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Chapter 381

Exasperated , Gresham glanced at Vera sidelong. “Let’s be fair. Bonnie might love making things up and lack common courtesy, but you can’t say she goes back on her promises. Vera silently recalled her interactions with Bonnie and realized Gresham might have a point. Gresham said, “Trina, tell us everything.

Did you and Bonnie argue or something? She wouldn’t have gotten you expelled again without a good reason. Trina looked miserable as she stammered, “I-I, um... Bonnie and I... Uhh vn “Out with it! Slop wasting my time. “Well... Gresham squinted and asked, “You went to the film set today, right?

Did you run into her over there? Trina gulped, confirming her father’s suspicions. He pried, “What happened between you two on the film set? Trina felt conflicted and hesitant. She also regretted what had happened. She would not have blamed Bonnie if she had known it would come to this.

‘Why aren’t you saying anything, Trina? I’ll get someone to discover the truth if you don't talk. It won’t take long before I get to the bottom of it.” Gresham sounded solemn this time, no longer as affectionate as he usually was with his daughter.

Trina gritted her teeth and stared at her father pitifully. Gresham stared at her and then turned to his assistant beside him, saying, “Do it. “Right away, sir. “Wait, don’t do it! I-1’ll tell you everything!” Trina took a deep breath and told her father what had happened. However, she omitted certain parts. “I saw Bonnie at the film set and thought she was also there for the audition. I always feel inferior because I know she’s much prettier than me.

“Bonnie told me she was there for the audition, and it made me so nervous that I could barely remember my lines. I didn’t know she lied to me until after the auditions concluded. Bonnie wasn’t there for the audition at all.

“I got mad and chased her for an explanation. I also asked why she didn’t want me to succeed, and then she called Mr. Russell to expel me. Vera stomped and roared, “Damn that Bonnie! She stepped over the line! Gresham rubbed his chin and stared at Trina, studying her expression.

He felt she was hiding something and asked, “What was Bonnie doing at the film set if she wasn’t there for the audition? Trina froze, thinking, ‘T tried keeping the story simple and omitted certain parts. How can Dad still see a loophole?"

“Why aren't you speaking again, Trina?” Gresham’s voice was sterner now that he sensed something was wrong.

Even Vera felt something was amiss. “Hurry up and tell us, Trina! ‘It seems I can no longer hide it. I must come clean, or Dad will discover the truth, and even Mom will hate me."

“T didn’t find out about it until much later, but Bonnie’s the author of the novel they’re adapting for the TV drama. “What did you say?” Vera was slightly stunned. “She’s the author?

What TV drama are you referring to? “U-Um, the one | auditioned for.” Trina stammered.

Before Vera could figure it out, her husband exclaimed in shock, “A- Are you telling us Bonnie is Jane Austin?! She’s the renowned novelist ?! Vera’s eyes widened as she remembered seeing Bonnie typing away at lightning speed. The former was curious and asked Bonnie what she was doing. Bonnie told Vera she was writing a novel, and the latter believed it. After all, anyone could write a web novel.

Vera also remembered asking Bonnie about her pen name, and Bonnie told her it was Jane Austin. At that time, Vera took her phone and searched for that pen name online. Vera was surprised that it was a big- shot novelist’s name. Moreover, Jane was the wealthiest in the industry.

Vera was furious back then and immediately left Bonnie alone. The former did not want to waste her time with Bonnie and thought it was not the first time Bonnie lied.

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"Bonnie might not be tired of lying, but I’m sick of it,’ Vera thought.

Gresham grew agitated as he held Trina’s shoulders and asked, “Are you serious about Bonnie being Jane Austin?! Trina was frightened when she saw how angry her father was.

Meanwhile, her mother was strangely silent and staring off into space.

