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 were also

in his forties, wearing glasses and sporting a noticeable beer belly. He was

itself meticulously organized–it was pleasing to the

the room. She immediately understood what was

Ms. Lugo. Hailey greeted them, her tone calm. “Is there

gaze, his expression stern. “Your test score has been invalidated.”

met his eyes.

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

you have proof?” Hailey

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

office. Hearing that accusation, he bristled immediately. “You better have proof before you start running your mouth,

to cross. She answered. Joshua, you don’t have to be scared. We all know you’re a good kid. If

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

wrist. “Enough. No punching people. Dial

down, though his glare at Molly didn’t waver

she might have messed with the wrong person.

Molly sneaked a glance at

any case. Hailey’s test score is invalid. The academic office has reached a unanimous decision,

sure about that?” A low, authoritative voice

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

narrowing slightly. A man stood there, with sharp features,

moment he stepped in. He was Nicolas, the principal of

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

pulled out a chair casually, sitting

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

with something indescribable–shock, emotion, recognition.

your name?”

for his excitement and

father?” Nicolas asked