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Chapter 191
“Bonnie!” Ivor’s heart leaped to his throat. He rushed over, dived into the water, and pulled Bonnie out.
“Are you okay?” Ivor looked at Bonnie with concern.
Bonnie’s face turned pale as she massaged her leg. “Hiss–I got a cramp, you idiot,”
“It’s my fault! I know I’m an idiot.” Ivor frowned, feeling guilty and worried.
Bonnie’s heart suddenly softened as she stared at the man with bright, shining eyes. As she continued to look, her heartbeat quickened.
“Let me help you massage.” Ivor reached out.
“No, I can do it myself. It’s fine.” Bonnie lowered her gaze, concealing her emotions.
“Be good, don’t refuse me now, okay, Bonnie?” The man’s voice was so gentle it seemed to melt
Bonnie’s heart.
Bonnie pursed her lips, retracting her hand that she had just extended.
Seeing Bonnie no longer resisting, Ivor gently lifted her leg and placed it on his own thigh, providing support. His fingers massaged and kneaded Bonnie’s leg, occasionally asking a question or two.
“Is the pressure too much? Do you want it lighter?”
A few minutes later, Bonnie’s leg felt better after Ivor’s massage.
“Thank you. I’m feeling much better now.”
“You always like thanking me. I hope for the day when you no longer thank me but consider everything I do as part of my duty.” Ivor looked affectionately at Bonnie.
Bonnie couldn’t bear the way he looked at her now. Each time, it was as if he was sucking her in.
“It’s a bit cold. I want to find a place to rest.”
“Okay.” Ivor draped a dry towel over Bonnie, helping her stand.
“I’ll carry you.”
“No-” Before she could finish the word, the man had already carried her on his back.
Initially, she thought of resisting a bit, but when she was lying on the man’s back, it felt like a person who had been tired for a long time finally lying down on a bed. She suddenly lost her strength, not wanting to move.
Bonnie felt her eyelids getting heavier. Desiring sleep, she reached out, hugged the man’s neck, and slowly fell asleep on his back.
When she woke up, she found herself in a room in a private villa.
Without guessing, she knew this must be Ivor’s private villa by the seaside.
Dang dang dang–the sound of knocking echoed.
“Come in.‘
Suddenly, William opened the door.
“Why are you here?”
“With my skills, do you think I can’t find you? Even if you turn to ashes at the ends of the earth, I can still find you.”
Bonnie stayed silent.
“Bonnie, you’re biased. You’re actually on a date with another man. When I used to invite you, you never agreed,” William complained tearfully.
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Bonnie couldn’t stand it when William spoke to her in that melodramatic tone. “I just owe Ivor a favor, so I came out with him. Besides, being at the seaside with him doesn’t mean it’s a date.”
“Well then, since you put it that way, you’re coming to the beach tomorrow with me.”
Bonnie flatly refused. “Go to the beach with you on a date? No way.”
William’s mouth twitched. “So going to the beach with Ivor isn’t a date, but going with me is? Bonnie, you’re so double–standard. I don’t get it. What does Ivor have that I don’t? Tell me. It’s not fair.”
Looking at William’s aggrieved expression, Bonnie’s headache intensified. “Can you talk properly? You sound like a child, so immature and reckless.”
At these words, William suddenly froze, staring at Bonnie for a few seconds before he came to a realization. “I get it. So, Bonnie, you like someone mature, steady, expressionless -a domineering CEO type.”
William’s expression shifted, and he walked up to Bonnie. He extended his hand, pinning her against. the wall. In a commanding tone, he said, “Woman, you can’t escape my grasp.”
Now, not only did Bonnie’s mouth twitch, but even the corners of her eyes twitched, too. Her fists clenched tighter and tighter. Her expression was on the verge of breaking down, and she was close to losing control, ready to throw a punch.
Just then, Ivor’s low, icy voice echoed at the doorway.
“What are you doing? Let her go!”
With his voice, Ivor strode over, swiftly pulling William’s collar from behind.
“You’re pulling my collar again. I’ll tell you, I’m a civilized person. Don’t push me, or I might have to take action!” William turned his head, coldly locking eyes with Ivor.
“This is my private villa. Are you telling me to let you go? How civilized!” Ivor dragged William to the side. Then, he stood next to Bonnie and extended his long arms, wrapping them around her
shoulders.
