Resurrecting the Genius Within

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Eleanor reclined comfortably in her seat, her face beaming with pride. Tm not sure if Isabelle will be able to get into university, but Layla assured me that she’s definitely going to be accepted into Taragon University, right Layla?”

Without her daughter’s constant reminders about keeping her Taragon University admission a secret, she would have seized the opportunity to flaunt her achievement in front of everyone.

Are y

you serious. Layla? You will get accepted into Taragon University?” William exclaimed, his face beaming with excitement and surprise.

William saw his children as his hope as someone who had experienced poverty for a significant portion of his life and had been looked down upon by his wife and brothers. The academic achievements of his son and second daughter had always been a source of pride for him. For someone from a lower–class background like himself, seeing his child get into Taragon University and achieve success in the future was the greatest joy.

“I’ve been studying really hard, Dad, Layla smiled. “I’ve been working until midnight every day lately. I know all the questions on the exam, so getting accepted into Taragon University won’t be a problem.”

Eleanor sat up even straighter after Layla finished speaking. It was the first time she had seen such a radiant glow on her face after so many years of marriage to the Jenkins family.

“Fantastic! Fantastic! This is amazing.” William was so overwhelmed that he was on the verge of tears and felt so touched that he couldn’t utter a word.

Ethan caught Layla’s gaze, and she felt a little guilty.

“Really? Getting into Taragon University is a big deal,” Sean, who occupied the main seat, laughed heartily and generously. “If you get into Taragon University, I’ll give you a big present.”

Layla, who had become the centre of attention, was secretly thrilled to receive Sean’s affirmation. “Thank you, Uncle Sean.”

Kimberly took apart the stage with displeasure. She couldn’t stand Eleanor’s arrogance and quickly retaliated, “Anyone can talk big. Let’s wait until you’re in the same position. It would be amusing if you ended up humiliating yourself.”

She then focused on Ethan’s injury and asked, “How is Ethan’s foot doing? With the advances in medical technology, there might be a chance to cure it in a bigger city. If he’s handicapped for life, how will he find a job and a partner down the road? This injury will impede his future prospects, even if he gets admitted to a prestigious university.”

Ethan was taken aback when he sensed his elder’s sudden hostility. It came out of nowhere, and he was left stunned. His hand under the table balled into a fist in embarrassment.

Kimberly succeeded in hurting Eleanor with her words. Before Eleanor could respond, a light but cold voice spoke up first.

“If you’re so concerned, don’t just talk about it. Cough. Fifteen thousand dollars for my brother’s foot treatment, and he’ll remember your kindness.

“You’re really asking for that much? Kids like you don’t know the value of money. I have a family to cunnart and can’t iner hand out euch!

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five hundred dollars or seven thousand five hundred dollars

for words as Isabelle relentlessly

too embarrassing for Kimberly to admit that she didn’t have the requested

for quite some time.

cannot provide help, do not pretend to care and prod at people’s pain,” she said. “After

aback. “Isabelle, how could you speak to

Although they

you speak to Kimberly like that? It’s incredibly disrespectful!” Tom slammed the table and stood up, pointing angrily at

your daughter some manners. She is speaking to her elders in this manner. Kimberly

you expect from a poor family?” sneered Kimberly’s son,

chair. Her expression was emotionless as she looked at the three of them, her cold

aura.

up and apologised, saying, “I’m very sorry, Kimberly. Children do not always understand. Please

respond, Ethan, who stood beside her, sensed

have no intention of doing

day that

who had the most authority,

she had to give in. She knew that her family’s business depended

the dishes were being served, Sean’s daughter noticed Layla secretly taking pictures of the food with her phone.

attention. Without any hesitation, Kimberly swifily moved

dish looks fantastic.”

the future Taragon University students to take a picture before

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you feel. It’s tough for you to eat

ahead and keep taking pictures if you want.

Aunty,” Layla said, her face flushing with embarrassment. She silently reminded

again once she starts her studies at Taragon University,

ago, we dined at…“Eleanor was just about to mention that a few days ago, while they were in Taragon City, the head of Taragon University had treated them to a fancy restaurant that was even more

her words, her daughter Layla gave her

this wonderful

couldn’t quite grasp the subtleties of the matter

don’t have to pretend to be someone else. Do you even know your own worth?” Kimberly rolled her eyes and faced Sean, asking, “This meal must have cost

replied, slouching in

Kimberly exclaimed.

the price, Eleanor

is a bit expensive, one thousand five hundred dollars per bottle. William, it would help if you tried some too,” he told

hesitantly:

up the waiter approached and stumbled over his words, “I think I’ll pass on this drink. You don’t have to worry

a try. It’s not like it will break the bank, and you always