Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 153

Chapter 153

“They have made valid points; it’s futile to persist in this situation,” Elena said with a calm but firm tone.

Upon hearing her words, Bianca’s last glimmer of hope faded away. She had truly lost this opportunity–one she had long anticipated and finally grasped, only to see it slip away at Thorne’s hands.

She had dreamed of a moment filled with glory, never thinking it would come to such a sad end. Every effort she had made had turned out to be as short–lived as bubbles.

Noticing Bianca’s downcast expression, the head of the etiquette department sighed. Despite all the things she could have messed up, an injured foot was something beyond help.

Elena, as always, showed little emotion and kept her.

as she left. The other members behind her hurried to keep

After they left the classroom, the head of the academic de

take on the role of tossing the baton?”

voiced her concern, “Elena, with Bianca hurt, who will

“We had no backup plan; none of us expected this to happen. In past years, everything went smoothly, but now it’s all fallen apart because of Bianca.” added the head of the etiquette department.

“Now is not the time for blaming; our immediate priority is to find someone to replace Bianca,” Elena insisted. “Don’t worry; I have a plan,” she added confidently.

The head of the academic department raised an eyebrow, intrigued. “Elena, do you have a candidate in mind?”

“Let’s head to the conference room,” Elena replied, leading the way.

When they entered the conference room, the other members were already gathered. Elena took her seat at the head of the table and stated, her voice icy as ever.

She said, “This emergency meeting has been called due to unexpected issues with Bianca, making her unable to hold the baton.”

This news stirred a flurry of reactions among the members.

“Elena, the Winter Sports Event is just days away. What can we do about it? Are we really going to leave the Honor Guards without a baton bearer?”

we don’t have someone to toss the

do? Time is running out; who would be

it be Emma? She held this position

about her reputation; choosing

really matter? The main focus should be on her ability

true, but I’m still not

we really

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for a long time, Elena finally raised her

room fell silent, and all eyes turned to

for the role of substitute:

really think Elysia could take on the baton? Wouldn’t this put the Winter Sports

I worry that Elysia might not be the right choice; considering her lack

we don’t have

Guards represent the pride of our school. If we can’t find a good candidate, I’d prefer

been clearer; she was fiercely supporting Elysia. Her choice was a carefully

place anyone in a position just to fill a role. In her eyes, Elysia was the most fitting candidate, chosen

If we don’t choose a capable person out of fear of backlash, we could end up pretending everything

is a genuinely great choice–her academic skills and good

if she fails?”

the chance? There’s no outcome worse than what we’re currently

murmurs filled the room, they

in favor of appointing Elysia to this role,

academic department was the first to raise her hand, followed closely by the head of the discipline department. More hands went up around

hand as well, declaring, “Unanimously

face lit up when she saw her. “Elena, what brings you

need to talk to you,” Elena replied, her

“What is it?”