The Real Heiress Rules the World

Chapter 211 The Assertive Senior

Sloane was walking down the school hallway with a stack of documents in her arms, heading toward the library. Suddenly, a few classmates stepped in her way, smug smiles playing on their faces.

“Well, if it isn’t the precious heiress of the Rivers family. What’s the matter–got dumped by the Hawthorne family and still have the nerve to show up at school?” one girl sneered, her tone dripping with mockery.

Another girl chimed in, “Yeah, I heard Lucas called off the engagement himself. Was it because you’re just too boring? Maybe he thought you weren’t good enough for him.”

Sloane’s expression turned cold in an instant. Her gaze swept over them like a blade; her voice came out sharp and icy. “Move.”

But the girls weren’t intimidated. One of them scoffed. “What, struck a nerve? Thought scoring top marks in the department and joining Blackhawk made you special? Still got dumped by the Hawthorne family, didn’t you? What a disgrace.”

Sloane’s fists tightened slightly; a flicker of menace flashed in her eyes.

she opened her mouth to fire back,

time on your hands.

turned to look. It was the same upperclassmen who had

group, Harper stepped forward, her eyes frosty as they landed on the group of bullies. Her tone carried a clear warning. “Sloane’s under our protection. If any of you dare speak to her like that again, don’t expect us

anyone to take Sloane’s side;

of them tried to save face, stammering, “W–We were just joking

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to get so

Joking: You really think no one sees through your petty

they slunk off, casting Sloane one last dirty look as they unitered, “What’s so great about her anyway? She’s only

they were gone. Harper turned to Sloane and gave her a reassuring pat on the shoulder, her voice soft with concern. “Don’t letthem get to you, Sloane. They’re just jealous. You shine too bright, so they resperate to

smiled faintly, her tone tinged with gratitude. Thanks, Harper. I’m