The Forgotten Girl Is Back For Revenge

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.

just finished lunch when she was called to the office. Her homeroom teacher was there, along with the dean, Luke. Selena and Mateo

noticeable beer belly. He was hunched

paper itself meticulously organized–it was pleasing to the eye.

in, scanning the room. She immediately understood what

them, her tone calm. “Is

his expression stern.

his eyes. “Why?”

short, cold laugh. “Cheating, I’ve seen

proof?” Hailey asked,

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

Joshua arrived outside the office. Hearing that accusation, he bristled immediately. “You better have proof before you start running your mouth, he snapped. “Yeah, I was in

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. If Hailey forced you into this, it’s okay just tell us the truth, and we won’t

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

grabbed his wrist. “Enough. No punching people. Dial

himself to calm down, though his glare at Molly didn’t waver

messed with the wrong person. But she had already taken Selena’s money–she

sneaked a glance at Selena before

invalid. The academic office has reached a unanimous decision, Luke declared, his expression

about that?” A low, authoritative voice cut through

arrogance instantly vanished, his face paling as he shot up from his seat. “Mr. Medrano,” he stammered, his previous confidence

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

was commanding–the kind that silenced a room the moment he stepped

face for a brief moment before lowering. She knew exactly who he was. Her mother’s biological brother. Her uncle.

chair casually, sitting

work, Hailey,” Nicolas said, flipping through the pages. Then his expression hardened as his gaze swept across the room,

eyes filled with something indescribable–shock, emotion, recognition. Then Nicolas surged forward

your name?”

and smiled slightly. “I am

is your father?” Nicolas