Gresham shook his daughter and yelled, “Spill it, Trina! She felt like he was about to crush her shoulders. Trina said, “It’s true, Dad. Bonnie is none other than Jane Austin! After hearing the indisputable truth, Gresham and Vera froze. The lattcr’s jaw almost hit the floor, and she could not find her voice. A moment later, she uttered,

“Bonnie’s the wealthiest novelist in the world. How much do you think she makes yearly? Vera gulped and turned to her husband. She asked, “Do you think we should meet with her? “What will you do if we meet with her? Are you going to ask her for money?” Gresham asked, annoyed.

“Well...” Vera could not form a complete sentence even if she tried.

‘What would people think of us if you did that? We'd look like people who disown their own when they’re useless and reclaim them once we consider them valuable. Vera’s expression grew increasingly pathetic.

Gresham sighed and added, “You’re her mother and should know how stubborn Bonnie is. We were the ones who disowned her, too. We can all beg for her forgiveness, but she’ll never rejoin our family. Can you look past your pride and kneel before her? Vera was speechless.

“We might be related to Bonnie by blood, but we don’t have the fortune to be her family. Also, we signed the agreement and officially announced that we’ve cut off all ties with her. Vera, you might

not care about our pride, but I do.

“Although you say that, Bonnie is Jane Austin and the miracle doctor. If she rejoins our family, it will — Before Vera could finish, Gresham interjected, “Do you think she’ ll rejoin our family? That was all it took to make Vera give up.

She remained silent for a long while before saying, “Our agreement stipulates that we'll always remain strangers to her. A stranger’s glory doesn’t concern us at all. Vera said that to comfort herself, but she regretted disowning Bonnie.

Three days later, Bonnie left her house and saw Ivor’s car at the entrance . She knew he had not failed to send her to school, no matter what. As the moming sun shined on her in the passenger seat, she noticed Ivor monitoring her every move.

She asked, “Is there something on your mind? Ivor asked back, “Are you free this afternoon? Bonnie’s eyes widened as she thought, ‘Did he find out I’ll be shooting a scene with Orpheus this afternoon?"

Ivor casually added, “It’s nothing major. I’m just trying to make conversation. “Oh, I see. If Ivor would not say anything, neither would Bonnie. When she reached the campus, Orpheus texted her, “I'll see you two in the afternoon, Bonwick! She replied, “Okay, got it.”

 

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Bonnie enjoyed her sleep in the lecture hall when one of her unhappy classmates ratted her out, “Professor Christopher , Bonnie’s sleeping during your lecture. He looked at Bonnie and then glanced at the student who complained.

He said, “You should know how adept she is at computer science. Not even I could do what she did. “You're too humble, Professor Christopher. “1’m not acting humble, you little— Ahem!” Christopher almost cursed. “It’s not a stretch to say that not even all the professors combined can hack into Pyralis University’s security system. Bonnie, on the other hand, did it with ease. There’s nothing I can teach her.

Instead, I wanted Lo ask her Lo give me some tips. The students were shocked when they heard that.

One student said, “Professor Christopher, Bonnie’s still a student.

Although she might be outstanding, it doesn’t excuse her from sleeping during lectures. Christopher grew exasperated, saying, “You're all just jealous of her. If you were as good as her, I wouldn’t have cared if you all had an orgy during my lecture! Ding! Ding! Ding!

Bonnie’s alarm suddenly rang. She opened her eyes, checked the time, and realized it was almost half past one. Even though it would take her half an hour to get to the film set, she knew she could make it there before two.

She said, “Professor Christopher , I have some matters to attend to. I need to head out for a while. “Sure thing, Bonnie. I won’t hold it against you.”

Christopher sent her out warmly. “Can I ask you for some pointers later if I have questions about computer science? “Of course you can, professor.” Bonnie nodded.

“I'll help you when I have time. “Thanks a bunch, Bonnie. Travel safe.”

Christopher was so happy that he grinned, making everyone else in the lecture hall question how the world worked. Moreover, he had something harsh, and the students were unsure if they could get over it.

As Bonnie left the campus, Ivor received a call from Floyd, “Ms. Bonnie is on her way to the film sel, Mr. Ivor. Ivor quickly ended his meeting and left the conference room, looking grim.

