True Tycoon Her Empire, Her Rules

Chapter 213

Nadine was simmering with resentment, blaming Winnie for her missed opportunity to go on a European study tour. It felt like a classic case of Bacchus‘ favoritism.

Leonie had a throbbing headache from the commotion and couldn’t help but feel a twinge of anger towards Winnie. It wasn’t that she blamed her for warning about the potential dangers of the trip, and it was more the frustration that Winnie, with all her mystical prowess, could surely avert any disaster. Yet, she chose to let the fear of possible mishaps prevent Nadine from going on a once–in–a–lifetime adventure.

If no one was going, it would be fine, but some kids were still set to jet off to Europe, and that made Leonie’s heart sink.

As Winnie descended the grand staircase, Leonie’s emotions got the better of her, and a slight scowl crossed her face.

Winnie, as if she hadn’t noticed, simply stepped around them and headed for the door. But Nadine spotted her and bolted in front, her face red with anger.

“It’s you. You’re doing this on purpose. Why can’t I go on the trip? I hate you.”

Though her words were harsh, she dared not repeat the past incident where she had told Winnie to leave the house, and she was wary of crossing that line again.

Winnie looked at Nadine, unfazed.

“If you want to go that badly, go ahead.” Winnie said, her voice calm, not a hint of concession due to Nadine’s tantrum. Instead, she glanced at the clock and said with a semblance of sincerity, “At this time, your classmates are still gathering. If you hurry, you can still make it.”

Winnie’s unexpected compliance left Nadine without a script, unsure how to proceed with her rant. She glanced between Winnie and Leonie, seeking guidance.

Leonie was puzzled. Rushing over, she questioned, “Winnie, didn’t you say the πιμ could be dangerous? That you foresaw a calamity? How can you let Nadine go?”

“It seems like she wants to go, and you seem

accusation made Leonie’s cheeks flush with embarrassment. She let out a nervous chuckle, “Oh no. When there’s danger, it’s best to avoid

turned to Nadine, trying to be the voice of reason, “There will

in the future.*

pouted, feeling this

even if she goes. Sure, there might be a

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or maybe a slip that leads to a bald

sincere as she offered to arrange

Abdul, Leonie quickly intercepted her. By then, Nadine’s face had paled at Winnie’s words and she instinctively clung to Leonie’s skirt, shaking her head faintly. She didn’t want

becoming increasingly bizarre, with each person trying to pull the other in a different direction.

icy as she looked at them as if to ask, “Well? Still

face as if admitting she’d

care. I still want to go. Mom, don’t hold me

no longer wanted to go but was putting on a brave face for Winnie. She softened and decided to play along, holding

shoulders and finally admitted to Winnie, “It’s not that I’m scared. It’s just that you’re stopping me, and that’s why

was speechless. If there was peace, that

despite the warnings, Winnie felt that she couldn’t save everyone, and sometimes, words fell on deaf ears. She had offered her protection, and that was

medium who had recently made headlines for using her powers to save someone had advised against a prestigious kindergarten’s European trip, citing