last the thought of Cecilia showing up at Frynamm University had Tamain freaking out. She couldn’t stay in bed a second longer
anged, ie the boy
-hospital, and rushed back to school
nushed back to t
She got herself discharged, left
The moment she opened her dorm room door, she saw her roommates huddled together, deep in conversation.
“Tamain“”” Fallon.called out as soon as she now her. “We were just talking about you. Check this out, in this your boyfriend?”
Fallon held up her phone, showing a picture of laban and Cecilia holding hands, looking like a perfect match.
Tamain’s Inge went white. Cecilia had been here! If she got into Feynama University, Tamain’s whole act of being Julian’s girlfriend would be blown. Fallon, with her ney nature, would definitely spread the word:
Thinking about it, Tamin Hit ber hip and whispered, “Yeah
I knew it? Fallon exclaimed. Tamsin’s boyfriend is so handsome, I couldn’t be wrong!”
“Then what’s up with the girl he’s holding hands with? I heard they even went behind the woods together, Gia asked bluntly, then realized the might se overstepped and was about to backtrack when Tamsin cut in..
“I know her.” Tamsin’s eyes welled up. “She knows he’s with me, but she still clings to him, trying to mess things up between us.” It wasn’t entirely a lie. Iulian was fond of her. She just wasn’t his girlfriend.
Oh my God! So she’s the homewrecker? Fallon voice get louder, making Tamain’s face look even more distressed.
“She’s clearly a rich girl. But why would she do that? Gia shook her head
Lark Gray, who had been quiet, suddenly spoke up. “Maybe she just likes going after things she can’t have? With her connections, she could get the principal to roll out the red carpet for her. Getting what she wants is just a snap of her fingers. I saw someone asking for her contact info on the campus furum.”
Fallon nodded. “Yeah, Tamsin, you better watch out! I heard she’s applying for the finance program, too. She was flirting with your boyfriend today; maybe the trying to get under your
Seeing Taminy red and her lips almost bleeding from biting them, Gia tried to comfort her, “Don’t listen to them, Tamsin, just talk to your boyfriend, okay?”
Just then, Tamain’s phone rang, and all her roommates looked at her curiously. Seeing the caller ID, a faint blush appeared on Tamsin’s pale face. “It’s my boyfriend calling. I’ll take this.”
“Go ahead! You two are so close; that girl doesn’t stand a chance,” Fallon said, making a cheering gesture.
Tamsin smiled, closed the balcony door, and nervously answered the call.
“You’re back at school?” Julian’s voice came through. “Is your foot still hurting? Why didn’t you rest?”
‘Ita much better now. I didn’t
want to miss classes, so I came back.” Julians e
lam’s concern made Tamuin’s heart feel warm
Alright, but don’t push yourself too hard. I’ve already requested leave for you. If you feel unwell, don’t go to class. Be good” Julian sighed softly, his lone becoming gentler,
Tamsin said with a faint smile. “Mr. Russell, did Cecilia come to school today? I saw a bunch of her photos
student group
“Yeah,” Julian a voice turned jeg. “She’s nuts. Just ignore her. This year’s entrance exam in brutal, she won’t pass, and no one’s gonna help her.
Tamsin could feel Julian’s favoritism towards her. She was thrilled but tried to sound sympathetic about Cecilia. “Maybe Cecilia’s just under a lot of pressure lately. Don’t be too hard on
She had busted her butt for years to achieve her academic stand
How could Cecilia, who only
nly knew munke, possibly compete in finance?
But she didn’t want Julian in focus on Cecilia again.
dn’t respond, Tamain contioned, “Mr. Russell, are you fi
free on my birthday?”
The lets have dinner and singing award Tamaina heart raced
fabian agreed without a second though. “Sure, you need to unwind.
Thank you, Mr. Buell!” After hanging up. Tamain grinned like a tral.
Chapter 15 The Overconfident Woman
Cecilia recent behavior paried her. She didn’t know what Cecilia was planning, so she needed to act fast!
Thattering. the Russell Mansion was empty. Clen had gone home, leaving only Cecilia
Cecilia sat at her desk, studying financial formulas under the desk lamp. After a while, her phone rang
She picked it up, and Alaric’s slightly lary voice came through. Studying now?
“Yeah,” Cecilia replied. “It’s late, Mr. Perry. Do you need something?”
“Nothing, just wanted to wish you luck on your exam tomoON”
Hearing his words, Cecilia paused, then smiled gently. I thought you might be calling to offer… alternative methods of entry.‘
“Do you need them??
“No.” Cecilia glanced at the starfish pendant Alaric had given her, which she kept on her desk as a decoration.
Besides symbolizing love and eternity, starfish also represented good luck and blessings.
Thinking of this, Cecilu smiled, remembering she hadn’t thanked him for the gift at the last hanquet. “By the way, thanks for the lucky star, Mr. Percy Ell bring it with me tootrow.”
Alaric was surprised she mentioned it and laughed. “Then let it bring you good luck for me.”
After chatting for a bit, Cecilia said goodnight to Alaric and closed her book to sleep.
In her previous life, she was very familiar with this exam paper. However, she didn’t expect Alaric to have such faith in her.
next day, at 8:30 AM, in the president’s office of the Russell Group.
Julian sat with his hands crossed, fingers lightly touching his thin as he stared at the time on the big screen.
Owen, seeing him in this position for half an hour, couldn’t help but sprik, ‘Mr. Russell, you don’t need to worry too much. The principal said Mes, Russell is actually taking the graduate entrance exam. It’s no big deal.”
“She’s hot to overconfident, Julian interrupted coldly.
This year’s entrance exam was the toughest in Feynman University’s history. The freshman entrance experts might not pass..
Where did Cecilia get the confidence? The results would be a public humiliation
exam was alarady grueling, let alone the graduate entrance exam. Kvén financial
