My Stand-In Groom Is A Secret Tycoon by Lydia Pierce

Simon wasn't paying any attention to what Sarah was saying. All he could think about was putting Miles in his place. After all, Miles was the only underachiever he'd ever taught who dared to challenge him.

Simon thought his authority as a teacher would be in jeopardy if he didn't show Miles who was the boss.

The exam results should be out soon. Once he got Miles' report card ranking at the bottom, he planned to smack it in Miles's face. He thought, 'Let's see what excuse he has for staying in this school any longer then.'

With that thought, Simon eagerly approached Oliver and asked, "Mr. Perry, are the midterm exam results out yet?"

The electronic grading was slower than expected; otherwise, Simon thought he would have already made Miles too ashamed to show his face.

Oliver glanced at Simon disinterestedly and instructed several homeroom teachers to come forward and collect the results for each class.

Simon smiled and asked again, "Oliver, how did Class 1 perform this time? I've always been dedicated to this class, and the kids are smart and clever, but since I've just taken over, we're still getting used to each other.

"I hope the results didn't disappoint." He was intentionally being humble.

1 gathered all the top students in Talaris High School. Their exam results were always way ahead, and even the combined average scores of the

good this time, and he thought Oliver would praise

calmly said, "Class 1's performance was just okay. There's some improvement from before, but I think it could be

a flattering manner,

to pay more attention,"

for Miles earlier and didn't give him any face, he purposely asked, "Oliver, how did

they lower the overall average for the seniors

have any

face turned slightly pale;

student who made a huge improvement this

QUMS

changed, feeling a foreboding

to Sarah and appreciatively said, "Ms. Kim, your student Miles has improved quickly. How

your methods with other teachers to help more students with their final