The top management personnel were stunned as they exchanged glances.

They wondered what had happened. After all, they had never seen Ivor so stern. He also liked dragging out his meetings but ended it sooner today. Some employees even wondered if the company was going through a financial crisis.

Meanwhile, Bonnie wore a historical costume at the film set. Since the male lead’s ex-wife was an ordinary woman, her get-up had to be a little bland. Hence, she only wore a plain hairband. Even so, her alluring looks amazed everyone.

Nancy stared at Bonnie admiringly. “Jeez, Bonnic, I think you're glowing. I feel like I'm looking at an angel who fell from heaven. If you had taken the female lead role instead, the TV drama would have been a massive hit.

“Come on, Nancy. IT know I'm not cut out for acting. On the other hand, you’re sincere when you act. It’s a skill perfect for portraying a naive and kind-hearted character.”

Bonnie was not trying to make Nancy feel better. It was just her honest opinion.

Suddenly, someone screamed, “Oh, no! Orpheus is missing! "

The director became worried, saying, “Where could he be? It’s the only day it’ll rain for the whole month. We'll have to wait another month to shoot this scene if we miss it. Why are you all standing around?! Hurry up and look for him! Did anyone try calling him?

Bonnie took her phone and said, “I'll give him a call. “Here Iam. She heard a deep voice behind her.

 

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Bonnie tumed and looked at the man behind her, only to notice him wearing his mask. She wondered why he already had his mask on when they had not even started shooting.

In the plot, the male lead was the cursed child of an angel and a demon.

His face was hideous and resembled that of a hellspawn’s. The villagers were terrified of him, and even kids stoned him.

The main character then wore a mask to cover his hideous face.

However, fortune smiled upon him when he eventually found Freya, who looked past his shortcomings and fed him. Moreover , she healed him with her herbs. As time passed, they fell in love.

The director asked, “Where'd you go, Orpheus? “

Orpheus” deepened his voice, saying, “I had a stomachache and went to the toilet. “Huh? What's wrong with your voice? You sound weird.

“My throat’s a little sore, but I'll be okay. I'll just drink some water, and it'll pass

. “Oh, okay then. Hurry up and prepare for the shooting. It'll start raining soon.”

The director looked at the cloudy sky and said, “Here, let’s go through the scene we’re about to shoot. “Orpheus, you pin Bonnie to the ground and kiss her.

“I thought there weren’t any kissing scenes. Bonnie looked at “Orpheus” curiously, thinking, ‘I can’t explain it, but something seems off about Orpheus today."

“Didn’t I write it on the script that it’s a fake -out? Your enemies will appear before you can kiss her. Freya will then shield you from the arrows and die. As she draws her last breath, she’ll remove your mask and reveal your face.

“To the audience’s surprise, you’ll be hideous and good-looking. You’ re so stunning that no one can ever compare to your looks. It turns out the aforementioned curse subjected you to a cruel fate. The woman you love more than life itself is destined to die before you,” the director rambled on.

“Understood.” Orpheus nodded.

‘It’s good I’m here today, or Bonnie will come close to kissing Orpheus.

Damn it!"

Meanwhile, Bonnie kept staring at “Orpheus” and then pointed toward the paddy field. She said, “It’s about to start raining. Let’s go. “All right then. When the duo reached the paddy field, the director yelled, “Action! “Orpheus” pinned Bonnie to the ground. The girls who were watching the scene blushed , but no one knew he stuck one of his hands behind Bonnie’s head.

Her eyes widened as she stared at the eyes undermeath the masks.

Moreover, “Orpheus” firm chest reminded Bonnie of someone. As Bonnie was shocked by the realization, “Orpheus” lowered his head and motioncd to kiss her.

Thump-thump! Thump-thump! Thump-thump!

Bonnie felt her heart pounding and increasing in speed. As their lips drew closer, “Orpheus” stopped.

‘Huh?’ Bonnie was surprised. ‘If it were Ivor, he would’ve never passed on a chance to take advantage of me. Whal made him stop?"

