The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 162

As soon as they reached the top of the stairs and caught sight of the scene outside the classroom, the group couldn't help but stare in disbelief.

The narrow hallway was packed with students, and the doorway itself was practically overflowing. Teenagers-most of them the notorious troublemakers who liked to style themselves as "tough guys" and "bad girls"—craned their necks, all fixated on the blackboard inside. Every so often, someone would jot something down in a battered notebook, faces set in expressions of such intense concentration that it was almost comical.

Had they all been hit on the head or something?

The principal glanced at the teacher beside him, his tone incredulous. "Mr. Brown, are those really our students? Those kids outside the door-are they actually from Havencrest Technical College?"

Mr. Brown's astonishment was just as plain. "These are the same hooligans who usually act like they want to tear the classroom apart during lessons. I've honestly never seen them this focused before."

small group moved

inside was already claimed by students, standing shoulder to shoulder at

meticulous, breaking down

shock, then in genuine admiration. "That's remarkable," he whispered. "Her method is not only clearer, but also simpler than the standard

The principal nodded thoughtfully.

had

tears to his eyes. He looked at the girl

teachers, who'd overheard some student gossip earlier, was quick to reply. "I heard she's the top student at Havencrest Preparatory Academy. She scored over 740 on the entrance exams, and she even holds the record for the highest score in the

has a bright future ahead of her," the principal said,