Chapter 113

Chapter 113

“Stop crying!” Matilda ordered “Helen, if you don’t want to lose anything else, you’ll do as I say andtake the exam.”

Helen was spoiled, impulsive, and out of control, but had a strong sense of self–interest. She wasvery shrewd when it came to her own benefits. “But…” She turned to look at Lea

“Get in there and take the exam!” Matilda pointed to the entrance

tantly, Helen obeyed her mother and walked toward the entrance.

In the meantime, the school gate was already surrounded by people. There were students, parents,nannies, servants, drivers. Matilda and Helen, the mother–daughter duo, were famous in VaporleonCity, particularly in high society, where everyone paid attention to them. People were familiar withthem and now, everyone was utterly shocked

Even Lea was taken aback. She knew Matilda and Helen would be shocked, unwilling, and angryupon seeing her. But she hadn’t expected them to fall apart like this.

Helen publicly berated her “great” mother and even called her by name. This behavior wasconsidered inappropriate and embarrassing even among their social circle, including the servantsand maids. Everyone was stunned.

Recently, Matilda and Helen had been stirring things up, constantly trending with all sorts of twistsand turns Even the smartest people couldn’t figure it out.

Some speculated they were doing it to gain popularity fast. Helen’s popularity had skyrocketed torival that of top–tier celebrities. Rumor had it she’d signed several international brand

endorsements, set to start shooting as soon as the SAT exam was over. She was making adramatic entrance into the entertainment industry.

With business being so tough and competition so fierce, people were struggling to make endsmeet. But the entertainment industry was different. Popularity translated directly to money. Helen’sendorsements, if handled efficiently, would only take about a month’s work but yield more profitthan a year of business for others.

People privately expressed envy, jealousy, and resentment, regretting not having Matilda’s wit andboldness to tarnish their reputation for scandal. But now, everyone was completely bewildered bythis spectacle. The crowds were all respectable people. With exams imminent, though they hadquestions and wanted to laugh, they held back

Matilda saw the expressions of the crowds. The more they reacted this way, the moreembarrassed and angry she became. She sharply lifted her gaze and stared at Lea fiercely.

Lea couldn’t help but chuckle. She was genuinely pleased. She walked over and picked up thesunglasses from the ground. “It’s broken. This is the latest model, worth a fortune.

Matilda angrily pursed her lips and reached out to grab it

Lea lifted her hand slightly, avoiding Matilda, and said gently, “Mom, what happened with you andHelen? However, she knew exactly what had happened. Last night, Matilda and Helen must havecelebrated wildly. However, seeing the person they thought had died so horribly appear beforethen, time and time again, was too much for anyone to handle.

Lea continued, “Helen is young and naive. That’s why she lashed out and contradicted you. Don’ttake it to heart. She knew that Helen was the person Matilda loved most in the world, even morethan herself.

Lea pondered, ‘Being treated this way by your precious daughter must have hurt deeply. Indeed,the enemy’s pain is my joy. It’s so enjoyable

Matilda’s face contorted further, ber expression turning pale and terrifying. However, no matter howfierce her gaze, it couldn’t harm anyone now. No matter how vicious, she couldn’t do anything toLea at this moment.

“Here” Lea handed Matilda the glasses. “Cover up. Your eyes, your face, they’re just…” She shookher head and spilled out the

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words “Too ugly!

Matilda snatched the glasses Lea, I hope you always have your luck as now

Lea smiled, Tll try my best.” What she planned to do, Matilda couldn’t even imagine.

ed into the car, slammed the door, and hissed in a low voice, “Drive!”

The driver, perceptive, didn’t wait for her command and started the car.

As the car drove off, everyone began heading toward the campus. Though they refrained frommaking comments, their displeasure was evident..

“What are Helen and her mom up to now, wasting g our time?”

Ugh, what a bad start to the exam.

“Hope she’s not in the same room with me, stirring up more trouble.

Lea wiped the smile off her face and turned to wa

wave at the Mercedes–Benz VAIL.

Shannon got out, carrying her backpack and holding Lea’s bag. For the first time, she smiledbroadly. She had always seen Helen and her mother as untouchable as they looked down at herlike she was nothing more than an ant. But now, they were a mess, not even as dignified asordinary people.

“Hahaha, this feels so good!” Shannon laughed, then glanced at Lea. “Sorry, I know it’s kind ofpetty.”

Lea smiled and gently brushed a strand of hair from Shannon’s forehead that had been blown out ofplace by the wind. Now, free from Helen’s coercion, Shannon could be herself, her eyes bright andclear, her demeanor simple, even a bit endearing Lea had thought that after all that had happened.Shannon would become more cunning and guarded, but it was the opposite. This quality made Leaadmire her even more and feel a strong kinship with her

They exchanged a knowing look, and Lea’s smile turned mischievous. Shannon blinked, a bittaken aback.

Alright. I’m the master manipulator, Lea thought and turned to look at the Mercedes–Benz, her gazedeep as if she could see through the window to the person inside. She promised inwardly. Alfred. Iwill get into Conrad University. See you in Iverton.

Alfred sat in the car, his eyes meeting Lea’s. He was even more eager for the SAT exam than shewas

“Let’s go. Lea said, leading Shannon towards the exam venue, Alfred watched them enter thecampus, which gradually returned to its usual calm.

Ring. The bell rang, signaling the start of the exam. The quiet campus buzzed with the tension andexcitement of the exam. Outside, parents, nannies, and servants waited, all maintaining silence,their hearts full of anxiety for their test–taking children.

About ten minutes passed, and the silence inside the car felt suffocating to Jason. “Mr. Alfred. Arewe just going to wait here… while Miss Berry takes her exam?”

Find out what happened last night, Alfred instructed. He needed to know how Lea ended up beingkidnapped to the outskirts, and he also.had to root out the mole inside the Berry family.

“How?” Jason asked. surprised. They had already looked into everything they could last night.Unless…

Alfred, knowing what Jason was thinking shook his head, dismissing the idea. Frank was animportant pawn for Lea to use against Fraley Medical and Matilda. If they interrogated Frank now,he might resort to desperate measures, leaving no loose

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they found could lead them to the truth.

od said. Starting from the location where Lea was kidnapped, they could work backward. Any trace

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