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.

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

demeanor.

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

Briar had spent the month either partying or gaming–they’d never seen her

idea of her enrolling was absurd

“Briar, are you heading

without looking up. “Yep,

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

Halle. “Looking for another

haven’t done anything this month. What university would take you? Let me pull some

forum and deleted her history. Ignoring his fake concern, she stuffed

mouth.

off. “Briar, everything

Briar snapped, dropping her fork. “We barely have a