ruin anyone else's life, she would definitely cause trouble when she found out Victoria was the new dean.She had to be locked up. Once she was imprisoned, she would never be free.As for the directors involved in the shady dealings, they had better stay quiet, too.Otherwise, Victoria would allow them to accompany Yvonne in
As soon as Victoria and Benjamin left, they ran into Yvette and Colette.Both of them had been standing there for quite some time.They saw everything that happened between Victoria, Benjamin, and Carlson earlier.Colette was extremely jealous.Back when Yvonne was still the dean, she had been very careful around those people.She avoided offending them just so they would not make things hard for her. That would have affected the college as well.Because Victoria had Benjamin's support, she could not be bothered to show any respect to them. She could do whatever she wanted.Even the mayor of Danube City had to bow and be courteous toward her.Meanwhile, Colette herself was still on tenterhooks due to Mary's video.Not a single thing went her way.Colette was restless and annoyed. It was as if a fire burned within her.If she could not have a man like Benjamin, she definitely would not let Victoria have him either.Colette glanced at Yvette and saw the latter walking toward
As soon as Victoria and Benjamin left, Yvette headed toward the backstage of the stadium.Her steps were brisk yet unhurried. She did not look flustered at all.The way she collected herself gave the impression that she was a powerful woman.Victoria dropped Benjamin's arm. "As expected from your childhood sweetheart, Benjamin. I can tell she's a shrewd and capable woman. She's able to maintain such composure."Benjamin frowned when he felt the weight disappearing from his arm. He turned around only to see Victoria looking at him with half a smile."Are you jealous?"Victoria had gradually gotten used to Benjamin's possessive attitude. Still, she was impressed at how he stayed true to himself without a care for others' opinions.It was as if there was nothing unusual about him.They were just a normal couple in love.Victoria figured that this thought of hers was too blasphemous. She had to stop herself from thinking further."Have you never considered getting involved with s
Yvette arrived backstage at the stadium. The first person she saw was Jayce."Where's Luna?" she asked.It was as if Jayce had known Yvette would come. He was unsurprised to see her, but the gloominess of his expression intensified.As Yvette approached, he looked at her and came forward as well."Were you the one who goaded Luna into leaking the video today?" Jayce questioned. "You can use her however you want. I don't care. I couldn't be bothered to care. But if this incident ends up affecting Fortuna negatively, there won't be any room for sentiment on my side."I'm here to tell you that from now on, we're no longer friends. Don't come to me for help. Of course, I wouldn't bother you either."Jayce pointed at the room behind him. "Luna's in there. If you want to talk to her, be quick. Soon, the police will be here to arrest her. It was your fault she got into trouble. You should be the one settling this issue. I won't interfere."He gave Yvette a warning glare.Then, without
Colette and Yvette met up in the most inconspicuous spot in the cafe.Colette was weak in the knees as she looked at Yvette. At this point, she was practically begging with the latter."Ms. Sheehan Junior has been caught. I'm talking about Yvonne. She called me earlier. She was arrested by the police and has been brought to the police station. Please help me out, Ms. White. You're the only one that can help me now."Colette could not care about her dignity or pride now.She did not want to go to jail.She could not!Luna's arrest had already left Yvette feeling discontented with Colette.Yvette played dumb by asking, "What has Yvonne being arrested got to do with you? What are you afraid of?"Colette hated how Yvette was asking the obvious, but she had no other options now.Biting her lip, she could only confess her sins. "I was also a part of what Yvonne had been doing. She might have incriminating evidence against me with her. During the call, she warned me and told me to ge