Royal Creek Institute was a top education institution that had received all kinds of talented students. The teachers were the ones assigning a student to a class. There had never been a situation where students chose teachers and classes. Who was this student from the countryside? “Class B,” Nicole said casually. Ms. Emerson was wide-eyed instantly again. Compared to the hypocritical Mr. Kennedy, Nicole preferred the forthright Ms. Emerson. “Okay, then Class B.” Ms. Farrell nodded in agreement with a hint of flattering look in her eyes, which surprised the two teachers. They wondered who Nicole was that she could make the headteacher grovel. “Ms. Farrell, how can you let students choose classes?” This was unheard of. Class A and B were the best classes in the eleventh grade. “It has been decided, Ms. Emerson. Take Nicole to class.” Ms. Farrell looked a little displeased now and gave the order. “Ms. Farrell...” Ms. Emerson’s face turned pale. She did not expect that there wa
Wayne quickly shut up, while Bradley was dumbfounded. They seemed not to want to mess with Gary. Gary always scored the last in every exam, yet because of the powerful influence of the Finley family, no one in school ever dared to mess with him and his elder brother, Ryder, a junior. Glancing at Nicole, Gary said coldly, “What is your relationship with Raine and Snow?” Nicole raised an eyebrow and glinted at Gary. “I don’t know them.” She sounded indifferent. “See? I have just said they are not related.” Jack rolled his eyes at Wayne. “That is a shame. Gary would protect you if you were a relative of Raine and Snow.” Wayne grinned. Nicole had already retracted her gaze. “I don’t need the protection of anyone.” Rejected by Nicole, Gary felt he was getting a slap in the face. “Hey you, girl, do you know who you are talking to?” Jack got up in displeasure as he could not bear to see her attitude toward Gary. Everyone around them was frightened at seeing this, and they di
Raine and Snow were not twins, but they looked like two peas in a pot, graceful, gentle, and lovely. They were the goddesses in the eyes of the boys, recognized as the most popular girls in high school and college, respectively. As soon as the two appeared, they attracted the attention of many people. Raine and Snow greeted a few classmates before sitting down. “We have been waiting.” Their friends winked at them as soon as they sat down. “See that newcomer of Class B of the eleventh grade over there? The forum is filled with her photos, saying that she is now the most popular girl in the school.” The two sisters looked back and saw Nicole, a hint of nonchalance flashing in their eyes. Raine smiled, pretending not to care. “It doesn’t matter. It is not easy to be the most popular girl in Royal Creek Institute.” “Exactly. Being the most popular girl requires not only good looks but also good grades.” “Absolutely. Raine and Snow have always scored first on every exam.” The
“So badass!” Bradley was startled for a moment before muttering in amazement. Lulu could not help but nod in agreement. “Badass indeed.” “Let’s go.” Nicole glared disdainfully at Austin and then smiled evilly as she left. It was a mocking smile, but it was also beautiful. Everyone in the cafeteria watched in a daze as she left. Spencer patted Samuel, who had not come out of his awe, and said, “It looks like our sister doesn’t need us to worry about her.” In the afternoon, the school’s forum went ape, saying that the new student performed an over-the-shoulder move and threw the school bully to the ground the first day in the cafeteria. Some people who hated Austin commented and praised her anonymously. Some people think she was in trouble, thinking she would be expelled tomorrow. But Nicole could not care less and continued to copy the assignment from others. “Throwing Austin with an over-the-shoulder move? No wonder she said she didn’t need Gary’s protection.” Wayne loo
Nicole glanced at Raine and said unhurriedly, “No, I just taught an unruly classmate a lesson.” If she had really wanted to fight, Austin would have been in the hospital now. “Unruly?” Daniel’s face turned a little graver. “Were they bullying you? If true, they should be taught a lesson.” Norah did not expect her parents to spoil Nicole so much. She was jealous and acted as if she was worried. “Dad, that being said, fighting is wrong. Besides, the kid she taught a lesson to today is from the Woods family.” Raine also agreed. “Yeah, she has offended the Woods family. I am afraid that it will not be just her but the entire Riddle family that has to bear the consequences.” “The Woods family?” Daniel and Gloria’s faces turned a little pale upon hearing the name. The Woods family was San Joto’s most prominent new rich, very wealthy, and they were all rogues. No one in San Joto wanted to mess with them, yet Nicole had offended one of them on her first day of school. “Nicole, is
The Woods family was a group of individuals whom the people in San Joto would stay away from, as messing with them was inviting trouble. Norah saw this and said boldly, “Grandpa... I didn’t mean it. She had just arrived at school and did not know who Austin was.” It sounded like she was defending Nicole, but it actually was to say that Nicole was the one who first used violence. Nicole was not too happy. Just when she was about to rebut, Daniel spoke. “Dad, Nicole is not to blame. I have looked into the ins and outs of the matter. Austin openly tried to grab Nicole. Do we still have to put up with that?” Seeing the righteous indignation of Daniel and Nicole, Karen said sarcastically, “Daniel, Austin is Mr. Woods Sr.’s grandson. We are in trouble by offending him. I heard Snow say that Austin threatened to get Nicole expelled from the school.” Karen threw a bombshell. “Expulsion?” Mr. Riddle Sr. frowned immediately. It was only last night that Mr. Ellison invited Nicole into t
Nicole subtly shook her head to signal Mr. Riddle Sr. He then shook his head and said, “She is fine. She didn’t take it to heart.” “Glad to hear. I will tell that kid from the Woods family to behave. No one will bully Nicole at school from now on. I assured you that.” “Thank you so much.” Mr. Riddle Sr. was elated and immediately thanked Mr. Ellison. “No problem. Let us have a cup of tea together if you have time next time,” Mr. Ellison said politely. “Any time, Mr. Ellison. Call me when you have time.” Mr. Riddle Sr. was flattered. Not anyone could meet Mr. Ellison, and it was unimaginable that Mr. Ellison would ask to meet him. So, he agreed immediately. “Sure.” After that, Mr. Ellison hung up. The air felt standstill as everyone who heard the conversation looked at Nicole in disbelief. Norah was most surprised. She had not believed it at all that Mr. Ellison would still be protective of Nicole when such a thing happened, but his phone call had confirmed everything. M
“Anything else?” Nicole sounded cold, clearly wanting to drive her away. Norah felt embarrassed and could only quickly get down to business. “I know that you and Austin have a conflict. I was just worried that our family would get involved, so I said something that might have offended you. Please don’t mind. You may hit me if you are angry.” Norah said with an innocent look, as if Nicole would bully her. Nicole sneered as she despised someone who liked to play the victim like Norah. “Since you know you shouldn’t have said something that shouldn’t be said, you should have corrected yourself instead of coming to me to pretend to apologize.” With that, Nicole slammed the door shut. Norah felt insulted, as if she had been slapped, her face feeling a burning sensation. D*mn it. How dare Nicole disparage her? Did Nicole really think she had the right to reprimand her because she came to apologize? “Let’s wait and see, Nicole.” She stomped her feet angrily before taking her things