“Splendid work! Well done, you two!” The director was thrilled. “All right, prepare the archers! Everything was in place when an arrow suddenly flew at them. Bonnie instinctively pushed “Orpheus” away.

Gush!

The arrow embedded itself in her. The director could see the emotional shifts in “Orpheus’s” eyes through the monitor. It seemed like "

Orpheus” could not believe his wife was dying. He had fallen into a boundless abyss and drowned in anguish.

 

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“Orpheus” performed phenomenally and lived up to his title as the Best Actor. However, Bonnie thought something was amiss. She wondered why his eyes looked like somcone else's.

A prop arrow protruded from Bonnie’s back as she glanced at "

Orpheus ,” who looked anguish and sorrowful. She smiled at him and stayed in character, asking, “W-Will you let me see your face? The main character had never shown Freya his face because he feared she would despise him, just like the villagers did.

“Very well,” “Orpheus” said huskily.

Bonnic slowly removed his mask and revealed his stunning face.

“Wh-what’s going on?” The director and everyone else were shocked.

“Hey, that’s not Orpheus! Will someone please tell me who this man is?! “Cut!” The director yelled.

Bonnie was slightly annoyed as the man still held her waist. She said, "

The director said cut. Why aren’t you letting me go? “7m just holding my future wife’s waist. It has nothing to do with them,” Ivor said firmly.

“When did I become your future wife? “You already are. “Where's Orpheus? “He’s okay. Suddenly, someone yelped in pain, and the person’s voice grew closer, "

This is ridiculous . What kind of nephew treats their uncle this way? I can’t believe Ivor hired someone to kidnap me and strip me of my clothes. Bonnie looked toward the voice and saw

Orpheus with his hair in a mess. The director looked at him and then at Ivor. Then, he thought about the rumors he had heard a while ago.

‘If remember correctly, that guy is Orpheus’s nephew. It’s not hard to guess why he came here. After all, Orpheus said Bonnie is his nephew’s fiancee. The show might be an even bigger hit if I got Ivor to play the main character and Bonnie to play the female lead."

Meanwhile, Orpheus and Ivor argued. The former questioned, “Do you know how ridiculous you are? Ivor retorted, “Do you know how ridiculous it is for you to play out such an intimate scene with my fiancee? “T can’t do this anymore! Please talk some sense into him, Bonwick! Orpheus felt helpless and could only drag her into the argument.

Bonnie palmed her forehead and said, “That’s how your nephew is. I can’t help you even if | wanted to. ‘The director came over and asked, “Orpheus, is he your nephew? Orpheus felt slightly troubled as he answered, “T think it’s pretty obvious since he’s handsome. That gene runs in our family. The director had to admit that Orpheus’s nephew was indeed dashing.

Orpheus said, “Let’s move it, director. The rain has stopped. I need some touch-ups before we can reshoot this scene.

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“That won’t be necessary. We got some good footage. Orpheus was stunned when he heard what the director said.

“A-Are you just going to use what you shot earlier? B- But, that’s not me, though! I know my character wears a mask, but we have different eyes! My avid fans can tell that it’s not me!

“It'll be fine. I'll try not to use a close-up. If I do, we'll do some post - processing work to Photoshop your face in there.” The director loved what he shot earlier.

“Will it work?” His lips twitched a little.

The director glanced at Bonnie while Orpheus looked at him. ‘Then, the director whispered, “Do you think your nephew will let you pin his fiancee to the ground? For Heaven’s sake, he kidnapped you before the shooting even started.

“If you did that in the scene, do you think he’ll let you walk off the film set in one piece? He couldn’t help but feel pain all over his body at what the director said.

Turning around, he realized Ivor was shooting him a cold glance. He trembled all over immediately.

‘Fine. It looks like I’m going to have to let it go."

The director rubbed his chin thoughtfully and said, “Perhaps we should let your nephew take on the male lead role. We can modify the script and say the female lead looks like Freya. That way, Bonnie could keep acting.

