The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 272

Chapter 274

At exactly half past five, the Carmichael patriarch arrived on schedule at Havencrest Primus Academy, settling into the seats reserved for Citrine's family.

Elsewhere, in the section for Class Ten parents, the two seats with Jeanette's name on them were already taken-Aline and Dick sat side by side.

Jeanette gazed at her parents with conviction. "Mom, Dad, I signed up for the speech contest this time. I'm definitely going to win first place."

Her grades had slipped lately, but public speaking had always been her forte. This year, she was confident she'd finally outshine Citrine.

Aline beamed. "Go for it, Jeanette. I believe in you."

"So do I." Dick's voice was warm with pride.

He hadn't been there for much of Jeanette's childhood, but he'd always known she had a gift for speaking.

shoulder, while Jeanette knelt in front of them, bubbling with excitement. From a distance, the three looked like

Class Two's section, Sawyer watched the scene unfold, and it felt like a punch

was Jeanette's real father-yet Dick had

as he watched the three of

scoffed. "Dad, stop staring. Even if you went over now, Jeanette would just think you were ruining their happy

a thin line,

sorts of acts-singing, dancing, skits, poetry readings. The parents were dazzled by the variety, though some, especially those with high expectations, began to frown.

then, Jeanette walked onto

she began speaking, her clear, fluent English rang

clearly more interested in an academic competition—especially one that showcased public speaking

had them all thinking, *Now there's a

she finished, the hall

with Jeanette setting the bar so high, the rest felt like

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