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?”

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

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

then turned to Nadine, trying to be the voice of reason,

in the future.*

pouted, feeling this opportunity

fine even if she goes. Sure, there might be a

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a bald head, but she won’t die.

offered to arrange transportation with

to find 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 any

with each person trying to

them

say no but feared losing face as if

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

to go but was putting on a brave face for Winnie. She softened

that I’m scared. It’s just that you’re stopping

there was

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

it, but that afternoon, the internet exploded with news. “A celebrity medium who had recently made headlines for using her powers to save someone had advised against a prestigious kindergarten’s European trip,