“Pm such a genius! It'll take a lot of rewriting, but I think I can pull it off. After all, I have Jane by my side! Orpheus’s lips twitched more crazily the more the director talked.

“I’m fine with it, but they've officially announced 1’ll be the main lead.

Do you think my billions of fans would accept it? The director sighed and said, “What a shame. I wanted them to play the roles. Orpheus was utterly pissed off.

“What's the meaning of this, director? Looking embarrassed, the director didn’t respond to him. Walking over to Ivor, he asked,

“What line of work are you in? Are you interested in trying your hands on the entertainment industry? Before Ivor could respond, the director heard Xavier’s voice from behind him.

“To what do I owe the pleasure , Ivor? What are you, someone so high and mighty, doing here at my film sey? Ivor looked at him blankly. “I didn’t want to be here, but my fiancee’s here.

“As far as | could gather, Bonnie is no longer engaged to you. So, calling her your fiancee might not be all that appropriate.” Xavier smiled nonchalantly.

Ivor responded with an equally calm face, “My fiancee didn't complain about it. You’re just an outsider. Who are you to pass judgment on my private affair?

“You're right. After all, Bonnie didn’t seem to be bothered by it. I am just an outsider. I should’ve minded my own business. Now that you’re here, why don’t I do what every good host would do and buy you dinner? Ivor was about to reject his offer, but Bonnie agreed.

“Sure thing. “Why did you agree to it?” Ivor was a little displeased. Bonnie and Xavier were getting a little too close for his taste.

Xavier looked exceptionally stunning. It was just that he has rather dark characters.

Flashing a smile at Ivor, she said, “Aren’t you competitors? You should jump on the offer if he wants to buy dinner. Order all the expensive food and drinks. That way, you can chip away at his finances.

What’s more, you can annoy him. “

You make a fine point. I’m lucky to have such a sharp-witted fiancee.

"I told you I’m not your fiancee. Xavier, who was walking in front of them, would’ve stopped in his tracks if he hadn’t forced himself to keep walking.

‘I'm fine if both of them are conspiring to chip away at my finances, but they could’ve talked about it when I’m not around. Look at them.

They’re not even trying to keep their voices down. They don’t care if I can hear them."

“Count me in!”

Orpheus took off after them. “I'll lend a hand in chipping away at the Sheffyn family’s finances. He turned around and looked at the director and the others.

“Stop filming, guys. The rain is getting heavier, anyway. Come on. We'll all go together. Mr. Xavier's buying us dinner. Xavier couldn’t hold it back anymore. Stopping in his tracks, he turned around, looked at Orpheus, and hinted at him.

‘Am I the one buying dinner, or will you pay for all of this?"

However, Orpheus acted as if he didn’t notice it and continued asking others to join them.

 

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Orpheus had been calling everyone to join the dinner long before he noticed the director was still frozen. He walked over puzzlingly. “Why aren’t you moving? Xavier’s buying us dinner!

The director turned around and faced him. “Is your nephew the CEO of the Knight Group? “Hush.” He put a finger on his mouth and checked his surroundings . "

Don’t tell anyone about it. Now that he had a definite answer, the director couldn’t help but take a sharp breath. In addition to Ivor’s identity, he is also shocked by Orpheus’s undertaking.

Everyone knew Orpheus attained what he had in the entertainment industry by relying on his talent and commitment to his job. If word ever got out that the CEO of the Knight Group was his nephew, the entire industry would be shaken.

At the next moment, the director glanced at both Bonnie and Ivor.

If Ivor’s identity were revealed in the future, his television drama would be all over the news. Then, there was Bonnie and her identity as Jane Austin.

“Geez!” He clapped. “What I would give to make it happen. I wouldn’t even have to promote the television drama. The viewers’ rating will be through the roof! The next day, Avril and Bonnie were in their lecture hall. The former was Staring at the latter with utter disbelief and admiration in her eyes.

