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.

her chair, crossed her arms, and sneered, “If you won’t help, I’ll handle it myself. If I want to get into Shoneport

cocky she was. They didn’t even

nearly spat out his coffee. He coughed, then sneered, “You? Get into Shoneport University?

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

pushed on, 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 hell do you think you

was just some clueless girl from Qathana, totally cut off

a smug laugh. “Come on, Briar. You’ve got to know your limits. Shoneport University isn’t for people like you to

around in.”

eyes,

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

the servant brought over a steaming plate of pasta. Briar took it, didn’t even glance at

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

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decor and glittering chandeliers.

face looked even more

slender, and her fingers long and delicate as she held the fork. Even sitting there alone,

had never liked Briar, but even he had to admit–she outshone Camden and Beatrice in a lot

she wiped her mouth with a napkin

look was casual, even lazy, but cold enough to make

she asked as she headed for the stairs and

was talking to Edgar

first. Seeing no answer, she bowed slightly. “Yes, Miss.