Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress

193 Start of exam week

Weeks before the final exam week, most students had been studying nonstop in preparation for their final exam. Everyone could feel the change of atmosphere in the school, a mix of feelings in the air. 1

And now, exam week finally arrived whether or not they were prepared for it.

Atlas sat down in his respective spot, his expression fiercer than ever. This week would decide... Penny's money's fate. He closed his eyes and tried to keep his mind clear of unnecessary We just as he did, Theo's voice rang from somewhere in his vicinity.

thoughts.

"Well, Atlas."

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Atlas didn't want to open his eyes and taint his concentration. But sensing the guy's presence from his side, a shallow breath slipped past him and reluctantly opened his eyes.

Theo smiled, Wang Atlas's eyes crack

"Don't you

open. "I see you're really taking this seriously."

"Haha. Of course, I also take this seriously." Theo laughed and casually tapped Atlas's shoulder. "But you have to chill out. I mean, most of us don't expect to actually beat the star section." "Most... of you," Atlas corrected in the same flat tone. "I'm not included."

The smile on Theo's face twitched, laughing a bi

more. "Atlas, don't tell me you really think you

can steal a seat in the star section?"

This time, Atlas didn't respond.

With the lack of response, Theo laughed even louder.

"Atlas, seriously?" he repeated in disbelief before he burst out in laughter.

Some of their classmates already had their eyes on them when Atlas came in, but now, everyone's attention was on them. They didn't have the energy to comment, though. They knew Atlas studied hard and they were already thankful he still let them all take turns to be his study buddy because they all signed up for his little sister's fan club.

Even so...

someone commented listlessly. "It must

had to

"Did Theo give up?"

true that if Theo tried enough, he

Atlas out

to hear the compliments around. Although

for this het he never showed it

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image this way because even if he didn't beat the star section or even Atlas, everyone could just assume

on the desk beside Atlas's. "I know the pressure is high, but you should relax a little. No one will fault

nodded, but their agreement came from good

"Atlas, even if

don't get into the star section, you've always

you usually do and we're already proud of you for giving such pride

our S4 A

"Don't

section tries to mock you,

sincere smile. Atlas, on the

want to

fault us, a bet is a bet. If we lose, we'll both have to drop out. I hope your confidence is coming from the fact you studied hard, but not from the

words."

on Theo's face faded, noticing

he intoned with a tinge of nervousness. "But

are a worthy opponent. That's why we're challenging them as challengers because they were champions. However, they weren't unreachable as they only

well, Theo."

but failed miserably. "Ye yes,

"Theo, good luck!"

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