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.

she was called to the office. Her

and sporting a noticeable beer belly. He

paper itself meticulously

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

Ms. Lugo. Hailey greeted them, her tone

lifted his gaze, his expression stern.

his

let out a short, cold laugh. “Cheating, I’ve seen students like you before,”

proof?” Hailey

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Chapter 21

the exam, Joshua was in the office when no one else was around. The security footage captured it. And considering how close the two of you are, are you really going to say he wasn’t here to steal the test

start running your mouth, he snapped. “Yeah, I was in the office last

was from the Cooper family, not someone she wanted to cross. She answered. Joshua, you don’t have to be scared. We all know you’re a good kid.

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

wrist. “Enough. No punching

huff. Joshua forced himself to calm down, though his glare

person. But she had already taken Selena’s

a glance at Selena before

test score is invalid. The academic office has reached a

low, authoritative

fell silent. Luke’s arrogance instantly vanished, his face paling as he shot up from his seat. “Mr. Medrano,” he stammered,

turned toward the door, her eyes narrowing slightly. A man stood there, with sharp features, buzzed

room the moment he stepped

gaze lingered on his face for a brief moment before lowering. She

pulled out a chair casually, sitting down. His long fingers picked up Hailey’s test paper.

the pages. Then his expression hardened as his gaze swept across the room, finally landing on Hailey.

emotion, recognition.

your name?”

the reason for his excitement and smiled slightly. “I am

is your father?” Nicolas asked

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