She Became Rich After Divorce by Georgina Lane

Chapter 724: We Were Just Classmates

Mikaela had no fear or guilt after her "true identity" was revealed, probably because of the extraordinary man standing behind her.

Soon, Nora realized just how unlucky she was.

The middle-aged man, cigar in hand, cast a suspicious glance at Nora, his voice carrying a hint of disdain as he spoke in a hoarse voice, "Stephen, what's your relationship with this girl?" Before Nora could respond, she watched in astonishment as Stephen stepped out of the crowd.

Facing the middle-aged man, he wore a hint of guilt on his fair and delicate face as he replied with a forced smile, "Uncle, I... we're just ordinary classmates."

He knew Nora was watching him, disappointment evident in her eyes.

Her watery eyes quickly filled with mist, looking pitiful and tugging at the heartstrings.

"Stephen?" She thought he would at least have the courage to acknowledge their relationship like a man. But to her surprise, Stephen distanced himself from her at this critical moment.

Just classmates? What a convenient label!

Nora thought of the sweater she had carefully knitted and placed in her bag, intending to give it to him. It was no longer needed.

Unable to meet Nora's gaze, Stephen smiled helplessly, lowering his head.

Ultimately, it was because their Prince family relied on the support of his uncle.

His uncle was an old friend of the President's wife, and his uncle's sister had married Emily's father.

If Stephen's uncle had not suffered a debilitating injury in his youth, preventing him from having children, Stephen wouldn't have been pressured to carry on the family line.

the family's beliefs, they believed that every life was a gift from

him to be the heir, hence the strict demands placed on him. If his uncle found out he was at the bottom of the grade

answer, Mr. Prince patted Stephen's

on your studies. Only when you meet my standards can I entrust both the Prince family and the

young before. It's okay to be carefree, but

family, with a noble status. Learn to protect your reputation and not associate

Just anyone?

herself, Nora felt her

newcomers to Onistead without any roots, were they? Yet, here was Nora, determined to catch Stephen's attention, letting them know that Nora wasn't one to be

had expected. Seeing Nora's smile frozen in anger, with a slightly menacing

nature, she was likely to be driven mad with

arms crossed, Nora,

Prince rest assured.

not compare to the mighty Stephen family, but we have our pride. Mr. Prince

"Sean, let's go!"

that, she supported the heavily injured Sean and hobbled out of the bar. Behind them, Mikaela's warning voice could be

If Danielle finds out what you've done to her, do

had in her hands the recorded phone calls and bank transfer

that they did everything together, but for some reason, Nora had not let Danielle go even after the latter went to jail. Stellabe due to a guilty conscience, as soon as Mikaela's words fell, Nora accidentally kicked the nearby

foot collided just right, turning her ankle red with pain, biting her

it be that Mikaela was deliberately trying to trap her with her