“D-Did you go away to play a minor role in the television drama that adapted Jane Austin's novel? On top of that, you were in the same scene with Orpheus, the Best Actor? Bonnie was tempted to tell her the truth. Ivor took Orpheus’s place in that scene. However, it wouldn’t be appropriate to tell the public about it. So, she didn’t come clean with Avril.

“Oh, my! You’re impressive, Bonnie! That is so badass! If our classmates find out that you were in the same scene with Orpheus, they will be green with envy! She looked at Bonnie with sparkling eyes. At the next moment, her eyes grew dim a little.

“I puess it makes sense. How are you not supposed to be a badass?

You’re Ms. Bonita. Your other identities might be extraordinary as well, but none of them are as breathtaking as the fact that you’re Ms. Bonita.

“Speaking of, Trina is obsessed with working at Bonita Research Institute. Tsk tsk tsk. | wonder what she’ll think when she finally finds out that you’re Ms. Bonita, the person she looks up to the most! Avril was anticipating the day’s arrival.

Bonnie paged through a book and said casually, “It doesn’t matter what she thinks. “You're right. She’s such a nobody. I’m sure you don’t concern yourself with the likes of her.” Avril said with a smile as she stared at Bonnie.

Bonnie felt a little uneasy by her stares. She stopped whatever she was doing and looked at Avril.

“Just speak your mind, Avril. Stop buttering me up and looking at me this strangely.

“That's why you’re awesome. You can tell at first glance that I’ve something bothering me.”

Avril gave her a thumbs up.

“Go ahead. “Ahem.” Avril cleared her throat and leaned closer. “I might not have made any noteworthy contribution to the world of scientific research , but I want to see what the best research institute in Arvandor looks like.

“Um... Do you think you can show me around the place? I promise you, Bonnie. I won’t stir up any trouble there. Bonnie burst out laughing.

“Here | am, thinking it was something huge."

It’s nothing worth mentioning at all. “That’s where you’re wrong. It’s not worth mentioning in your cyes, but it’s a big deal among the average citizen.

Almost everyone in Arvandor—no, the entire world, knows who Ms. Bonita is! At that moment, Natalee came over.

Lifting her chin, she said, “One of you skipped classes quite frequently while the other has the lowest grades. How do you have the face to be discussing about Ms. Bonita? Avril couldn’t stand Natalee's arrogance.

“What's it to you? Why are you such a busybody?

 

 

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“So, what if I'm a busybody? I idolize Ms. Bonita. She was the heroine in a classic underdog story. She relied on nothing but her commitment and talents to attain the marvelous achievement she has today.

“You guys, however... Heh! I can’t stand people who don’t take their studies seriously , such as you. You simply don’t have the right to talk about Ms. Bonita anytime you want! Avril parted her lips.

It took her several seconds to take it all in. Then, she turned around and looked at Bonnie. She wasn’t sure how to respond because Bonnie’s face showed no hints of frustration.

“Has the cat got your tongue? Is it because you have nothing to say to defend yourselves? Figures. It’s the truth, anyway.” Natalee said arrogantly.

“Why do you insist on being a pain in our butts, Natalee?

Is it because you wrongly accused Bonnic of scaling Rene’s necklace and got humiliated eventually?

Are you trying to regain your pride because you're pissed off by what happened last time? Avril’s words hit home.

Natalee’s face turned red from rage.

It got worse when she stole a glance at Bonnie and discovered that the latter didn’t even bat an eye at her. Instead, Bonnie was paging through her book while looking slightly bored.

‘she doesn’t even see me as a threat! Wait a minute. Why can’t I understand the book in her hand?

‘Is the book in Ttalonia? Does she understand it? Is she just trying to look cool?"

“Heh!” Natalee raised her voice and snorted. “Just how pretentious are you, Bonnie? That book is in Italonian. Who are you trying to fool here?

She succeeded in drawing the rest of the class’s attention to Bonnie.

All of them cast a glance at the book in Bonnie’s hands. Even Avril looked at it, too. It was, indeed, in Italonian.

She didn't even realize it until now.

