No one spoke to Victoria for the rest of the day.Victoria relished in the peace.That evening, Victoria took a tour of the campus before heading home, as she had nothing else to do.As soon as she stepped out of the entrance, a car stopped in front of her. The window rolled down, revealing Colette. "Do you need a ride?"Cindy appeared as well. "Did you not hear Lettie?" she said in a commanding tone. "Get in!""No thanks." Victoria pointed in the direction of Zion Estate. "My house is only a few minutes' walk from here. Drive safe."Cindy scoffed disdainfully. "Your house? You probably rented it. How long are you going to flaunt that tiny fortune of yours?"Victoria adjusted the straps of her backpack. "It's not like I can't buy the house in cash if I like it."After all, she would be getting two hundred million dollars soon.Colette pursed her lips. Her hands were clenched tight on her knees.Meanwhile, Roman had returned home early today.When Colette arrived home, the
Beatrice's mind was blank. She said stiffly, "She … she's allergic to peanuts. We've been very careful with her food …" Then, she stopped her tears as her expression grew chilly. "Someone must have slipped something into her food on purpose. When I find out who it is, they will pay."Colette, who was hiding behind Ginny, shuddered in fright.Normally, Megan ate very little. Colette was concerned she wouldn't get the desired effect. Hence, she added plenty of powdered peanuts to her coffee.She wanted to put her out of commission so that she wouldn't be able to perform at the commencement ceremony. She wanted to steal her thunder. But she hadn't expected it to be so serious.If something happened to Megan, both the Jenkins and Homer families would investigate. It wouldn't take long for them to find her.This was all Victoria's fault. Why did she have to poke her nose into someone else's business?Colette bit her lip and hesitated for a moment before stepping up. "Megan drank som
Two men stood on the second-floor mezzanine facing the stage. They were leaning against the rails.One was wearing a long-sleeved shirt and holding a string of rosary beads. He radiated an air of tranquility and purity. The other was dressed in a suit and a tie, sporting a pair of gold-rimmed spectacles. He looked chivalrous.Both men were good-looking in their own way.They were Benjamin and Simon.Yves, eager to find pretty ladies, had gotten them to come early. As a result, they stood witness to Megan's incident.They had seen everything that had happened from where they stood.Simon pushed up his glasses and laughed. "Your nephew's wife has medical knowledge. Not bad."Benjamin's smile was slightly strained. He glanced at Simon. "My nephew's wife?" he said coldly.Simon laughed and corrected himself. "Sorry, not your nephew's wife. Your wife. I'm rooting for you.""Where's yours? I heard from Yves that she ran away and went abroad again. Aren't you going to find her?"S
Victoria took off her thick black jacket and tossed it to Colette. It landed on her face.Colette was disgusted and mortified as she ripped the jacket away, but her smile was kept intact.She couldn't show her anger. The ruder Victoria was, the more dignified she would look in contrast.Victoria would embarrass herself soon, and Benjamin would stop helping her. When that happened, she would have ample opportunity to shame her.With that thought in mind, Colette's anger subdued.Her smugness disappeared when she saw what Victoria was wearing.Underneath her jacket, she was wearing something that resembled a school uniform.Her skirt reached her knees, showing off her long and slender legs.Her white T-shirt left none of her curves to the imagination.Most importantly, her pale skin seemed to glow under the bright lights. She looked like she was born to be in the spotlight.Victoria was brought up in the countryside. She was supposed to be ugly!How could she look so beautif
The banquet was held in the only seven-star hotel in Danube City—Avon Hotel.The parents and guests departed in their cars. Meanwhile, the students who performed during the ceremony took the school bus.Throughout the bus ride, Colette kept turning back to stare at Victoria, who was sitting in the last row. She fought the urge to yell at her.Victoria had a quick wit and absolutely no filter. Colette didn't want to embarrass herself.Beside her, Cindy also looked livid. "She's just a country bumpkin," she said through gritted teeth. "She would do anything to gain attention, including that slutty dance she did. She should have been expelled."Victoria should have known better. They had performed right before her. If she knew what was good for her, she would have faked a fall during her performance.Not only did she not do that, she even danced wonderfully and showed off her skills.That was just telling everything that Cindy was less capable than a country bumpkin.Victoria had
"My goddess has arrived. I'm going to go talk to her before someone else does!" Yves said excitedly as he set his wine glass aside. He started toward Victoria.Simon glanced at Benjamin and grabbed Yves. "Are you dumb?"Yves was perplexed. "Why? I'm actually serious about looking for a wife this time. This is different …"Benjamin glanced at him. "Looking for a wife?""Yeah, my grandparents really want a great-grandchild, so I …" Even in his excitement, Yves felt something wrong as he glanced at Benjamin. "Benjamin, why are you looking at me like that? What did I do wrong today? You're acting very strange."Benjamin ignored him and lifted his champagne glass in Victoria's direction.Victoria nodded and smiled at him.Benjamin smiled. "Don't get too full of yourself. She was looking at me. She was smiling at me. And that kiss was also intended for me. She likes me, not you. She isn't interested in you at all."Simon couldn't help but laugh at Yves' incredulous expression.Yve
Victoria asserted, "If you want to pick up some random girl to fuck, go and find someone else. Leave me alone!"Ronald left the hall angrily. His pride was hurt.Colette glanced at Zachary. She found an excuse and followed Ronald out.She left so hurriedly that she did not notice someone following her."Fuck!" In the stairwell, Ronald threw his cigarette on the ground and stepped on it viciously.Colette smiled. "Mr. Spencer, would you like to get revenge?"Ronald's eyes brightened, but he held back in suspicion. "You know that woman in the school uniform? Who is she?"Ronald was interested in women like Colette and Megan, but he knew some women were off-limits to him."She's a distant relative on my father's side. She grew up in the countryside and has never had a boyfriend before. She managed to get into Brighton thanks to my mother."Ronald swallowed excitedly. "A virgin? Is she really just a commoner? You're not trying to use me to take revenge, are you?"Colette took out
Victoria's pupils contracted. Elbow angled upwards, she went for the person's throat, but he reacted even quicker.A large hand grabbed her wrist before pinning her against the wall by the window."It's me." A familiar voice. The familiar smell of candles. Victoria looked up. Under the dim light, she saw Benjamin's handsome features.She was shocked. "Benjamin!"Not only did she raise her hand against Mr. Harper, but she nearly injured him too.Before Benjamin could question her, she quickly explained herself."I didn't know it was you! Had I known, I wouldn't have dared to lift a finger against you. You're far stronger and more skilled than I am. I'm simply no match against you!"Benjamin noted her superb bootlicking skills and her shrewd expression. An unbidden smile tugged at his lips. "They've got something on you. It's an affront to me."Victoria nodded in agreement and continued to praise him, "You're right, Benjamin. Thankfully, you've arrived on time to save me from