Rural Belle & Three Heirs by Harper Hall

Chapter 50

Chapter 50 That Poor Girl

Chloe figured that since she had already asked, Grant would just give her the account details. But to her surprise, Grant said, "Nah, keep the extra cash for your errands. No need to return it. Just help me out next time I need something." Grant's generosity left Chloe at a loss for words. "Grantie, isn't this a bit much?" she managed to say.

Before she could get a response, Grant's assistant Stanley's voice traveled through the line. Probably needed elsewhere, Grant quickly said goodbye and hung up. Chloe stared at her phone, feeling a bit stunned.

She couldn't shake the image of Grant praising her with a pale face last night. Her previously calm heart now felt like it had been hit by a pebble, causing ripples.

After a day of rest at home, Chloe felt much better. The next day, she headed to Quest University for class. As soon as she walked into the classroom, she noticed a group of classmates huddled together, gossiping about something. Curious, she moved closer and realized they were talking about Rena.

"Why did Rena get expelled all of a sudden?"

"Yeah, she didn't do anything wrong."

"She worked so hard to get into Quest University, and now she's expelled. It's such a shame. Her mom would be devastated."

"Totally."

From their chatter, Chloe learned about Rena's expulsion. She couldn't wrap her head around how a stellar student like Rena could get kicked out in just one day.

room. When she spotted Lucy's

for her, rallying other classmates to prove that Lucy was a bully. Unable to get to Chloe, Lucy had targeted Rena, who came from a

up to Lucy and asked, "Did you have anything to

but

now fuming, raised her voice, "I'm asking you, did you have anything

you've got the Martin Family backing you, so I can't touch you. But Rena? That poor girl? She's fair

show her that crushing her is as easy as squashing a bug." Lucy made a pinching gesture with her

the Academic Dean,

how far things had gone. An Academic Dean using such dirty tactics to force out a top student? Unbelievable. If no one stood up for Rena, she'd be stuck with the stigma of expulsion forever. Lucy crossed her arms, looking totally unfazed. "So what?

class was furious but felt powerless. Lucy's dad

down, some worried classmates quickly stepped in to separate them. Philip and a few

pissed about Rena, but we

you beat her up, it

to figure out a way to

"Exactly."

words made Chloe think hard. She had no idea how

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