Betrayed, Then Back For Blood

Chapter 140

“Ruben, Briar sent more good news!” Without caring about anything else, Larry rushed into Ruben’s office, carrying his laptop. After closing the door behind him, he eagerly pulled up the chat interface and showed it to Ruben.

Usually calm and composed, Ruben’s pupils contracted slightly upon reading the message. It was indeed good news, but he still reminded the overly excited Larry, “Larry, this is a company. Mind your emotions. Don’t let anyone with ill intent notice anything unusual.”

In order to draw out the big fish hiding deep beneath the surface, they deliberately let those small fry stay in the company. Sometimes, they even let those “fish” catch glimpses of their movements inside the company.

Larry took a deep breath, forcing himself to suppress the excitement on his face,

and

I nodded. “Got it.”

Only then did Ruben lower his voice and begin discussing with Larry who they should send into Shoneport to carry out the task Briar had just sent.

Too many negative rumors had been circulating around Shoneport University lately. For the sake of the school’s image and reputation, the student council went all out this year for the annual campus king and queen contest.

Not only did they double the usual rewards, but they even hosted a small dance party to accompany the event, inviting all faculty and students to join the festivities.

The university generously provided a massive auditorium that could hold nearly ten thousand people, adding to the lively atmosphere.

As for this year’s campus king, there was no doubt. Just like last year, it went to Frank. To all the female students at Shoneport University, this alcof prince had an unmatched charm.

But the competition for campus queen was fierce. From last year’s winner, Leyla, to the up–and–coming Beatrice, all were strong contenders. Yet in the end, they were all defeated by the controversial Briar. So, the campus queen title went to her again this year.

Briar stood expressionless, accepting the congratulations from the crowd. Some were envious, some jealous, some resentful. “Thanks…”

beside her, grinning more brightly than the roses around them, like he had just won campus queen himself.

legendary aloofness of Frank was nowhere to be found. His smile

couldn’t take it anymore and nudged him. “Prince Frankie, tone it down a

eight sparkling teeth, still smiling hard. “I’m just too happy!

Mason didn’t comment.

declined the opening dance, he didn’t mind. When

walking heart–thief, lighting fires in

of the rest area, watching the scene with Lydia, Mia, and Abbie. Watching Frank spinning on the dance floor, she felt

as long as she could, but finally asked, “Is that

took a deep

friendly because the campus queen is Briar this year? That’s why

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be happy about,

hated to admit

title, Frank always kept a low profile. The moment he saw girls, he would practically

difference was night and

all the noise and excitement had nothing to do with Briar. She sat alone in a corner near the buffet, holding two plates of food. She ate leisurely, bored, watching the

was open to all faculty and students. Briar saw Sawyer. He was dressed sharply in a tailored suit and looking every bit the refined

you hiding here instead of joining the party?” Sawyer asked naturally, holding a glass of pale

at him blandly. “Inconvenient.

did it happen? Is it serious?

too? It’s just a scratch. No need to

faking a sheepish look. “Must be the alcohol. My brain’s