Chapter 189


    “Selene really doesn’t know when to quit.” Dane and Flora whispered among themselves, “Flora,


    who do you think slipped that thing into your desk?”


    “I don’t know.” Flora replied nonchntly, her gaze drifting towards May.


    May’s hand, holding a pen, was trembling.


    Twenty minutester, Selene retumed.


    She didn’t even enter the ssroom but leaned against the door. Her gaze was icy, sharp as a


    de as itnded on May in the center of the room. Her voice was cold. “Maye out”


    ss Z was usually quiet during the study period, and this call, stark and unexpected, felt like a


    heavy stone smashing directly into her


    chest.


    May’s grip on the ballpoint pen turned increasingly pale as she stood up and walked out.


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    Her guilty plea was cut short as Selene mmed several stacks of papers onto her. Printed on the


    papers were images clearly showing her slipping the speech into Flora’s desk


    Fury zed in Selene’s eyes. “You’ve got some nerve, using me like a pawn.”


    May knew she couldn’t argue her way out. Her voice softened as she pleaded with Selene, hoping


    she wouldn’t make a big deal out of it. “Selene, I’m sorry… I just got carried away, that’s why_”


    “There’s no ‘carried away‘ A mistake is a mistake.” Selene’s voice carried a chill. “I’ve never been


    embarrassed like this before in my life.”


    Watching May’s pale face, she continued, “I don’t want to see you around anymore. Leave


    Westbrook High School voluntarily, and I won’t pursue this matter further”


    May, pale–faced, begged desperately, “Selene, please give me another chance. I know I made a


    mistake… The finals areing up. I can’t just transfer schools, and my family isn’t well off. If I


    leave Westbrook, I’ll have nowhere to go.”


    “You should have thought about the consequences before acting.” Selene interrupted impatiently.


    “May, this isn’t up for discussion. You should know I have the power to erase you from Westbrook


    High School forever. I’m giving you a chance to leave on your own terms, which is more than you


    deserve.”


    Then, Selene turned and strode into ss Z


    May covered her mouth, tears of regret streaming down her face.


    May transferred out of ss Z.


    Though Selene didn’t specify, everyone guessed that May was the one who had hidden the speech,


    and Selene forced her departure from Westbrook.


    People in ss Z thought Selene had gone too far, yet they also grew more wary of her Indeed,


    she was from Maple Grove and was able to ruin someone with just a word.


    Flora felt indifferent. She believed May had brought this upon herself. If May chose to do wrong, she


    had to be prepared for the


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    On Friday, after a week of sses, Flora came home to find Raul had prepared a feast of her


    favorite dishes.


    Raul had left work early, postponing a major project to shop for groceries and cook himself. He did


    not let the housekeeper, Lauren, lift a finger.


    During dinner, Raul and Henrik casually mentioned attending Josiah’s nieth birthday hosted by


    the Bryant family.


    Flora had some recollection of the Bryant family.


    For three generations, the Bryants had been distinguished in military and political circles. In his


    youth, Josiah had participated in wars, and earned significant honors.


    Though the Bryant family wasn’t the most prominent, their deep rootsmanded respect among


    many elite circles. Forming ties with such a family would be greatly beneficial for the Irving family’s


    future


    Flora, are you interested in going with us? Henrik asked when he noticed her interest


    “Yes!” Flora nodded eagerly.