A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

Zachary hadn’t expected Ignatius to change so much over just one winter break.

He remembered how, in the past, Ignatius would anxiously check his answers right up until the last second. But now, barely half an hour into the exam, Ignatius had already finished and was dozing at his desk. Clearly, he’d put in some serious work over the holidays.

Zachary glanced at the clock, then refocused on his own exam.

A sudden gust swept through the classroom, rustling the test papers and sending Ignatius’s pen rolling to the floor. That jolted him out of his nap–he leaned over to retrieve it.

The next thing anyone knew, both Ignatius and his chair crashed to the floor with a thud that echoed off the walls. Every head snapped up, even the proctor startled from her seat.

“Ignatius? Ignatius!” The proctor rushed over, anxiety etched across her face. “Are you alright? Can you get up?”

Ignatius was pale as a ghost, clutching his stomach. Despite the winter chill, sweat

beaded on his forehead.

Zachary reacted instantly, hurrying over to help Ignatius back to his feet. The proctor righted the fallen chair so Ignatius could sit down again.

While the teacher fussed, Zachary moved in closer, checking Ignatius’s pulse and pressing a few points on his hand.

any better?” Zachary

dazed, but managed

the teacher. “It’s nothing serious. Let him rest in the nurse’s office for a while and sip some

was already

clinic for a check–up once he’s settled. Just to be safe,” Zachary added, unfazed

it’s alright. I just need to catch my breath and finish the test,”

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interjected, rejecting their suggestions.

Your health comes first–what’s the point of a high score if you’re not well?” the teacher tried to reason with

sideways glances. An unexpected incident like this

distraction.

the room fell silent again, though furtive looks

worry,” Ignatius said calmly, the pain no

a moment, then seemed to realize further arguing