Seeing this, Jacques, who was nearby, quickly appeared behind William. Floyd and Jim, who was now Tim, also appeared simultaneously.
“Don’t you dare lay a hand on my boss.” Jacques charged forward.
Floyd was the first to intervene, but after two or three rounds, Jacques dodged him.
“Not good!” Floyd turned around to see Jacques and Jim entangled in a fight.
His eyes widened. He knew Tim was formidable, but being on par with Jacques was something he hadn’t expected. In his memory, only Jim was that capable.
“Tim, don’t force it. You’re no match for Jacques. Retreat now!” Bonnie was worried that continuing the fight would expose Jim’s identity.
Jim instantly understood Bonnie’s signal. After exchanging punches with Jacques, he pretended to be overwhelmed, staggering backward several steps.
Jim’s act was convincing, but whether Ivor believed it or not remained to be seen.
Bonnie quietly looked up at Ivor and noticed that he was staring at Jim.
She decided to ignore it for now. Once the Lenfield Resort was complete, she would move out of the Knights‘ residence. At that time, Jim would also leave.
William looked at Bonnie. “Bonnie, you must promise me. Go on a date with me tomorrow. No, I can’t
wait. Let’s make it today. You have to go on a date with me.
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After giving William a cold glance, Ivor hugged Bonnie tightly. “Let’s grab something to eat together later, then we’ll go watch a movie. Don’t bother about him.”
Bonnie indicated that she didn’t want to deal with either of them. “I just want to be alone.” Ivor grabbed Bonnie’s hand and kissed it.
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“Go ahead. If you don’t, I’ll keep pestering you. I’ll even quit my job. From now on, I’ll follow you to Lenfield Resort. I’ll serve you, do your laundry, cook, and give you massages. No matter how you try to get rid of me, I won’t leave.”
In her mind, Bonnie envisioned the man constantly hovering around her like a relentless shadow. It felt a bit overwhelming. Helplessly, she had to leave with Ivor.
William was on the verge of tears. “Bonnie, you’re so biased. You find me childish. Isn’t Ivor’s just as childish?”
Bonnie couldn’t be bothered with William. She turned to Ivor and said, “Let’s go. Walk faster. Ignore him.”
“All right, as you say.
“Ouch.” William scratched his head, looking at Jim, “Why? Why does Bonnie have to go with him?”
Jim also ignored him and walked away. Floyd looked at William, then at Jim’s departing figure, getting increasingly confused.
The seaside excursion came to an end, and immediately following was a party hosted by Hamish, celebrating the recruitment of new members for the entire company.
On such a grand occasion, Bonnie naturally had to attend. Holding a highball glass, Benedict approached Bonnie, looking awkward.
“You’ll get used to these kinds of events as you experience more of them in the future,” Bonnie said, sipping her cocktail.
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Benedict nodded. “I’ll go to the restroom first.”
“I need to go too.” Bonnie set down her glass.
The siblings had just walked out when they bumped into Trina and Hadwin, who were about to enter.
Seeing Bonnie didn’t surprise them much since they had long known she was an employee of Tang Fusion Studios. However, they were briefly stunned to see Benedict before realizing that Benedict
could come here, probably because of Bonnie.
“Ignore them,” Bonnie said to Benedict. Afterward, she took a step to leave, but Hadwin stopped her.
“You were lucky the last time. The revised proposal happened to catch Hamish’s eye, but you’re nothing to me. I am a noble scion, and you can never escape your rural fate.”
“Is that so? I don’t remember which noble scion got thrown out by the security last time,” Bonnie
retorted with a cold and sarcastic tone.
“Bonnie, are you proud? Do you really think Hamish would give up cooperation with my family for a mere employee like you? What he said that day was just to scare me. It’s to protect Tang Fusion
Studios’s reputation. After all, a lot of people were there that day.
“If it got out that even his employees couldn’t be protected, who would dare to work at Tang Fusion Studios? I can guarantee that in other situations, Hamish would definitely support me, not you, an ordinary employee.”
“Quite the clever one, you,” Bonnie retorted.
“Whether you understand.”
admit it or not, that’s the fact. This is the upper echelon, something you’ll never
Trina looked at Benedict. “Benedict, because we are siblings, I’ll remind you to stay away from
Bonnie. Don’t end up getting involved in her mess.”
