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

demeanor.

said she’s going to school right in front of Briar, and she doesn’t react. Guess her shot at Shoneport Unviersity

month either partying or gaming–they’d never seen her hustle for

idea of her enrolling was

“Briar, are you

nodded without looking up.

a sneer. “Nice try. We haven’t gotten any

Halle. “Looking for another

month. What university would take you? Let me pull some strings and get you into a decent

history. Ignoring

mouth.

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

dropping her fork. “We barely have a father–daughter bond. Stop seeking attention