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

cocky she was. They didn’t even know

his coffee. He coughed, then sneered, “You? Get into Shoneport

glanced over at him. There was no

not wanting to look weak. “The president at Shoneport University is from the Goodwin family. That’s one of the top four families in the city. Even the Hargreaves family members have to wait in line to talk to him. Who the

was sure of himself. In his mind, Briar was just some clueless girl

beside him, let out a smug laugh. “Come on, Briar. You’ve got to know your limits. Shoneport University

around in.”

Jennings heir–but in Halle’s eyes, without the right background

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

of pasta. Briar took it, didn’t even glance at

league as the city’s wealthiest, but Edgar still loved to show

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Chapter 73

decor and glittering chandeliers.

Briar’s face looked even more striking as she

flawless, her neck slender, and her fingers long and delicate as she held the fork.

he had to admit–she

her mouth with a napkin and stood up. Her eyes met Edgar’s as

casual, even lazy, but cold enough to make

as she headed for

if she was

at Edgar first. Seeing no answer, she bowed slightly. “Yes, Miss. It’s the last room on the second floor.