Chapter 279

"Thank you, Dad." Jeanette forced a stiff smile, her lips barely curving.

Even though she heard Dick's comforting words, they did little to ease the knot in her stomach. No matter how she tried, she couldn't shake the heaviness inside.

Up on stage, Citrine stood out like a glaring spotlight-so dazzling it almost hurt to look at her.

If only she would just disappear.

Jeanette's gaze darkened as she thought bitterly: If only that fire years ago had finished her off for good.

Meanwhile, Citrine raised her trophy, her lips curled in a polite, confident smile as she graciously accepted the applause and admiration of the crowd.

When her acceptance speech ended, she walked over to the emcee, drawing curious looks from everyone. No one knew what she whispered to him, but a moment later, he stepped aside and handed her the podium.

"Thank you," Citrine said courteously.

tapped out a string of code on the computer, and in an instant, the giant screen behind her switched

stunned the teachers, students, and

She just hacked

That's insane. I've been a hacker for ten years and

she was a genius for her grades and fluency in so many languages, but I never expected

At this rate, when she grows up, the rest of us are going

was starting to panic as she realized what Citrine was

notes disappeared. I'd like to check the school's security footage in front of everyone. I've already notified the principal and received

find out

Citrine reached to hit 'play,' Jeanette suddenly shot up

auditorium fell silent. Every head turned to stare at

do this-it's selfish! You'll ruin the school's reputation!" Jeanette's voice

the crowd winced, frowning at her

Yelling like that scared the

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