Jonas broke out in a cold sweat, swallowing hard as he stammered, "Just have the security guards stand down. It’s just a scratch. No need to blow this out of proportion!" With the butler's help, I slowly got to my feet, fixing Jonas with a cold stare. "So, you're saying you're willing to take responsibility for them shoving me?" Jonas blinked rapidly, misinterpreting my words as a new way of seeking his attention. With a cocky grin, he said, "I’ll take full responsibility! This is my family’s estate, and what I say goes!" I watched his bravado with narrowed eyes. "Alright, Mr. Hayes, if you insist. Go ahead." Thinking I had backed down, the classmates began laughing again, their taunts growing louder. Clara, basking in the mockery directed at me, stepped to the doorway with Jonas, positioning herself like the lady of the manor. "Come on in, everyone! Let’s have some fun today!" Relieved he hadn’t been exposed, Jonas’ expression softened as he played along. Acting like a gra
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