“I can tell for myself who’s good and who’s bad.” Benedict’s eyes were full of rage. Trina snorted. “You’ll regret it.”
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“Benedict, where’s Mr. Hamish’s new apprentice?”
Benedict paused, looking somewhat peculiar. “Why do you want to find him?”
“That’s none of your business. Just tell me where the apprentice is,” Trina ordered Benedict arrogantly.
Benedict felt speechless by Trina’s demeanor. “Aren’t you competent? If you’re so capable, find him yourself.”
After saying that, Benedict turned to Bonnie. “Let’s go to the restroom.”
“Sure.” Bonnie nodded, took a few steps, then turned back to look at Trina and Hadwin. She had already guessed their intentions.
When they returned, the head of the finance department came over with two people.
“Mr. Benedict, someone wants to see you.”
Not many people in the company knew about Bonnie’s identity, and this supervisor was unaware.
“Who wants to see me?” Benedict looked back in confusion. When he saw the faces of Trina and Hadwin, he was surprised and somewhat belatedly realized.
“Is it really you? How–how is this possible? How can Mr. Hamish possibly accept you as an apprentice?”
Trina was so surprised that she was at a loss for words. Hadwin also widened his eyes in disbelief.
A country bumpkin had actually leaped to success.
“So, you already knew each other? That’s great. I don’t need to introduce him,” the head of the finance department said with a smile.
Trina, after exerting considerable effort, finally recovered from her disbelief, showing a smiling face.
“Not only do we know each other, but he’s also my younger brother.”
“So, you two are siblings?” The head of the finance department looked surprised.
Benedict sneered, “Trina, do you know your face is hideous? Before you knew I was Mr. Hamish’s apprentice, you despised me and looked down on me as a country person. Now, you want to tell people I’m your brother?”
Trina looked at Benedict with tears in her eyes. “Benny, we have the same parents. We’re real siblings. Besides, back then, it wasn’t that I despised you. Clearly, you only acknowledge Bonnie as your sister and refuse to acknowledge me.”
As she spoke, tears rolled down her face.
Hadwin embraced Trina, comforting her while looking at Benedict and saying, “What you said just now was really inappropriate. Trina is right. She’s your real sister. Bonnie is nothing.
“Benedict, listen to me, apologize to your sister. From now on, when you live in my place, I’ll see you as my real brother. The household staff is at your disposal. Whatever you want, just give the order. However-”
At this point, he changed the subject, glancing at Bonnie, and then continued, “You can’t call her your sister in the future, and you aren’t allowed to have any interaction with her. I’m doing this for your own good.
“Now that you are Mr. Hamish’s disciple, you’re in our prestigious circle of Pyralis. Associating with some non–influential people will affect your reputation and future.”
Benedict clenched his fists tightly, wanting to punch Hadwin. Benedict wanted to tell him that Bonnie was the CEO of Tang Fusion Studios, and he was the insignificant one here.
“Hadwin, you were originally my sister’s fiance but are blind. Also, Trina, you did it all by yourself. Although you’ve deceived many people, I believe the truth will come out. Get out now. Don’t let me see you again!”
“Benny, you-”
“Trina, if you don’t leave, I’ll ask my boss to come over and kick you out!” After saying this, Benedict turned his head away, not even wanting to look at them.
Trina snorted in her heart, cursing Bonnie. Passing by Bonnie, she saw Bonnie holding a wine glass.
Trina rolled her eyes and suddenly came up with a plan. Pretending to twist her ankle, she bumped into Bonnie intentionally.
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She wanted to see Bonnie make a fool of herself and say it was an accident.
Bonnie had been on guard against Trina the moment she pretended to fall. She quickly extended her foot, tripping Trina.
Trina exclaimed, her body losing balance and falling face down.
In pain and tears, Trina pointed accusingly at Bonnie with a face full of grievance. As she was about to say something, Bonnie’s voice preempted her.
“Sorry, I accidentally stuck my leg out.”
Trina choked on all the words she was about to say, and her face turned increasingly blue.
“Accidentally? I think you did it on purpose!” Hadwin roared uncontrollably. Then, he turned to the head of the finance department. “She’s an employee of your company. Aren’t you going to do something?”
Having received benefits from Hadwin and considering Hadwin’s status, the head of the finance department had already made a judgment. Bonnie was just a negligible employee, and they couldn’t be compared.
