Betrayed, Then Back For Blood

Chapter 33

Halle froze. Briar’s words struck her like a physical blow. She didn’t even dare to meet Briar’s eyes. After a long while, she stammered, “D- don’t worry, Briar. There won’t be a next time.”

Briar nodded. She gave Beatrice, who still looked utterly confused, one last glance before turning and heading upstairs.

As the start of term inched closer, the Jennings‘ sudden compliance threw Briar off. Whether her threats had worked or they were waiting to see her fail, their silence felt odd.

Shoneport University’s term began on August 25th. That morning, Beatrice was up early, dressed in a pristine white dress, her hair perfectly

styled.

As Briar came downstairs, Beatrice deliberately raised her voice. “Dad, Mom, I’m heading to campus for orientation!”

Watching Beatrice’s hyped–up stride, Briar arched an eyebrow, utterly baffled. She was left speechless for a while.

‘Is she nuts? Did she forget the party show? Thinks everyone’s forgotten? Fine–I’ll remind them,‘ she thought.

the breakfast table, Briar scrolled through her phone between bites. Halle and Edgar exchanged knowing looks

demeanor.

of Briar, and she doesn’t react. Guess her shot at Shoneport

had spent the month either partying or gaming–they’d

of her enrolling

are

nodded without looking up. “Yep, going

“Nice try. We haven’t gotten any transfer letters–where exactly

at Halle. “Looking for

haven’t done anything this month. What university would

Shoneport University’s forum and deleted her history. Ignoring his

mouth.

brushed them off. “Briar, everything I’m doing is for your

barely have a father–daughter bond. Stop