Betrayed, Then Back For Blood

Chapter 67

Chapter 66

But no matter how jealous Mia was, it was useless. With Ashton stepping in, things naturally took the best possible turn, especially once Ashton was a benefactor of Shoneport University.

Marvin couldn’t afford to offend him, and Ashton was precisely the reason Marvin had been called to the school that mething to discuss

matters concerning Briar.

While others might not be aware of Briar’s capabilities, Marvin, who had personally admitted her into the university, knew all too well.

Although he hadn’t witnessed Briar treating Griffin firsthand, he had seen how Griffin’s condition improved day by day. They should cherish

such a talented student.

Yet here she was, having been at the school for less than two days, already facing slander and bullying, and now even her mentor was picking

on her.

It was clear that Jewell had chosen his moment poorly, especially with Ashton on campus. He was being used as a pawn, plain and simple.

After Briar was coaxed out of the classroom by Frank, she was gently persuaded back to the office, where Frank tried to calm her down by making her a cup of coffee.

“Briar, here, have some coffee. I made it myself. Do me a favor and drink it?” he said, hoping to ease her mood.

Briar took the cup. “Thank you,” she said, her tone softening as she accepted the gesture.

in

followed by Jewell, who had been invited by Brandon. The four of

Her wrist, highlighted by the black

enter, she glanced over, catching sight of Jewell last. A sly, almost

around, Briar no longer concealed her cold and aloof

posture, and draped her arm over

needles, which she twirled idly. The tips of the needles

current defiance and arrogance.

fling those needles like darts. Clearly, the target would be Jewell. Frank was grateful that Briar

shifted from the golden needles in her hand

frowned slightly, suppressing her anger. She glanced at Jewell for a few seconds before slowly putting away the needles. “Alright. You go

kit in Briar’s

set of tools for traditional medicine–acupuncture, but it was also the most demanding in terms of the practitioner’s experience. Nowadays, very few people could skillfully use the

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Chapter 66

freshman in the Traditional Medicine Department, carrying them around, it was

Ashton take the lead, Briar

just begun to sense the danger. He opened his mouth to defend

and fixed Jewell with a piercing, intimidating gaze. traditional

he pinned

prickle and his breath catch, but

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