The True Heiress's Return

Chapter 173

Even though Shakira was twenty minutes late, she ended up being the first to submit her paper. This quickly became the talk of the campus forum, with Shakira's rebellious actions sparking plenty of student chatter: [The academic prodigy really lives up to the title-finishing in such a short time, she probably didn't even look at the questions before jumping to the answers!]

[Doesn't anyone else think Shakira is a bit pretentious? Don't rush to judge me; putting past incidents aside, her recent behavior seems overly calculated.]

[Exactly, her grades before college weren't great at all. How did she suddenly leap so far ahead? Maybe she thinks she's already got a spot with the Lopez Group, so she doesn't care!]

[Wow, who's spreading these conspiracy theories? Shakira showed her skills during a class-wide exam earlier this semester- it's clear she works hard behind the scenes without needing to announce it!]

[This is funny. Shakira has so many fans now; she's just enjoying her privilege. She hasn't saved your lives, so why all the admiration?]

The forum buzzed with differing opinions all night until the school released an official statement: [Students are strictly prohibited from misusing signal blockers, and only authorized personnel may access the rooftop.] This led to more chaos in the forum.

What's going on? Signal blocker? Rooftop?]

[Wait, before the exam today, Shakira told the proctor the rooftop door was broken.]

[Shakira was stuck on the rooftop, and someone intentionally activated the signal blocker, almost keeping her from the exam?]

[I was in the top-floor classroom-no wonder I heard banging through my headphones! Shakira was knocking on the door!)

[Me too!)

[Same here!]

Shakira wasn't late on purpose-she was locked inside! If she hadn't escaped, she might still be stuck! This is awful; who

uld go so low as to trap Shakira before an exam?]

they try to stop her success? The school needs to

Shakira were unfounded... I

I really should be ashamed for thinking that way

didn't check the school forum and hadn't even registered. When Xanthe told her about the gossip, they were out

and acting all flashy. Who knew that an hour later, the truth would come out? Those who slandered you are now lining up to apologize;

time; I've never seen such

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must know you're quite the campus star and is eager to help you

if other problems arise, the school can't just wash

valid point." Turning her head, Xanthe noticed Shakira focused on her phone and teased. "Texting so intently, getting all cozy with Mr. Lopez,

Shakira was about to clarify that it wasn't Walter, she decided not to explain. Xanthe took her silence as confirmation and kept teasing her. Gideon rarely spoke up in their

[When's my dear Shakira free? It's been ages since we shared a meal and looked at

might be

Gideon: Bummer.]

be considerate; Shakira's busy with final exams right

will

Sean: [In two days!]

do

Not only did he know when Shakira's exams would end, but he also

from Xanthe, of course. Fortunately, Sean wasn't a fast typist; if he had sent that

internship next semester is also with Yonder Digital, the

[Yes, I've been swamped with exams. Once they're over. I'll go camping, and after the results come in, winter break officially starts.] Gideon: [Camping? Shakira, I want

class,

promise I'll