Betrayed, Then Back For Blood

Chapter 71

Thomas was captivated by Briar’s smile, so he didn’t notice the fleeting coldness in her eyes.

Briar’s demeanor and appearance were so striking that anyone who looked into her eyes would see her bright, pure gaze if she intended it. The laziness, nonchalance, and defiance in her eyes were easily overlooked.

However, Frank, who was closest to Briar, caught that glint of coldness.

Frank furrowed his brows slightly. He had been in the office yesterday and knew who had posted the defamatory comments about Briar on the forum. He also knew why Briar hadn’t asked for the posts to be removed.

Although Frank was aware that Briar wasn’t the type to take out her frustrations on others, he was still anxious about her reaction upon seeing Thomas.

He was worried that if she was in a bad mood, she might take it out on Thomas.

Frank knew Thomas well. If Frank found out that his sister had caused such a big trouble behind the scenes, he would definitely distance himself from Abbie and force her to apologize to Briar in person.

Frank had been warned by Ashton not to mention yesterday’s incident to Thomas, but since Thomas was his friend, he felt a bit guilty for not giving him a heads–up.

As the time for the public lecture drew closer, everyone was on edge for her, but it seemed that only Briar herself showed no signs of

nervousness.

She had spent the past few days holed up in the office, seemingly busy and focused on studying the materials. But Frank had seen her achieve ten consecutive wins in a game whenever he came to check on her.

It seemed that the big shot wasn’t nervous at all.

Frank mentioned this to Ashton, but Ashton didn’t seem to react.

‘Well, the mental fortitude of the big shots is just different from, that of ordinary people. No need to worry anymore,‘ he wondered.

students had been unusually excited

o’clock, and many had charged their phones and laptops the night before, waiting to watch the

anticipating how Briar would

was the first public lecture in the history of Shoneport

there were always references and possibilities for challenges. But the Traditional Medicine Department was notoriously

was known as a slacker. She had only gotten into Shoneport University through her family’s

a personal public lecture? Has

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Chapter 71

Ashton standing in front of her house with his hand in his pocket seemingly walling

those captivating, cold

casually greeted him, “Ashton, good

morning. I had breakfast prepared. How about we eat together?” Ashton

didn’t make a fuss and nodded.

first.”

hour, and her clothes are soaked with

and after exercising, her beauty was in stark contrast to her usual cold demeanor,

said, turning away as if he hadn’t just

breakfast was delicious, too. The servant had even specially fried two perfectly shaped poached eggs and a baguette for

twitched, and she looked at

covered his mouth with his fist and coughed lightly, his tone serious. “I heard that parents often prepare this for their children before exams, to wish them

who hadn’t returned to the Jennings residence, naturally didn’t have anyone preparing such things for

was momentarily stunned. ‘Well, it’s Ashton’s kind gesture, even though I’m already a college student and far

she wondered.