Chapter 213


    Cindy jolted upright as Hera called out her name unexpectedly during the live broadcast.


    Anticipation crackled in the air, but before Cindy could learn more about the delegations'' offers, the live stream abruptly cut out.


    The tension lingered, leaving her restless for a long time.


    Her own examination score, a decent 189 cing her fourth, wasn''t quite good enough for guaranteed admission to Comridge, her dream school.


    Despite their strained rtionship, the thought of Hera rmending her was a surprise.


    Meanwhile, Hera emerged from the meeting room, clutching two coveted invitation letters.


    Back in ss K, pandemonium erupted as she entered.


    "Boss, you sneaky genius! You pretended to be a cker!" Katie shrieked.


    "So, beauty and brains really do go hand-in-hand. Is it toote for me to start cramming now?"


    "Never thought I''d share a ss with a top student!"


    "Gotta hit the books harder, or I won''t even be worthy of being in her shadow!"


    The excited chatter attracted Kerry''s attention.


    Beaming with pride, she entered and congratted Hera, wiping away a tear of joy. She was a firm believer in every student''s potential and recognized Hera''s unique brilliance.


    "One question, though. Why were you always turning in nk papers?" Kerry asked, her curiosity piqued.


    Hera''s reply was nonchnt, bordering on smug. "The papers were too easy. I didn''t feel like doing them."


    The entire ss groaned in unison.


    Was this the gap between a genius and a cker? They''d never know for sure.


    The afternoon sses dragged by in a blur of excitement, the buzz only fading as the final bell echoed through the halls.


    Katie suggested a celebratory karaoke night for Hera. The ss president was thrilled at the prospect and immediately volunteered her family''s karaoke venue.


    Even Kerry was swept up in the festive mood and agreed to join the celebration. She even extended the invitation to Christopher and Cindy.


    Hera, a self-proimed loner, usually steered clear of ss gatherings. But as she watched the infectious excitement swirling around her, a tiny seed of doubt sprouted in Ker mind. Maybe, for the first time ever, she wouldn''t say no. Content


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    The after-school buzz was electric as arge group formed. They headed toward the ss president''s family karaoke chain.


    At the school gate, Hera spotted Gino lingering purposefully.


    He caught wind of their ns and dered, "This one''s on me!"


    Hera raised an eyebrow, her gazeced with skepticism.


    "Are you sure you can swing it?" she asked, remembering the Everetts'' financial troubles and Gino''s probableck of funds.


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    overflowing. Tonight, everyone will


    feast like royalty! It''s all on me!"


    Hera''s lips remained sealed at his words.


    "Boss, haven''t you checked the forum today?" Katie chimed in, noticing Hera''s bewildered expression.


    While online forums held little appeal for Hera, she did recall her ssmates mentioning something about lost bets.


    "Apparently, your brother ced a


    five-million-dor bet on the forum on you doing well. Needless to say, you blew everyone away. The forum gamblers lost big, lining your


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    Katie sighed dramatically. "Such a genius move! Making money with zero effort. Why didn''t I think of that?"


    Gino said with pride, "I''m officially a millionaire now!"


    He then flourished a card in front of Hera. "Here you go. Spend it all!"


    Hera''s silence spoke volumes. There he stood, bragging about his newfound wealth,pletely unaware of who truly earned it.