Chapter 54

“The photos were uploaded yesterday. If you want to take part, you’ll have to wait until next semester. Just in case you missed it, let me remind you again–make sure you wear your uniform tomorrow.” Lance’s tone was all business, as always. Tact just wasn’t in his vocabulary.

Years of teaching had made him immune to students‘ little tricks. He’d seen them all. Ileana’s feeble attempt at mischief didn’t even merit a reaction, but he figured he should issue a warning anyway.

Stella laughed out loud, not bothering to hide it, and a ripple of snickers ran through the classroom.

Ileana flushed scarlet and dropped heavily back into her seat, eyes fixed on her skirt as her fingers twisted the fabric. Humiliation and bitterness burned in her gaze. Lucy caught the look, glancing over at Alessia with a complicated expression.

Their eyes met. Lucy looked like she wanted to say something, but hesitated. Alessia smiled–a smile with a meaning Lucy couldn’t quite grasp, but it sent a chill down her spine.

“Alright, everyone, tidy up your things and get ready for class.”

“Thank you, sir.”

The bell finally rang, signaling the end of homeroom, but the chatter didn’t stop. Small groups formed, voices rising and falling as they discussed the latest designer releases, swapped stories about their summer vacations, or complained about being forced to “gain experience” running one of the family’s companies.

bothered to talk to her. All the attention was on Alessia, the supposed “imposter heiress,” who still had a

how’s your family’s

a new

if the quality’s top

as if I’d offer

finding that thing I

you for?”

“Yeah, and mine too!”

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they could manage on their own, but Alessia always seemed to have access to things no one else could get their hands

worry, I’ve got them. But I left everything

barely finished speaking when a boy appeared at the classroom door, dragging

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