Chapter 157 At two in the afternoon, students started trickling into the exam room one by one. Olivia made her way to her seat, sitting up straight, every move elegant and refined as she flipped through her notes. Around her, people whispered about the “eating trash” incident. Even though she’d

Chapter 156 He figured he should just focus on studying. If he didn’t improve this time, Anthony would seriously kill him. After the uniforms were handed out, Eleanor walked in holding the seating chart and started reading off the exam times and places. Charlotte, Shirley, Andrew, and Parrish all ended

Chapter 155 Charlotte stopped in her tracks and turned her head, just enough to send a look so icy it could chill anyone to the bone. She didn’t have to say a word. Nancy instantly shrank back, grabbed Olivia’s arm, and rushed away with her. They only slowed down when

Chapter 154 “Yeah.” She owned up to it without hesitation, not a trace of last night’s sweetness left in her voice. “Oh Anthony’s smile grew wider, his dark eyes narrowing as he leaned in, getting closer to Charlotte, who looked as calm as ever. His words carried a teasing edge.

Chapter 153 The bump must have really hurt. Charlotte leaned into him, one hand pressed against her forehead, the other gripping his arm. Her eyes were red at the corners, and she looked so pitiful that it made your heart ache. Anthony’s eyes darkened. He took a steadying breath and,

Chapter 152 The two of them just stared, completely thrown off. Where had that topic jump even come from? “Is it because your medical skills are amazing?” Adonis guessed, testing the waters. “No. It’s because she minds her own business.” Charlotte’s voice was pure ice. “From now on, I don’t

Chapter 151 Imperial Heights. Charlotte stepped out of the shower and noticed her phone glowing on the nightstand. There was an incoming call, the number half-hidden, flickering on the screen. She wrapped a towel loosely around her damp hair, grabbed the phone, and slid her thumb to answer. Her pale

Chapter 150 “And even Kenneth got into a fight for her, like, totally risking his reputation… Who is she, really?” “Did you notice? She actually looks a little like Kenneth The waitress could barely contain her excitement. “Could she be his sister? Maybe some secret daughter from the Gates family?”

Chapter 149 “It’s true. I’ve got a photo of my aunt on my phone,” Kenneth said, trying to sound serious but clearly excited. He ran his fingers through his hair, glancing at Anthony. “She and Lottie look He stopped short when Anthony shot him a frosty look, then quickly changed

Chapter 148 The next moment, Anthony let go, and Kenneth landed hard on the sofa. The jolt was so sharp that he couldn’t even make a sound. He gritted his teeth, fighting through the pain, and only after a long pause did he finally lift his head. “You” But when

Chapter 147 “I Kenneth hesitated, his eyes fixed on Charlotte as his heart pounded in his chest. Was it really okay to call himself her cousin just because she looked so much like his aunt? It felt like he was jumping the gun. He took a deep breath and tried

Chapter 146 “The way he’s hitting him… it’s like he wants him gone for good. Do you think he’s into Ms. Main too?” “If two guys like the same girl, how could they possibly get along?” one of the waitresses whispered, her cheeks turning pink. “Or… maybe he actually likes

Chapter 145 The instant Kenneth saw Charlotte, he froze. It was like his brain short-circuited, fireworks going off behind his eyes until there was nothing left but shock. That was… his sister. Right now, Charlotte was glaring at him, her eyes so cold it felt like she could slice him

Chapter 144 “I’ve missed my sister twice now, all because of stupid accidents. And now I can’t find her,” Kenneth muttered, rifling through his bag for his phone. “If I don’t track her down soon, my dad is going to chew me out. Probably through the phone, but still.” Everyone

Chapter 143 “Anthony, the rumors aren’t true, right Kenneth pressed his lips together, pushed his wild hair back, and leaned over the table until his face was almost touching Anthony’s. He cleared his throat a couple of times and lowered his voice. At that, Anthony’s hands stilled. His eyes, deep

Chapter 142 Charlotte pressed her lips together, silent and thoughtful. Anthony didn’t push for an answer. Instead, he gently ruffled her hair and spoke in a soft voice, “No matter what happens, Imperial Heights will always be your home. If you don’t mind, I can be your family too.” His

Chapter 141 The penthouse suite was spotless, bright, and filled with a soft, clean scent that drifted through the air. Anthony led Charlotte inside, his dark eyes sweeping over the sofa with obvious distaste. He lowered his voice and said, “Bring me a brand new towel.” The manager froze for

Chapter 140 Even at night, Anthony still looked every bit the part of someone out of reach. His presence was impossible to ignore, all cold confidence and untouchable charm. But the moment he spotted her, the chill in his expression started to thaw. “Up the offer to one hundred and

Chapter 139 The worksheet was tough. Shirley spent the whole evening study period just trying to finish it, and even then, she had to guess on a few questions. “Charlotte, I finished, but I’m not sure if any of these are right Charlotte took the paper, glancing over it with

Chapter 138 “Maybe she picked it up skipping class at internet cafes,” one girl whispered. “The physics test for the whole year is tomorrow. If she doesn’t make second place, Ronald’s definitely kicking her out.” “Has anyone noticed she actually has a lot of personality? She never starts anything, but