“What is that, Bonnie? “It’s 'The Decameron' “Is that what it is? Can you... ‘Can you understand it?’ Avril almost blurted it out before she clamped her mouth shut.

‘Bonnie's the nation's leading researcher, not to mention a badass. She developed the latest nanomaterial . How is an Italonian book supposed to stump her?"

“She couldn’t have understood it!” Natalee didn’t believe that Bonnie was that good.

“She’s just putting up an act. Can’t you tell? Ill swallow the book if she really understands it. Bonnie raised her delicate eyes slowly, revealing a little frustration in them. Then, she held the book up and read its contents out loud in fluent Italonian.

Her classmates didn’t understand Italonian, but it was evident she wasn't speaking gibberish. After all, her accent was just so on point!

Every enunciation sounded like music to their ears.

She finished reading an excerpt and handed the book to Natalee.

“You're going to eat it now. Right? Here. It's my treat. Don’t be shy. Natalee’s face turned red from rage.

“Eat it!” She pushed the book inches closer to Natalee and raised her voice.

Natalee felt the stares from everyone and was on the verge of tears.

Then, Rene said, “Stop picking on her, Bonnie. We're all friends. Why do you have to be like this?

 

 

 

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“Are you sure your eyes are working right? Natalee came over here to fight with me. Then, she offered to make a deal. Nobody forced her at all. Don’t you think she picked on me?” Bonnie said mockingly.

Rene was stumped a little. “But, she... ‘

What is it? Are you going to say we're classmates ?! Am I supposed to forgive her unquestioningly ? Should I have become the bigger person even if she slaughtered my entire family and desecrated my ancestors"

tombstone? After all, we’re classmates. Right?

“Are you trying to say I don’t love my classmates if I don’t forgive her? Bonnie said dryly.

“I... Um..." Rene couldn’t think of anything to say.

Bonnie continued leisurely, “Explain something to me like a three-year -old kid. Why didn’t Natalee apply your logic and show her classmate some love earlier? Why did she viciously attack me like that? Don't you think she’s the first to neglect to love her classmate?

“How does this work, exactly? Why can’t I defend myself when she picks on me? Come on now, Rene. You’ve always seemed nice and easygoing, which is why everyone was quite fond of you. I didn’t know you were this unreasonable and despicable.

The other classmates heard what Bonnie said and tured their gaze onto Rene.

All of them initially thought she was this soft, understanding lady. Now, however, it seemed like they gave her too much credit.

On the other hand, Rene could feel the disdainful look of her fellow students , as if they were already keeping a distance from her. She got panicked.

“Bah! You're just vicious, Bonnie! Rene’s such a nice girl, yet you spoke harshly to her. I see what you’re doing. You’re trying to drive a wedge between her and everyone else.” Natalee roared furiously.

Bonnie straight up hurled the book at her and said. “Swallow it. Natalee shut up immediately.

She raised her eyebrows and said, “I was going to spare you, but now...

You have to swallow it. Otherwise, you’ ll suffer the same fate as Trina. Natalee wasn’t even fazed by what she said.

“Wh-who do you think you are? What makes you think you can just expel me as you sce fit? Are you the university president?

Coldness traced her eyes, and she said faintly, “I’m your worst nightmare. At this moment, her patience had come to an end.

“lm going to count to three. If you don’t swallow the book, you'll be expelled. “Hahaha...” Holding her belly, Natalee laughed maniacally . “Did you hear it, everyone? I’ve seen a lot of bluffs in my time, but this one has got to take the cake.

“Goodness, Gracious! This one’s hit my funny bone. Good job, Bonnie. I almost bought it. The rest of the classmates burst out laughing as well.

“Look at her go. I would’ve thought she was about to become the university president if I didn’t know any better.

“I just don’t get it. She’s such a good-looking girl, but why does she talk that nastily?

Sheesh! What a waste. “You said it. To be frank, | would’ve been with the fact that she was a good- for-nothing.

