Chapter 21

Selena clenched her fists tightly, her gaze fixed on Hailey’s hack.

“Selena, I should’ve been more careful this time, but there’s no way Hailey’s score is real. Casey has been the top student in our grade for as long as I can remember, and now, suddenly, she didn’t even place above Hailey? Something’s definitely off Mateo said..

Selena nodded and reassured him. “Don’t worry, Mateo, I’ll make sure we get to the bottom of this. I just… Im so disappointed. I never thought my sister would go this far just to beat you?”

With that. Selena lowered her head, looking utterly dejected.

Mateo sofiened and gently comforted her. “She’s not worth your sadness, Selena. Don’t let this get to you.”

Selena glanced up at him, eyes brimming with emotion. “Thank you, Mateo. I’m just glad you’re here with me.”

The two of them stood close, their connection evident–enough to make others envious.

Just then, a voice floated over from behind them. “There’s always someone better out there. Some people just refuse to accept that.”

Selena’s expression stiffened. Mateo turned around and saw the girl who had spoken, his brows furrowing. He asked, “Casey, your spot as the top student was taken. Aren’t you mad?”

The girl had large, round eyes, straight bangs, and fair skin–an overall sweet and innocent look. She was Casey,

Casey blinked, then shrugged. “Why would I be mad? There will always be someone better than you. That’s just how life

works.”

Hearing this, Mateo felt his breath hitch.

“You two, though, Casey continued, raising a brow, “acting like you’re untouchable. There are tons of people out there more talented than you. Maybe accept reality now before life smacks you in the face”

After delivering that remark, Casey smirked, stretched her arms lazily, and strolled off, looking thoroughly pleased with

herself.

was called to the office. Her homeroom teacher was there, along

in his forties, wearing glasses and sporting a noticeable beer belly. He was hunched over Hailey’s test

paper itself meticulously organized–it was pleasing to

the door and stepped in, scanning the room. She immediately understood what was

Hailey greeted them, her tone

lifted his gaze, his expression stern. “Your test score

his

short, cold laugh. “Cheating, I’ve

proof?” Hailey

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Chapter 21

when no one else was around. The security footage captured it. And considering how close the two of you are, are you really

Joshua arrived outside the office. Hearing that accusation, he bristled immediately. “You better have proof before you start running your

wanted to cross. She answered. Joshua, you don’t have to be scared. We all know you’re a good kid. If Hailey forced you into this, it’s okay just tell us the truth, and we won’t hold you

hell you won’t! Joshua snapped, fists clenching, ready to

grabbed his wrist. “Enough. No punching people.

a huff. Joshua forced himself to calm down, though

nervously, suddenly realizing she might have messed with the wrong person. But she had already taken Selena’s money–she couldn’t

a glance at Selena before

any case. Hailey’s test score is invalid. The academic office

low, authoritative voice cut through the

shot up from his seat. “Mr. Medrano,” he

man stood there, with sharp features, buzzed hair, and a crisp

silenced a room the moment he stepped in. He was Nicolas, the principal of Everton High School.

before lowering. She knew exactly who he was.

chair casually, sitting down. His

Nicolas said, flipping through the pages. Then his expression hardened as his gaze swept across the room, finally landing on

something indescribable–shock, emotion, recognition. Then Nicolas surged forward and

your name?”

reason for his excitement and smiled slightly. “I

who is your father?”

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