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?

thought I’d share a class

I won’t even be worthy of being in her

excited chatter attracted Kerry’s attention.

of joy. She was a firm believer in every student’s potential and recognized Hera’s

Why were you always turning in blank papers? Kerry asked,

reply was nonchalant, bordering on smag. “The papers were too easy. I didn’t feel like

class greaned in

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

classes dragged by in a blur of excitement, the buzz only fading

karaoke night for Hera. The class president was thrilled at the prospect and immediately volunteered

swept up in the festive mood and agreed to join the celebration. She even extended the invitation to Christopher and Cindy.

steered clear of class gatherings. But as she watched the infectious excitement swirling around her, a tiny seed of

large g group formed. They headed toward the class president’s family karaoke chain.

gate, Hera spotted Gino lingering purposefully

of their plans and declared, “This

her gaze laced with

you sure you can swing it?” she asked, remembering the

out his chest, a show of exaggerated pride. “Money? No problem! My pockets are overflowing