“Bonnie, you are malicious. It was a minor encounter with Trina, but you went out of your way to embarrass her. I won’t fire you today, considering you are Mr. Benedict’s relative. Just apologize to
Ms. Trina, and it’ll be fine.”
Bonnie lifted her gaze slightly, her cold eyes meeting the indifferent ones of the head of the finance
department.
“Did you take Hadwin’s bribe?”
The head of the finance department felt a thud in his heart, and his expression crumbled a bit.
“What nonsense are you talking about? I’m just being objective. What are you saying?”
Bonnie continued, “Today is the day Mr. Hamish is accepting disciples, and this place is where Tang Fusion Studios is hosting a banquet for all employees. Who allowed you to bring outsiders in without permission?”
The head of the finance department’s expression dropped even more. Somehow, Bonnie’s indifferent demeanor gave him an inexplicable sense of coercion.
It was strange, seeing that it was from a mere intern.
“As the head of the finance department, I have my principles. Can an intern like you question my decisions?”
Bonnie had utterly lost her patience. “From now on, you’re fired.”
The head of the finance department, Trina, and Hadwin all stared blankly. After a brief second, they looked at Bonnie as if she were a fool.
“You fired me? On what grounds do you have the right to fire me? Who do you think you are? Or did you drink too much and are talking nonsense? Forget you. Even Mr. Benedict doesn’t have the right to fire me casually.
“I’m a long–time employee of the company, working hard for years. Even if you don’t like me, you must give me a proper reason when you report to Mr. Hamish. You can’t just fire me at will.”
The head of the finance department raised his head, full of confidence. He believed Bonnie had no right to dismiss him, and even Benedict couldn’t make such a decision.
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“Consider yourself lucky. I have other matters to attend to,” the finance department head coldly
snorted.
Bonnie lightly raised her eyebrows. “You have other matters to attend to? Isn’t it Mr. Hamish who wants to see you?”
The finance department head’s pupils instantly dilated. ‘She knew? Does that mean Mr. Hamish calling me over is really related to Bonnie?‘
Trina and Hadwin exchanged a glance. Their speculations matched those of the finance department head, but guesses were just guesses. It might be a coincidence that Bonnie figured it out.
Soon, the finance department head stood in front of Hamish.
“Mr. Hamish, do you have something to discuss with me?”
Hamish maintained a stern face. “You’ve been fired.”
The finance department head’s face instantly showed an expression of disbelief, and Bonnie’s figure appeared in his mind. Waves of shock surged in his heart.
“Mr. Hamish, why are you firing me for no reason? I’ve been with the company for a long time. You can’t dismiss me without cause! I won’t accept this! And if this matter gets out, if other colleagues hear that you’re arbitrarily firing employees, everyone will resist.”
“Are you threatening me?” Hamish’s voice suddenly turned cold, frightening the finance department
head.
“No, no, how would I dare to threaten you? I’m just defending my rights and discussing the matter on
its own merits.”
Hamish stood up. “All right, you want to discuss the matter on its own merits, right? Let me tell you the reason I fired you. It’s because you dared to go against the tide and disrespect the company’s leadership!”
“No! I didn’t. Mr. Hamish, if you say that about me, then tell me, who did I disrespect among the leaders? Shouldn’t there be evidence for such things?” The finance department head retorted.
Hamish spoke slowly, emphasizing each word, “Bonnie…Shepard.”
The finance department head was puzzled, “Bonnie? She’s just an intern. If you want to talk about this, I’m the leader here. She disrespected me. She should be fired.”
“She should be fired? You’re just a small finance department head. Where did you get the audacity to dare to fire the company’s chairman?” Hamish unleashed his imposing manner, scaring the head of the finance department.
At this moment, the finance department head felt as if a bolt of lightning had struck him. He couldn’t
believe what he had just heard.
However, Hamish didn’t seem to be joking. Suddenly, the finance department head collapsed, sitting on the ground. His face was pale, sweat pouring down like rain.
At this moment, he understood it all. No wonder Benedict could become Hamish’s brother; no wonder Hamish chose the unknown Smith family for cooperation last time. Hamish had the security throw
Hadwin out to protect Bonnie.
The truth was unexpectedly like this.
It was all Hadwin and Trina’s fault. He wouldn’t have ended up in this situation if it weren’t for them.
