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Chapter 29

Hearing about the camping trip. Quinlyn felt a bit lost

She popped a meatball into her mouth, pulling out her cheeks, and she stared at Stanley, completely confused about what they were even supposed to do on this camping trip.

Suting next to her, Joseph explained. “Manldon International School runs a two–week camping trip every year, from elementary to high school. It’s two weeks long and includes a mix of school activities and outdoor stuff. The goal is to build physical strength and survival skills”

He paused for a second, glancing at Quinlyn before adding. “The class leaders get extra credit for joining. It’s like a bonus to your grades

Quinlyn’s eyes lit up. She perked up, now clearly more interested. But the part that really stood out to her was the extra credit. “Wait, so did you lose to Stanley?” she asked Josephs, genuinely curious.

After all, they were in the same grade. She figured they should’ve been competing against each other

Joseph gave her a calm, small smile. “No. I didn’t even sign up. I don’t need the extra credit. I’m already on track for early admission to the best college”

Overhearing this. Stanley froze. His body tensed up.

For a moment, everything in the room seemed to go still.

Not sensing the sudden tension, Quinlyn just nodded and said, “Wow, that’s impressive.”

At that, Stanley’s frustration bubbled up, his face turning bright red with a mix of embarrassment and anger.

“Hmph” Just you wait” Stanley snapped, puffing out his chest. T’m going to crush it on this camping trip! Til get the highest credit. Do you believe I can make it happen, Quinlyn?”

Quinlyn blinked, caught off guard by his sudden intensity. She stared at him, unsure of what to say. Nervously, she pushed the chicken leg on her plate toward him. “Uh, are you hungry? Want this?”

Stanley grabbed the chicken leg, clearly trying to mask his frustration. He took a big bite, mumbling to himself about how he was going to lead the team to victory this time.

After finishing their meal, everyone went their separate ways.

When Stanley and Quinlyn returned to the Anderson residence, the dining room was empty except for Tina and Maurice.

Tina spotted Stanley and waved him over quickly, her face full of worry. “Stanley, the moment Harriet got home from school, she locked herself in her room. I tried calling her for dinner, but she said she wasn’t hungry. Can you go check on her?”

this. He grabbed Quinlyn’s hand and started heading upstairs, his tone sharp as he replied. “I don’t care if she eats or

shock. “What? How can you talk like that?!” she shouted, about to scold him. But before she could

her worry deepening as she turned to Maurice. “Maurice, do you think

He’s been treating her better and better. What if, one day, Stanley finds out

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that Quinlyn would make it all about

thing. He frowned and said. “If we can’t let Quinlyn stay here for too long, we need to find a way to make Edwand accept Harriet. Here’s the plan 11l organize a

everyone

Tina was stunned, her voice full of disbelief. “Are you out of your mind? She’s not even our daughter. How are we supposed to introduce her to everyone

over hers, signaling for her to

a title. Tina. It won’t change anything. Besides, it shows loyalty to Edward. We’re treating both kids the same. At the banquet, Harriet will have her moment

better”

face brightening with a smile. “You’re right. Let Edward see for himself how much better Harriet is compared to that poor, parentless girl.

Tina agreed this was a great idea,

Harriet heard about the party, she rushed straight to the piano room. She practiced like a maniac, determined to play

completely transformed into a

on the Hacker Alliance forum, she had become a household name. Her anti–tracking program had sold over a hundred copies, making her a superstar in the hacker community.

a hacker esports team. He even got Quinlyn to play

they were in a gaming voice chat, communicating while

boss kill! Check out my flawless combo!” one of

away. She was too focused on the game, her eyes glued to the screen.

his character slouched on the virtual grass. His voice came through the headset, thick

hit a tough level, we just

team. It wasn’t what he had expected.

others fell quiet, clearly a little embarrassed

them, we can’t help but fix them.

Stanley didn’t reply.

argue

hacker esports team would be thrilling. But instead of facing challenges, it felt like

found it wasn’t fun at all. In