Carrie and Yasmin walked to the venue's entrance. However, the student council members and security guards stopped them on their way.

"Sorry, you can't enter without a valid student ID."

Due to the previous incident, the academy had heightened security measures, especially for large events like this, making it hard to enter the campus.

After security denied Yasmin's entry, she looked troubled.

In any other place, she could have easily confronted those blocking her way. However, she could not do that at the academy, as she did not want to cause trouble for Carrie and make her daily school life uncomfortable.

"Yasmin, I'll be fine."

Carrie gently squeezed Yasmin's calloused hand. "If you're still worried about me, you can wait right here. You can rush in to protect me if you're here, right?"

Reluctantly, Yasmin agreed, "Alright, I'll stay here. If you feel unwell, text me right away."

Carrie nodded obediently and followed the crowd into the hall.

Once the event began, the doors closed.

and found a spot in

stage, her heart clenched, and her hands

her entire

the stage lights brightened and

chatter

her eyes, hesitant to look

a

sound of high heels approached from

but sensed someone sitting

been a while,

mockery and teasing sliced through Carrie's

felt a chill rush through her. Her shoulders trembled with anxiety. "Knowing my brother has your

sneer. "Well; after all, we used to be classmate's. If you end up marrying my brother, I'll be your sister-in-law.

hitched as she tightly

words but hesitated to text

subordinate. What good would it do to text her? It would only complicate things for Yasmin, and Carrie

slender fingers lightly tapping on her knee, playing an

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