“Mr. Hamish, please give me another chance! I beg you!”
Hamish looked at the finance department head expressionlessly. “Are you thinking straight? Begging me? Are you pleading with the right person?”
The finance department head belatedly realized he had begged the wrong person.
Trina and Hadwin were waiting outside, eagerly anticipating. After waiting for a while, the finance department head finally emerged.
They were about to approach and say something when the finance department head passed them soullessly, coming in front of Bonnie.
He bowed to Bonnie.
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Radwin and Trina were dumbfounded by the scene before them, finding it hard to believe.
“I’m sorry, Ms. Bonnie. It’s all my fault. I shouldn’t have ignored company rules and brought them in without permission. You’re right. I did accept their favors, so I’ll return the money they gave.
“Please, in consideration of my years of hard work for the company and my dedication to my job, forgive me this time. I promise to mend my ways and never make such a mistake again,” the head of the finance department confessed remorsefully.
Bonnie set down her wine glass, her eyes on the finance head devoid of any emotional fluctuations, making it difficult to guess her thoughts.
Under Bonnie’s scrutinizing gaze, the finance head couldn’t help but break into a cold sweat, dampening his back.
This oppressive feeling was even more terrifying than when facing Hamish just now.
“I can give you a chance,” Bonnie slowly spoke.
The finance head let out a sigh of relief. This feeling of a reprieve was like passing through the gates of hell and coming back unscathed.
Bonnie turned to Trina and Hadwin. “Since you let them in, how do you intend to handle this?”
As a veteran in the company and someone who had been navigating the circles for years, the finance head immediately understood Bonnie’s implied message.
“I know what to do.”
With that, the finance head turned around, casting a cold look at Trina and Hadwin. “Mr. Hadwin, Ms. Trina, this is the venue for our company gathering, not a place for just anyone. Please leave.”
After saying this, the finance head discreetly glanced at Bonnie and found her nodding in satisfaction.
Hadwin’s face flushed with anger, and his body tensed. “You’re just a finance department head. I’m the
young master of the Rhodes family. How dare you speak to me like this? What kind of lowly creature are you? Do you think you’re qualified to talk to me like that? If you push me, I’ll make sure you regret it!”
“Mr. Hadwin, you call me a lowly creature but remember, don’t hit a dog unless you’re prepared to face its master. I’m an employee of Tang Fusion Studios, and compared to Tang Fusion Studios, your family background is akin to trying to tilt at windmills.“.
The finance head raised his neck defiantly, full of confidence. He realized the more offensive he was, the more embarrassed Hadwin and Trina seemed, and the more satisfied the chairman would be.
“I won’t waste any more words with you. Hurry up and leave. Otherwise, I’ll have the security throw you out again.”
The finance head’s dogged attitude infuriated Hadwin. Thinking about being thrown out last time, he clenched his teeth and turned, leading Trina away.
Before leaving, he said threateningly, “Just wait for me!”
As the two left, Trina turned ashen. “Hadwin, why do you think the finance head reacted so strongly after meeting Mr.Hamish? I can feel that all of this is definitely related to Bonnie.”
“I think the same.” Hadwin pondered. “Damn it, why is Hamish protecting Bonnie so much?”
Suddenly, Trina thought of something and looked horrified, “The people who came to pick up Bonnie on the day of our engagement, could they have been sent by Hamish?”
Hamish was still unmarried and one of the top figures in Pyralis. If Bonnie had really latched onto such a big shot, then she wouldn’t be just a sugar baby.
“No way.” Hadwin immediately dismissed the idea.
“How do you know?”
“The car Hamish drives isn’t a Maybach. I’m clear about that much,” Hadwin said, reassuring Trina.
Hearing Hadwin’s words, Trina breathed a sigh of relief.
As long as it wasn’t Hamish, it was fine.
Even if it was, Bonnie had already been kicked out of the Shepard family. Vera and Gresham wouldn’t come and apologize to Bonnie even if they regretted it. Besides, knowing Bonnie’s personality, even if they did apologize, she wouldn’t care.
“What is the relationship between Bonnie and Hamish?” Trina frowned, expressing her worries. “I must investigate this matter thoroughly,” Hadwin resolved firmly.
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The only reason was that Bonnie was his ex–fiancee, and he called off the engagement. He wouldn’t know how to accept it if Bonnte was more outstanding than she appeared.
