Their Villain, The Mogul's Beloved

Chapter 251

Zinnia was led to the podium by William to give a self-introduction. She said, “Hi, everyone, I am Zinnia. Nice to meet you.”

The students in the class were mostly part of a close-knit group, having grown up together. It was rare for someone like Zinnia to suddenly join their ranks.

From the back of the room, Ethan started clapping enthusiastically. He said, “Alright, let’s give a warm welcome to Zinnia. From now on, she is one of us.”

Maisie clapped loudly. She shouted, “Yes, welcome! Zinnia, you’re such a sweet angel!” Her perfectly made-up face glowed with excitement.

Zinnia had been feeling a bit nervous, but Maisie’s enthusiasm made her want to laugh and hide her face at the same.

time.

William scanned the room with a faint smile. His gaze finally landed on a quiet girl with glasses sitting in the third row.

He said, “Zinnia, welcome to our class. The seating is open, so why don’t you sit next to Lydia in the third row?”

Maisie whined dramatically from her seat, “William, come on! I wanted to sit with Zinnia!” She complained inside, ‘Why did William pick a seat so quickly?’

“Work on your grades first, then we’ll talk about switching seats, okay?” William replied with his usual gentle smile, his

tone as warm as ever.

“You’re so heartless,” Maisie pouted dramatically. She covered her face like she’d been wronged.

William turned to Zinnia, then Lydia. “Zinnía, Lydia, is that okay for you?” he asked kindly.

Hearing her name, Lydia lowered her book and peeked at Zinnia. Nervously fiddling with the corner of her book, she gave a small nod. “It’s fine, Mr. Baker,” she murmured.

“Sure,” Zinnia replied, her gaze shifting to the third-row seat. She thought, ‘It is on the left, next to the wall, and my potential desk mate seems quiet and reserved. I won’t have to deal with people too much.

‘Ethan sits in front of me. He is tall enough to block the teacher’s view. I can tuck myself away by the wall and maybe even sneak a nap. Perfect.’ Satisfied, Zinnia headed to her seat.

had twenty-four students. But there were only

Zinnia and stood up hesitantly. “Zinnia, do you want the

the inside,” Zinnia decided without hesitation. She thought, ‘I’m not exactly a

works for me.

‘This new classmate doesn’t seem difficult to get along

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her backpack

this period is for self-study. Next period, we’ll start lessons,

Zinnia and Yvonne, William thought, ‘Zinnia’s so laid-back, and Lydia’s got social anxiety. I wonder if they’ll

I’m sitting right in front of you. If you need anything, just tell me. You’re Isaac’s sister, so that makes you my sis too.

her mood lifting at a

second,

turned around with a curious look. He asked, “So, Zinnia, what’s your story with the

moment Zinnia entered the school, the incident at the gate with Betty had already made its way

where to hang her bear charm. She looked up,

is that?” Ethan said to Brian. He nudged Brian’s

Zinnia’s story, how are we supposed to have

delicate and angelic. Her crystal-clear eyes made her look like a little angel. Brian couldn’t figure

to do with the Shaw family,” Zinnia said after a brief pause, her tone

with them.

an eyebrow at her response. He thought, ‘Nothing to do? She should at least make her lie convincing. Her face is practically a

wonder the school forum is buzzing with speculation. Some people even wonder if Zinnia might be the Shaw family’s biological

are

she’s your sister.” As he spoke, he studied Zinnia as if trying to uncover the

Brian had shown Ethan was one taken on the first day of school. It showed Betty with reddened eyes glaring at Zinnia, as if Zinnia had done

bully Betty, the biological daughter. Others speculated that Zinnia might be an illegitimate child