Betrayed, Then Back For Blood

Chapter 7

Briar’s pretty eyes sparkled with mischief as she glanced at Beatrice. “No, I’m going to Shoneport University”

“Shoneport University?” Edgar nearly choked. “Do you even know what kind of students they take? They’re all from top–tier families. With your grade”. from that no–name school in Qathana, even if I tripled my donation, it wouldn’t cut it.”

Briar’s relaxed smile turned cold. “Then donate more. Isn’t that how Beatrice got in?”

Actually, Briar had finished all her classes by the time she was fourteen. She was now the top–tier professor, Ms. Bree, at the famous Atrington University, teaching high–level finance to global elites.

But she’d kept all that quiet, known only to those closest to her. Edgar only knew she skipped school a lot to race cars, so he assumed she was just an underachiever who couldn’t get into a real college.

Since Briar wouldn’t hand over her shares in the company, Edgar figured he’d just keep her busy by tossing her into some random college.

As for the shareholders‘ meeting she wanted to call tomorrow, Edgar had already moved fast while she was gone. He’d pulled strings, made calls, and locked things down.

Even if Briar tried to remove him as CEO, the big shareholders wouldn’t go for it. He’d hold on to the Jennings Group no matter what.

But now, hearing Briar’s comeback, Edgar almost lost it. “You ungrateful—”

Briar seemed to expect this reaction. She didn’t even flinch. The sly look in her eyes made Edgar’s‘ skin crawl.

He forced a calm voice and explained stiffly, “Shoneport University is the best in the city. My donations alone aren’t enough. Beatrice only got in because I donated five buildings, and Javier pulled some strings.”

Beatrice added softly, “Yeah, Briar. Even with Dad and Javier helping, I barely made it. With your grades, Shoneport University probably won’t take you.”

They all thought Briar had just fooled around overseas and ended up at some random school. Her talk of getting into Shoneport University felt like a total joke.

arms, and sneered, “If you won’t help, I’ll handle it

she

Camden nearly spat out his coffee. He coughed,

over at him. There was no real threat in her gaze, but it still made Camden tense

not wanting to look weak. “The president at Shoneport University is from the Goodwin family. That’s one of the top four families

In his mind, Briar was just some clueless girl from Qathana, totally cut off

on, Briar. You’ve got to know your

around in.”

the title of Jennings heir–but in Halle’s eyes, without the right background or support, it didn’t

all in, her grin turning colder. “If you can’t help,

Briar took it, didn’t even glance at the others, and dug in like she owned

in the same league as the city’s wealthiest, but Edgar still loved to show off. The house was bright and flashy, full of

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decor and glittering chandeliers.

looked even more striking

she held the

had to

under ten minutes. Then she wiped her mouth with

look was casual, even lazy, but cold enough

as she headed for the stairs and grabbed

she was

answer, she bowed slightly. “Yes, Miss.