After the finance department head left, Benedict couldn’t help but ask Bonnie, “Bonnie, why didn’t you just fire him directly? Why give him a chance?”
Bonnie explained, “I asked Hamish about it. The finance head does have excellent professional skills. Besides, teaching him a lesson this Time will ensure he doesn’t repeat the same mistake. Instead of hiring a new person and slowly training them, it’s better to let the old–timer continue in his role.”
Benedict suddenly understood and gave a thumbs–up. “Bonnie, you’re savvy.”
Bonnie chuckled at Benedict’s reaction. “It’s nothing special. It’s just a minor tactic. Anyway, I’ll have Hamish teach you some tricks in the future.”
“Thanks, Bonnie.” Benedict felt incredibly lucky to have a sister like her.
At that moment, Bonnie received a text message notification.
As expected, it was from Ivor.
“When will the party end? I’ll come pick you up.”
“Bonnie, your husband is so sweet to you,” Benedict teased.
Rolling her eyes, Bonnie replied, “If he hears you call him that, he’ll be overjoyed.”
Benedict laughed mischievously.
“All right, it’s getting late. I have to leave. I still have work tomorrow,” Bonnie said as she stood up.
Curious, Benedict couldn’t resist asking, “Bonnie, I heard Mr. Hamish say that you spend at most five days in the office in a year. Where do you go if you say you’re working?”
With a mysterious smile, Bonnie said, “I’ll tell you about that later.”
From Bonnie’s words, Benedict sensed that his sister had a big secret.
It only made him more curious and eager to find out.
He wanted to know what secret could be more mysterious than being the chairman of Tang Fusion
Studios.
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A week passed, and the class group chat on Bonnie’s phone unexpectedly became active during the summer vacation.
“School is about to start again. Soon, we’ll all go out separate ways. I heard our old teacher cry a lot on graduation day. How about we pick a day, book a restaurant, and bid farewell to our old teacher?”
“I agree with this idea. Let’s invite other subject teachers, too,”
“I agree.”
“Me too.”
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“Since everyone has no objections, let’s go with this plan. Where should we choose for the venue?”
“Let the class president decide.”
Just when everyone happily discussed the details, Eda sent a message to Bonnie. “Bonnie, are you coming to the gathering?”
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Bonnie had been lurking in the group chat without talking.
“I wasn’t planning on going, but since the teachers are all going, I can’t just not show up.”
After hesitating for a few seconds, Eda sent another message to Bonnie.
“Have you heard? The class monitor and Dwayne are back together.‘
“I haven’t been paying attention.”
“It’s strange, though. The class monitor and Dwayne were on bad terms before. I heard Dwayne’s family didn’t allow him to associate with the class monitor. But the class monitor is shameless; she insisted on sticking around. They are secretly seeing each other now.”
As Eda spoke, there was a hint of disdain.
Bonnie didn’t pay it any mind.
“Whatever they do is their business.”
“That’s true.”
On the day of the gathering, Bonnie saw several girls surrounding and flattering Sacha as soon as she arrived.
Upon seeing Bonnie, Tilda deliberately made a sarcastic remark, “What’s so great about being the top scorer in the city? Many have achieved top scores in the college entrance exams, but none stood out
like our class monitor.”
Tilda continued to mock Bonnie, expecting the class monitor to be pleased.
Little did she know, Sacha’s furious and shocked voice awaited her.
“Tilda! What nonsense are you spouting?!”
She didn’t want to get dragged into this.
Tilda, baffled, stared at Sacha. It felt like Sacha was afraid of Bonnie.
After glaring at Tilda, Sacha forced a smile and approached Bonnie.
“Bonnie, you’re finally here. Everyone’s been waiting for you. Sit over here.”
Sacha’s attitude surprised everyone present. She seemed to be complimenting Bonnie.
Without looking up, Bonnie sat down at the dining table.
Ignoring Bonnie’s indifference, Sacha gritted her teeth, cursing internally but maintaining a smiling face. She came to stand beside Bonnie. “What would you like to eat? Feel free to order. Dwayne said
he’ll be here later and foot the bill.”
Knowing Sacha was trying to please her, Bonnie had no intention of dealing with such a person.” Sacha, you better focus on what you’re doing. I don’t have time to accompany you.”
Darn it.
Even after lowering herself, Bonnie was still disregarding her.
