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
The sound of a few men kicking the door down caused quite a stir.Startled by the noise, the other hotel guests came out of their rooms and gathered in the corridor to watch the commotion.Once the door was opened, Colette immediately rushed into the room.The room was a mess. Ronald was wearing nothing but his underwear. He was lying on the floor with a bruised nose and a swollen face.Besides him, there were a few other men. Like him, they, too, were only in their underwear and covered in bruises.There was a bump on the bed. A trembling figure was hiding under the covers.At first, Colette was confused, but soon, she realized what was happening. She nearly laughed out loud.Ronald probably thought it would not be exciting enough, so he got more men involved.Judging by the scene before them, he must have had his way with Victoria already!Colette was delighted!Meanwhile, Ginny was livid. She stormed to the bed and tried to pull off the covers.Cindy was strong. She held
The journalists dashed into the room. Pointing their cameras at Cindy and Ronald, they swiftly snapped away.Cindy screeched in despair. She covered her face and lay on the ground to avoid being photographed.She yelled, "Zach, they're lying! That's not what happened! I didn't do any of that! I'm innocent! You're the only one who has seen my body! I won't marry anyone else but you!"Furious, Zachary wanted to rip out Cindy's tongue.Once the journalists got the shots they wanted, they gathered around Yvonne. It was as if they had discussed this beforehand."Is the girl on the floor one of Brighton's students?" asked a journalist."It's said that Brighton's students will resort to any means necessary to marry into a rich family. Is Brighton responsible when such a situation occurs? Is it facilitated by the school?" asked another."Please explain, Ms. Sheehan!"Each question was more pointed than the last. Yvonne's face darkened with anger. She was extremely displeased with Colet
Since the spectacle was over, Victoria wanted to leave. She was worried that she kept Benjamin waiting for too long.Colette despised Victoria. Upon seeing that Victoria was about to leave, Colette's gaze grew fierce. She stood up, and like an angry tiger, she lunged at Victoria. "I'll make you pay, Victoria!"Victoria dodged nimbly. It was as if she had eyes on the back of her head.With nothing but thin air to grab onto, Colette lost her balance and fell with a loud thump. The sound alone made it clear how painful her landing was.Victoria sniggered. "Did that hurt? Make me pay? You think it'd be that easy?"Colette loathed Victoria even more now, but she was in too much pain. She could not even stand up.She lifted her head and shot a poisonous glare at Victoria. "Why did you do this to me?"With a hand in her pocket, Victoria leaned against the door. "Why did I do this to you? Was I the one who forced you to hand over the keycard to Ronald and the others? Was I the one w
Benjamin and Louis looked at each other with hostility. Victoria could sense the tension in the air.Benjamin was the first to look away. He turned to Victoria. "You promised me first."Louis immediately called out tenderly, "Vicky."What was going on?To think that Victoria would one day be caught up in the cliche of two men fighting over a woman.Victoria did not feel an overwhelming sense of honor and self-importance. Instead, she had a headache.Her eyes flitted between Louis and Benjamin before she finally said to Benjamin, "I'd like a moment to talk to Louis in private."Benjamin pursed his lips and said, "I'll get someone to bring the car over. Be quick."Victoria sweetly made the okay sign.Then, she went up to Louis. "I did say yes to him first. Why bother fighting over this? It saves you the trouble of giving me a ride. Besides, isn't it great to arrive home and get into bed sooner?"Victoria continued, "Don't be unhappy. Remember our relationship. Once I get the