Under the heiress facade

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Chapter 213

Cindy jolted upright as Hera called out her name unexpectedly during the live broadcast.

Anticipation crackled in the air, but before Cindy could learn more about the delegations‘ offers, the live stream abruptly cut out

The tension lingered, leaving her restless for a long time.

Her own examination score, a decent 189 placing her fourth, wasn’t quite good enough for guaranteed admission to Comridge, her dream school.

Despite their strained relationship, the thought of Hera recommending her was a surprise.

Meanwhile, Hera emerged from the meeting room, clutching two coveted invitation letters.

Back in Class K, pandemonium erupted as she entered.

“Boss, you sneaky genius! You pretended to be a slacker!” Katle shrieked

“So, beauty and brains really do go hand–in–hand, is it too late for me to start cramming now?

share a class with

harder, or I won’t even be worthy of

excited chatter attracted Kerry’s

pride, she entered and congratulated Hera, wiping away a tear of joy. She was a firm believer

you always turning in blank papers? Kerry asked, her curiosity

papers were too easy. I didn’t feel like doing them.”

entire class greaned in unison.

gap between a genius and a slacker? They’d never know for sure.

of excitement, the buzz only fading as the final bell echoed through the

for Hera. The class president was

to join the celebration. She

self–proclaimed loner, usually steered clear of class gatherings. But as she watched the infectious excitement swirling around her, a tiny seed of doubt sprouted in her mind. Maybe, for the first time

after–school buzz was electric as a large g group formed. They headed toward the class president’s family karaoke

the school gate, Hera

their plans and declared, “This one’s on

her gaze laced

can swing it?” she asked, remembering the Everetts financial troubles and Gino’s probable

out his chest, a show of exaggerated pride. “Money? No problem! My pockets are overflowing Tonight, everyone will feast Eke royalty!