Under the heiress facade

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chapter 10

Dongles had known Bernard for right years. He noticed that Bernard hardly looked armen unless it was directly related to his work.

In fact, glas and three other assistants had privately joked about whether Bernard might prefer men over women

Fortunately, ernard had finallyshown interest in a woman! This was a relief for Douglas and the other assistants as they would no longer have to worry about their safety

They had been constantly on edge, fearing that Bernard might try to take advomlage of them.

In the hallway outside the Dean of Students‘ office, Andrew’s driver, Nigel Bathur, said, “Ms. Youngworth, I’m sorry, but Dean Cadden has a last–minute meeting with a important prestanden Linect you

“The Dean of Students will help you with your transfer ”

Hera nodded and calmly replied, “Thank you

Herface showed a distant demeanor that made her seem unapproachable.

Migel found himself pendering Hera’s connection with Andrew. It was curious that Andrew had consistentlympian theneed to treat her with exceptional care

The two reached the Deaned Students‘ office.

thick square glasses and a balding head, sat at his desk to front of him stood Melanie

student will join your class,”

homeroom teacher for the junior–year students in

each grade level. After each semester, students were assigned to classes based on their cumulative exam scores,

was served for the top 50

soured as she glanced over

Academy was known for its commitment to teaching excellence.

and

letter

student from a rural area being placed in class à immediately? She hadn’t even taken the entrance

knock echoed through the office Nigel need, accompanied by

is the transier student assigned by Dean Ludden. She’s under your care now,”

Youngworth, welcome. Take a seat,” Robert greeted warmly. He rose from his chair with a welcoming smile as he gestured for

Robert personally and emphasized to

in such high regard suggested a

key to his hopes for a

Hera replied with a hint of disinterest. “What do I need

enrollment process shortly. But before we get into that, let me introduce you to someone. This is Melanie Miller, the homeroom teacher for

“Ms. Miller, meet Hera Youngworth. She’s under your wing now. Could you please show her to

delicate features, a slender figure, and was elegantly dressed in a long dress. Yet, she

with Melanie

Androw, Melanie detested such laveritism, especially when it came trom students who seemed unaware

not to let a student like Hera undermine her stellar teaching reputation, especially since she was someone who read on