The True Heiress's Return

Chapter 176

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"Don't worry, everyone! It's just a tire stuck in the mud. Please get off the bus first, and I'll try to drive it out," the experienced driver reassured the nervous students. After getting everyone to disembark, he revived the engine to get the bus out of the mud pit. However, no matter how hard he tried, the wheels just made a loud rumbling noise, with the tires spinning in place without any traction.

Frustrated, the driver got out of the car. "There's no way out; this pit is too deep. I can't manage it alone-we'll need a tow truck, but I'm afraid it'll take at least a few hours before it arrives..."

The students looked utterly dejected and began complaining loudly. "Oh my God, we're so unlucky! How did we end up in this mess?" "There's mud in my shoes; it's so gross and soggy..." "Daniel, think of a way out quick!" Daniel Johnson, the class monitor was equally stressed out, as he had never faced a situation like this before.

Just then, Yvette called Daniel, asking how much longer it would be before the monitor and others arrived at the assembly point. Daniel's eyes lit up like he saw a savior. "Yvette, can you come back with your friends and do us a favor?"

About ten minutes later, a powerful Ferrari came down the mountain road. Unlike their classmates' gloomy faces, Yvette and Berry, after pulling off safely by the roadside, peeked out of the car with barely restrained laughter at the sight of everyone's sorry state. Yvette feigned surprise and asked, "So, the tires really are stuck in the mud, huh? How did it end up like this?" Berry added with a sly grin, "Maybe someone in the car brought bad luck, dooming the whole vehicle." Everyone stayed silent but instinctively glanced toward Xanthe and Shakira.

Xanthe, unable to hold back her fiery temper, was about to jump up and retort fiercely. Daniel, however, eager to solve the problem quickly, clasped his hands together, hinting at Xanthe to let it go. He then turned to Joe, asking in a softer tone if Joe could help. Joe's gaze briefly flicked to Shakira, who stood out in the crowd.

He thought for a moment, frowning slightly. "My car has power, but it's not a tow truck. Here's the plan: I'll call the local forest service office and get them to send someone right away." Saying this, he got out, took a few steps away, and used his phone to make the call. After a while, he returned with an update. "The local forest service office has already sent someone, and they should arrive in less than an hour." The classmates were astonished. They knew Joe's family was powerful, but they didn't expect that with just one call, he could so easily get the local forest service office to send someone over.

have to drag our suitcases up the mountain..." "You've got to say, Yvette was really wise to bring Joe along; otherwise, we wouldn't have had a clue what to do today!" Yvette listened to all the praise. His face shone with pride and confidence. She also got out of the car, stood next to Joe, and interlaced their fingers.

for his help. After all, he owes the local forest service office a favor for us now." "Thanks, Joe and Yvette." Joe waved it off modestly. "It was no trouble, just a phone call, nothing that

immense influence of Joe's family! As for those two girls who didn't change seats

to look down on Yvette. But little did they know

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family might have been a source of mockery lately, but with Joe as Yvette's boyfriend, she

the drama unfold. She suddenly said, "Xanthe, Shakira, you both look like you're really unhappy about this, don't

unable to hold back for a while and said without hesitation, "Yeah, so what if I'm not happy? You guys

she needed. "Oh really? Then why hadn't you called someone to help solve the problem? If you don't want to ride on Joe's reputation, then make your own way up the mountain yourself. No

to say more. However, before she could, she was scolded by the others who were afraid of upsetting Joe. "Xanthe, just zip it. We're the ones asking for

and snapping at people. Even if you have some personal grudge, you can't just disregard everyone else like that!" "Seriously, just say less!" Xanthe was taken aback. It wasn't her fault the car got stuck in the mud, yet the others were accusing her right now! Xanthe was furious, but

eyes turned bright red, and she clenched her fists in anger, her whole body trembling uncontrollably. "You... you

about to lose control, a warm hand wrapped around her cool, trembling fist. Xanthe turned in surprise to

"Shakira..." Shakira gave her a reassuring look, then faced the hostile crowd