Chapter 76
The bright sunlight badied Oscar, even the dark green of his eyes seemed a little lighter. It was like his usual gloom had been washed away. that remained in his gaze was the reflection of the girl in the blue–and–white school uniform.
Oscar was known for keeping his emotions hidden, so it was the first time he revealed his affection for Maybelle.
Sering his slightly flushed face. Maybelle felt a warmth in her chest
She grinned, her smile radiant, “Just a bit? Really?
Oscar paused, embarrassed, and slightly turned his gare away, his fair carlobes reddening. “Alright, fine–it’s ‘a lor,”
Maybelle’s smile widened even more. If the situation had been different, she would have been all over him, pinching his face playfully
and all
The pair walked side by side, a rare and pleasant sight in school. Many students leaned over the railing, curious and watching intently
They kept an appropriate distance the entire time. Although they chatted and laughed, there was no pl
was no physical contact.
Under the watchful eyes, they really just wandered around the building for less than twenty minutes. Oscar, ever the gentleman, escorted her back to the entrance of Class A
Oscar lashed her a smile as he said goodbye, “Thanks for today, my guide. I’m off now.”
Maybelle waved at him with a smile.
There was no exchange of contact details, nor were there any overly intimate gestures.
Back already?
Students waiting for a spectacle were disappointed
As Maybelle walked into the classroom, a few classmates gathered around her. “Mabel, why are you back so soon! Didn’t you even check out the playground or sports field?
Maybelle chuckled quietly–having the mind of someone in her twenties, she perfectly understood how much these little kids loved gossip. “That gentleman was just being kind,” she explained. He didn’t want me to get punished alongside Eric and the others. He looks like someone with a packed schedule, so I figured I shouldn’t waste too much of his time.
“So that’s how it is!” The group suddenly felt enlightened. It turned out that he had taken Maybelle away simply out of goodwill. Clearly, they had been overthinking it.
But someone couldn’t resist asking “Why didn’t you get his contact information? What a waste of such a good opportunity!”
[Whats there to feel sorry about? Maybelle thought to herself. I already know every way to reach Oscar
Sull, she couldn’t let anyone know a forgot”
about their relationship. So, with a laugh, she shrugged it off casually, “Oh, you’re right! I was so nervous !
Her classmates, while feeling sorry for her, didn’t press further. After all, that gentleman did have an intimidating presence. Standing next to him probably took some serious courage.
You mean even our school beauty gets nervous around handsome guys” they leased with good–natured miles.
Oscar’s brief appearance had clearly left a deep impression. Even long after he left, her classmates were still buzzing around Maybelle, eager to
know more.
Trying to keep things v
ngs vague, Maybelle casually said, “I think he’s a businessman. I heard he’s planning to donate thirty million to build a new library for our school
“What?” The classroom erupted.
The library at the Austin School was particularly outdated. It was well–known that the principal had been lobbying for funds from the education burray to rebuild it for years but with no success
Building a high school library would normally cost millions at most, but this man was offering thirty million right away! No wonder the usually high–handed principal hail to humble himself in front of him
“That guy is incredibly generous someone exclaimed. Too bad we’re about to graduate. We probably won’t get to see the new library.”
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implication. “I heard he’s donating the building because
“Oh, by the way. Maybelle said, propping her chin on her hand and speaking with a hint of in his sister is transferring here soon.”
She spoke in an offhand manner, yet as soon as she finished, the classroom exploded into chaos.
A super–rich heiress transferring to their school! The news hit like a bombshell.
The tumor spread even faster than Maybelle expected. By mid–morning, almost everyone at school had heard about it. Some students with connections to the school leadership even went digging for more details, which only confirmed the story.
Everyone was buzzing with anticipation, waiting for the heiress to arrive.
Maybelle, seeing how things were progressing, was quite satisfied.
To bring about its downfall, you must first drive it to madness.
She wanted to lift Rhea up high enough, only to watch her come crashing down, making her feel what it’s like to fall from heaven to hell.
Dean’s office
The morning’s drama had escalated wildly. Even Maybelle’s usual suitors came to the academic office, each claiming they’d been deceived by Josie and demanding an explanation
The dean, furious at the negative impact this had on
on the s
school, threatened harsh punishment. “A major demerit he barked. “If the money isn’t returned, we’ll call the police and let them handle this!”
Given that Josie had just turned 18, the amount of money involved was enough to land her in serious legal trouble.
Josie, genuinely terrified, realized that tears were useless in a place like this. She cried and pleaded for what felt like hours, but in the end, she couldn’t avoid the inevitable–repaying the money-
She had often taken advantage of Maybelle financially, but now that her usual friend” was keeping her distance, she had no choice but to grit hes teeth and call her parents.
Although she often boasted about her wealthy background, the Liu family’s reality was far from rosy. They ran small businesses dependent on larger companies, and the recent economic downturn had hit them’hard.
Hearing about her twenty thousand dollars debt, her parents nearly had heart attacks. Rushing to the school, they scolded her harshly after dean’s explanation.
But to avoid affecting her college entrance exams, they reluctantly paid off the debt. Seeing the money leave her parents hands was agonizing for. Josic. Though the boys dropped the issue after being reimbursed, the school’s decision to give her a major demerit was final.
Outside the office, Josie’s parents scolded her a in, their faces dark with anger. “How many times have we told you? You had one job–to stay on good terms with the Harper family’s adopted daughter! And instead, you pull this nonsense for some petty pocket change! Do you even undentand: If we became the Harper company’s sole supplier, forget twenty or thirty thousand–we’d be making an extra two or three hundred thousand a year”
Josie lowered her head in shame. How could she possibly face Maybelle now?
“But this isn’t over, her father sighed. “I’ve heard the Harper family’s b chance to fix things. If you mess this up again, I won’t let it slider
‘s biological daughter is transferring to your school. You’d better seize this
