Betrayed, Then Back For Blood

Chapter 126

There are thousands of teachers and students at Shoneport University, and all kinds of new things happen on campus every day. The sudden leave or absence of one or two boarding students wouldn’t draw much attention. Only their roommates and counselors would care about their disappearance.

In the sophomore girls‘ dormitory of the history department, a counselor was trying to call Aneesa Ortega and Vivian Koch, but both of their phones were turned off. She also failed to reach their families. So she first reported them for skipping class and then informed the life teacher in charge of second year history students.

Meanwhile, the campus king and queen beauty contest was in full swing. Today, a new strong contender had joined the race for campus queen. It was Beatrice, the belle of the dance department. Overnight, her vote count nearly caught up with the reigning campus queen, Leyla.

Many thought Leyla would be furious, but surprisingly, she was seen having lunch at the cafeteria with her new rival, Beatrice.

Beatrice, looking timid, said, “Leyla, you’re so kind to me… I feel embarrassed. I really don’t know how that senior managed to get me so many votes overnight.”

Leyla smiled warmly and held Beatrice’s hand. “Oh, come on! The campus queen competition is just a game. If it’s not you, it would be someone else trying to compare themselves to me. Your sister, for instance? I’d rather have you beat me and feel at ease than have her constantly making me uncomfortable.”

“I feel bad!” Beatrice felt deeply soothed by Leyla’s words, though she continued to act humble. “I don’t have your appeal, Leyla. You’re the universally acknowledged campus queen. I’m sure you’ll win again this time.”

At that moment, Briar happened to walk past with Frank and his group. Hearing the childish conversation between the two girls holding hands, she raised her eyebrows and casually drifted past them.

Frank sometimes really felt Briar was kind of annoying. She clearly knew they were talking about her, yet she deliberately walked past them. No way that was a coincidence. But he wasn’t worried.

After all, Ashton wasn’t an ordinary guy. Even if something big happened, Ashton could handle it.

Faced with Briar’s silent provocation, Leyla and Beatrice were nearly driven mad.

Beatrice especially wanted to rush over and teach Briar a lesson. But she didn’t dare.

She had begged her father for a long time that day, yet he still failed to persuade Briar to withdraw from the campus queen contest. If she got into a conflict with Briar now, it would surely affect her chances.

the other hand, saw how close Briar was to Frank and wished

you guys hear? Our school canceled the military drill. It’s being replaced with a campus sports event, and all students have to participate,”

drill is a Shoneport University tradition.

mysterious. “That’s what you don’t know! I happened to pass by

must be true. Mason, give us the

Goodwin used to be a

two legendary soldier kings, Reece and Hamish. After retiring, both

military stuff anymore. But Reece is different. The Goodwin family is involved in military matters, and many of the

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that. Just get to the point.” Frank slapped Mason on the back of the head. “Keep

rambling on with all that random nonsense.

matters over

this year’s military drill might be held in Shoneport. Many schools training programs were downsized or canceled. For Shoneport University, since training is a tradition, they couldn’t cancel it outright.

format.”

true, the whole city will probably be under martial law.” Ted’s eyes lit

true, we should all behave ourselves for a

everyone knew, military drills in Dasmieca were never just for show. They were always targeted operations. A sudden shift of drills

that Ashton’s unexpected arrival at Shoneport University as

a cunning man like him would

had never behaved so unreliably. Even if he were chasing a

on her meal, not joining in. Her lowered

it turned out to be a real combat exercise, she could use the chaos to probe certain people’s secrets