Chapter 124

Chapter 124

Carmen’s smile faltered. Bryan’s reaction was nothing like she had imagined. She thought he would comfort her or scold Aubree for stealing her thunder.

“Bryan’s right. It’s fine. Mom, Dad, it’s not like this is the only birthday I’ll ever have. If Aubree is happy, that’s good enough for me,” she said with a smile full of forced generosity.

Inside, though, her fury was razor-sharp. ‘Aubree, you pushed me this far. Don’t blame me for what comes next.

Her eyes gleamed with malice.

Bryan frowned slightly. Something about Carmen’s tone didn’t sit right.

Ronald, on the other hand, was consumed with thoughts of Aubree and Bowen’s relationship. He bitterly regretted letting Aubree go so easily.

Trevor had left early to return to her filming schedule.

Only Daxton and Alice remained. Their hearts ached over Carmen’s humiliation, but moved by her apparent magnanimity. They never once questioned that the fireworks were clearly never meant for Carmen, nor that the “surprise” belonged entirely to someone else.

The next morning, Aubree awoke to her phone buzzing nonstop.

fireworks Bowen had set off had made quite the splash online. Since registering her company and starting her esports club, Aubree had also set up a Twitter account. Previously, she’d had only a handful of

Aubree was stunned.

green pendant carved into the shape of a leaf. The memory came flooding back.

the chill soon warmed in her palm. Thanks to her recent rise to fame, even

didn’t exist, it would be perfect. But she

jumped out of bed and packed her school bag. The midterm exams were coming

from the school. Aubree just needed to

surroundings.

She was a billionaire now. Being

Aubree instantly grew alert.

few girls… around

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quickly pieced it

Aubree was secretly backed by Carmen. It was her personal hit squad for dealing with anyone who displeased

being smarter, prettier, and briefly admired by

the ones responsible for

girls had only been expelled

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