Chapter 162


    five judges gave them the highest score possible.


    The emcee announced excitedly, “Congrattions, ss 18! The highest score tonight goes to you!”


    The entire ss 18 cheered. Lily’s ssmates, who had just danced with her, remained dazed even after they went down the stage.


    iter a very long time,n looked at Lily emotionally. “Lily, you, you. Is there anything you can’t <b>do</b>?”


    ly merely responded with a casual nce. “There are many other things that I can’t do.”


    an was in awe. “You could dance so well! Why didn’t you join us? ss 18 should have just sent you to perform. You would have crushed everyone else!”


    I’m not interested<b>,</b>” Lily replied coolly,


    In recent years, Lily had many things to deal with. She had not managed to find the cure for the poison that afflicted Belinda On top of that, she devoted a lot of energy to studying


    cupuncture. Extending her underground influence from Auston to Brklgeport <b>was </b>an immensely difficult task too.


    When she was busy, she would even work non–stop for a month. Previously, she had to investigate Jason’s death and attend school she had too much on her te, and the pressure was overwhelming. Of course, she couldn’t care less about a trivial event like the school’s art festival


    “Fine”n knew Lily’s temperament and didn’t press her any further. “Anyway, if our ss wins this round, it’s all thanks to you”


    Lily checked the time and <b>said</b>, “I have something to do. I’ll be leaving”


    Loid didn’te to pick her up from school that day. The Laurier family was hosting a banquet, so he had to stay home and handle the arrangements. Lily hadn’t told him when she would return. She intended to go to the library to look for sonse medical books.


    As she reached the school gate, someone called out to her. “Ms. Brooks?”


    Lily turned around and nodded at the person. “Mr. Lane”


    “I saw you dancing earlier. You’ve be even more impressive since <b>I </b><bst </b>saw you<b>,</b><b>” </b>Maxwell praised amiably


    He hade to Ember Creek High School for some business. As he was leaving, he passed by the school’s field and saw Lily dancing. He stayed for a while to watch her. “You tter me,” Lily replied humbly.


    Maxwell fell silent for a moment. Then, he looked at Lily and asked, “Are you free for a chat?”


    Lily thought about it and said, “Sure.”


    Maxwell’s car was parked right at the school gate. Lily got into his car.


    Just then, Shannon happened to be leaving the school. She saw Lily following a man but couldn’t see his face. Nevertheless, <b>she </b>could tell that the man was way older than they


    were.


    She pondered the situation. Besides the Martinez and Laurier families, Lily didn’t know anyone else in Lagersfield So, who was this man?


    Thinking about this, she followed them. Lily <b>and </b>Maxwell didn’t notke Shannon trailing behind them.


    Marwell turned and observed Lily.


    Seeing that she was a bit haggard, he patted her shoulder and said, “Don’t overwork yourself. Your health is the most important, so you should take good care. I haven’t been able <b>to </b>look after you since you came to Lagersfield <b>When </b>you’re free, have dinner at my house. I’ll ask jesse to cook you some good food.”


    Lily responded with a polite smile. “Thank you, but I don’t think that’s necessary. I’m doing well”


    Maxwell sighed andmented, “You’re too used to being tough all the <b>time</b><b>.</b>”


    Lily lowered her head and didn’t say anything<b>. </b>She <b>hadn’t </b>been resting welltely, <b>so </b>the was indeed mentally exhausted.


    Maxwell nced at her and continued, “I’ve heard about the Maynard family. You. You were too impulsive The higher–ups have ordered a thorough investigation into


    Lily raised her head and asked calmly, “What do you n to do then?”


    “Of course<b>, </b>I’ll try to resolve all the problems that crop up for you” Maxwell ruffled her hair and chuckled.


    to the matter


    He then said, “I’ve always thought of you as my own child. Parents should back their children up. Furthermore, I’ve been wanting to deal with the Maynard family for a long I just didn’t have the chance to do so. You’ve helped me, actually”


    Lily ne edat hian and said, “Thank <b>you</b>.”


    “There’s no need in sols formalities between us.” Maxwell sighed again and added, “Twe talked to Beatrice about the previous incident. She promised me that she wouldn`t target the finr? sildungs–ampmore. So, don’t worry.”Material ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    Ully nodded and didn’t say mything to that