Sacha, seething with anger, discreetly glanced around and noticed many people whispering to each other. Although she couldn’t hear what they were saying, she knew they weren’t speaking well of her.
The anger spread, and her face burned with a stinging sensation.
“Um, Bonnie, why are you the only one here? Where’s your fiance?”
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“I don’t have a fiance,” Bonnie replied nonchalantly.
Sacha’s eyes widened. Indeed, as she heard recently, the president of the Knight Group and his fiancee had called off their engagement,
After getting confirmation, Sacha’s gaze toward Bonnie changed.
She spoke hushedly, “Bonnie, it seems people change over time. A while ago, you looked down on me and Dwayne just because your fiance was the president of Knight Group. You even embarrassed me. Look at you now. Haha…”
Bonnie impatiently looked up at Sacha, “Do you know how irritating your laughter is? It’s ruining the mood of my dinner.”
Sacha paused, her face turned fierce. She deliberately raised her voice and shouted, “Given the circumstances, you can still act so smug. Let me tell you, my dear Dwayne is treating everyone to this dinner today. Could you afford to dine in such an upscale place if not for him?”
Other classmates started gossiping, and Tilda spoke particularly harshly, “Sacha is right. Bonnie, we’ve all benefited from her connection. We can’t stand you disrespecting her. Friends, don’t you agree?”
Tilda deliberately set the tone. Although her words were harsh, they weren’t entirely wrong. Without the influence of the class monitor, some of them might never dare to consume in such an upscale
place.
“Bonnie, you shouldn’t have done that. Apologize to Sacha. We’re classmates, and Sacha is generous. If you apologize, I believe she will forgive you.”
“Yeah, apologizing won’t hurt you. Sacha’s boyfriend is Dwayne. If he inherits the Ceaser Hotel in the future, Sacha will be the lady boss of Ceaser Hotel. Although Ceaser Hotel didn’t upgrade to five stars, it’s still a four–star hotel in the city! And just because it hasn’t succeeded now doesn’t mean it won’t
in the future!”
The classmates went on and on.
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Eda couldn’t take it anymore. “Hey, you’re her classmates, not her lackeys. Besides, it’s Sacha who has been targeting Bonnie first. It has nothing to do with Bonnie. Also, did you all forget?
“Back then, you made a bet with Bonnie. If Bonnie got into the Pyralis University, you all agreed to shave your heads. Bonnie didn’t hold it against you, yet you’re turning the tables on her. Have some decency!”
Eda’s words made everyone hesitant, afraid they might get forced to shave their heads if they spoke
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Of course, there were always some bold ones like Tilda, who often received favors from Sacha.
“Let’s face the facts. Bonnie was bullying Sacha just now. Everyone saw it. Sacha was actively trying to please Bonnie, but Bonnie ignored her. A person like her should get kicked out.”
Upon saying this, Tilda’s gaze sharpened as she looked at Bonnie. “Bonnie, you’re shameless. If I were you, I’d behave myself and not be so arrogant.”
“Your words are unpleasant. What do you mean by behaving myself? Do you think-”
Bonnie cut Eda off before the latter could finish..
“Bonnie, don’t stop me. I’ve had enough!” Eda pleaded.
“Don’t worry. You’ll get your chance to vent soon,” Bonnie said with a faint smile.
Eda’s eyes lit up. “Do you have an idea?”
“Wait and see, it won’t take more than five minutes,” Bonnie said confidently.
Hearing Bonnie’s words, Eda stopped arguing and sat quietly, waiting.
Tilda disdainfully sneered. “You should have behaved yourself long ago. If you dare to go against our class monitor again, you won’t even get to eat tonight. You’ll get kicked out of the private room. You’ll be humiliated in front of everyone.”
Sacha’s mouth curled upward, looking at Bonnie with contempt.
“The teachers had just arrived. Let’s take our seats,” Sacha invited everyone as if she were the host.
As soon as she sat down, Dwayne pushed the door open and barged in.
“Dwayne, you finally arrived. You’re the last one.
Dwayne, burning with anger, rushed to Sacha. He grabbed Sacha’s collar rudely, anger evident in his bulging veins.
“Sacha Hutchinson! What are you up to now? I’ve been so unlucky to be involved with a troublemaker like you! Let me tell you, from today onward, I have nothing to do with you!”