The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 250

“Speaking ill of others without knowing the truth, this classmate’s intellect and character leave much to be

desired‘

Noella’s voice, sweet and melodious, echoed through the classroom

Noella could spot a wolf in sheep’s clothing from a mile away, and someone like Oriana wasn’t worth a second thought to her.

Noella was only here to fulfil her grandmother’s wish for her to get a proper college education, but she had her own plans too.

Oriana came from an academic family, each member more bookish than the last. Her face flushed with a mix of anger and embarrassment when Noella’s words hit their mark.

“But the person online said she was your sister. It can’t all be made up, can it?”

Noella glanced at Oriana with a look of sheer disdain.

Did they really believe whatever the internet spewed? Yvonne or Briony, both slightly older than Noella, referred to her as their “older sister” merely to appear delicate and in need of care. In reality, she had no sisters at all

“I could claim to be your long–lost father would you buy that?”

Oriana was speechless.

Laughter broke out among the students, and Oriana’s cheeks stung with em

ment.

“Why don’t you clarify things? If it’s a misunderstanding, you should set the re

“Oriana, the stuff you’ve got in your head and guts, how exactly would you clarify that? In other words, if I say I’m your real dad, how would you clear that up?”

Oriana was stunned!

How could you clarify such nonsense? It didn’t need clarification! Everyone knew what the head and guts were full of, and who would seriously think Noella could be Oriana’s father?

To clarify such a thing would be an exercise in futility.

The room erupted in laughter again.

“Noella should join the debate team. With her, our college would take home the gold this year!”

Oriana’s face turned a spectrum of reds and purples, and with the teacher’s entrance, she had no choice but to simmer down and take her seat.

Jewelry Design, taught by a lady dressed in a tailored dress and a crisp white blazer, who brought a treasure trove of jewelry for the students to

this course,” Darcy began, her gaze sweeping

shake the feeling that Darcy lingered a little longer

rumors, or was it because of the zither performance

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announced

drafts to my email after class,” she said.

skills and understanding of the craft, and many students were prepared in advance.

the room. “Noella, could you come to my office,

“Of course.”

giggles from Oriana and a few other girls.

teacher was going to give Noella a hard

accompanied by a few cohorts, followed

all, the rumors online had tarnished the college’s reputation,

office, Darcy sipped water to moisten her throat before addressing

were complemented by her gaze,

cool indifference.

“Don’t be nervous. I asked you here for two reasons. First, about the courses you’ve applied to be excused from–I’d like to know

particular reason, just that some classes feel like a

business ventu internal affairs, and fulfilling duties at the border. She simply couldn’t spar

curriculum.

to Polaris

r the school’s

aback, expecting a more elaborate excuse

education? That’s

“I’m a second–level skier and table tennis athlete in Harmonia Country, PE. classes won’t teach me

numerous jewelry design drafts, casually sketched by Noella in her

time.

widened in

of gemstones and detailed every cut and process. If brought to life, these

draw all

in, I might as well mention that I could miss some of my

sketches, it was evident that the curriculum offered little that Noella didn’t already know

couldn’t self–learn.

clearly

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