What matters most for a lady is that she looks beautiful. I didn’t want to admit this, but I probably would’ve hit on her if she wasn’t so nasty and had a sharp tongue.

“Me too. Hehehe... Avril couldn’t hold herself back anymore.

“You guys are the ones who are nasty. What did Bonnic do to offend you? Do you have to talk about her like that?

“It’s okay, Avril. We don’t have to bother ourselves with a bunch of clowns.”

Reaching out, Bonnie stopped her and looked at Natalee again.

“Three. ‘Is she scriously counting down now?"

“Heh!” Natalee smirked and looked at Bonnie disdainfully.

“Two. “Keep going! Keep going, I said! Let’s see how you're going to expel me today? “One. At the next moment, Bonnie pulled out her phone.

Then, the school counselor stepped into the lecture hall and said, “The university president’s looking for you, Natalee. “What? The university president's looking for me?” Natalee seriously thought she had misheard the counselor.

 

Chapter 390

‘I’m just an ordinary university student . Why would the president of Pyralis University be looking for me?"

“What are you waiting for?” The school counselor cried out when she realized that Natalee was frozen to the spot.

“C-Coming.” Natalee came back to her senses and followed the school counselor. She mocked Bonnie when she brushed past her.

“You’ve counted to three, but I’m still a student here. You've achieved nothing but embarrass yourself.

“Here’s some free advice for you, Bonnie. Stop pretending as if you’re some big shot around here. Karma’s going to bite you in the butt eventually. How shameful!

“Why, you...”

Avril had just taken a step after her when Bonnie held her back.

“She has gotten on my nerves! Let me go, Bonnie. I can’t stand her anymore! Bonnie watched as Natalee left.

She pondered briefly before slowly saying, “I think I know why she’s summoned to the president’s office. “Huh?” Avril was very curious about it.

Bonnie gave it to her straight. “He did it for me. “Say what now? Avril was confused by her answer.

‘If I didn’t know what she’s capable of, I would’ve thought she was making a bland joke."

However, she stared at Bonnie for a long time and realized the latter was wearing a severe expression . Slowly but surely, it dawned on her, and her jaw dropped further by the second.

“Rumor has it that our university president has found someone to take over his position. A- Are you that the person he’s talking about? Bonnie got a headache the moment Natalee brought this up.

“Russell is such a pain in the butt. I’ve repeatedly turned him down, but he insists I take over his position. The research institute had taken up a lot of my time. I can’t oversee Pyralis University, too. Avril took a sharp breath. At that moment, she had no words to describe her feelings.

On the other side, Natalec had just arrived at the president’s officc when she realized the president was looking at her sternly.

She felt a chill down her spine.

‘Did I break the university rules? Let’s assume that I did, but does it warrant the president himself to deal with me? There are so many students in this university. How’s he supposed to do it if he has to handle every student issue?"

“Are you Natalee Walsh?” Russell might've been old, but the air of authority about him was unmistakable.

She trembled a little before she responded, “Y-Yes, sir. “You're expelled. His words struck her like a thunderbolt, shocking her to the core.

‘““w-Why are you expelling me, sir? I’ve been good, and I’ve never done anything to break the rules! Why are you doing this? Don’t you think you owe me a reason, sir?

“You picked on your fellow student and failed to show respect to your university. How about that?

‘Pick on my fellow student?’ At the next moment, Bonnie’s image flashed in her mind. Then, she also thought about what happened earlier.

‘Is this about Bonnie? How did the university president find out about it, though?

‘Also, what are the odds that the school counselor came to the lecture hall right after my fight with Bonnie?"

‘Wait a minute!"

“T’ll admit that I did have some squabbles with Bonnie, but I won't admit that I disrespected the university! ‘I didn’t even offend any other students, much less professors. I just don’t like Bonnie. That’s all."

Pulling a document from his drawer, he said, “This is the official approval for appointing the next university president. Natalee stared as he gave her the document , confused about what she should do now.

Russell gestured at her, and she took it and read it.

She was so shocked the next moment that her eyes almost popped out.