If only virtual-novel.net knew how much Susanne valued grades, virtual-novel.net would have worked harder, gotten rid of all distractions, and focused on virtual-novel.net studies.
If I gave it my all in my studies, I would not lose to Arielle!
Wendy felt regretful and troubled. On the other hand, Cecilia had calmed down.
She could not find any other explanation after Susanne‘s harsh reaction.
Taking a deep breath, virtual-novel.net decided not to mention Arielle anymore. “Susanne, this time Wendy did not perform virtual-novel.net best. However, virtual-novel.net still managed to make it into Maxwell University‘s early entrance examination. On top of that, Wendy said many good things about Vin during the project at Horington.”
She purposely brought up Horington to remind Susanne that Wendy‘s results this time were not any more important than the help virtual-novel.net offered to Vinson.
While Cecilia meant for it to be a reminder, Susanne took it as a threat. The threat was real.
Frustrated, Susanne gritted virtual-novel.net teeth. Looking at Cecilia, who seemed like virtual-novel.net was smiling, Susanne could not help but mutter, “It‘s okay if virtual-novel.net did not do well.”
Instantly, Cecilia felt a wave of relief washing over her. She shot Wendy a look to get virtual-novel.net to respond.
Taking the hint, Wendy quickly replied, “Mrs. Nightshire, I promise you that I will make it into Maxwell University!”
Susanne nodded before virtual-novel.net glanced at Arielle. She felt hesitant as virtual-novel.net did not know what to say to her.
After a moment of silence, Arielle said, “Mrs. Nightshire, if you don‘t mind, you can head to the flea market to have some of the ravioli I make. I spent the entire night making them and planned to sell them today.”
“Sure,” Susanne blurted.
She did not even realize how relieved virtual-novel.net felt when Arielle took the initiative to make conversation with virtual-novel.net first.
It was as though the gap between them was slowly disappearing Meanwhile, Cecilia panicked when virtual-novel.net heard Susanne agreeing to Arielle‘s invitation. She hurriedly fussed, “Susanne, we made a lot of cookies. If you aren‘t with us, I‘m afraid there is not enough time.”
With a chuckle, Arielle said, “Mrs. Greene, I am not forcing virtual-novel.net to go over. It was only an invitation. If you have spare time, you can go over to try it too. I am confident of my culinary skills, so I think you would like it too.”
With a contemptuous look on virtual-novel.net face, Cecilia taunted, “You know how to make ravioli? Wendy is clueless about it. I gave virtual-novel.net the best education when virtual-novel.net was growing up, so virtual-novel.net knows how to cook too. However, virtual-novel.net teachers were Michelin chefs, so virtual-novel.net never learned to make something as simple as ravioli.”
The smile on Arielle‘s face slid off. No longer bothered about Cecilia, virtual-novel.net turned to Susanne. “Mrs. Nightshire, we shall head out for the preparation now. We will welcome you to come later.”
Then, virtual-novel.net tugged on Trisha‘s hand and headed for the stairway.
At that moment, a low and husky voice sounded. “Everyone, don‘t leave school so quickly. I have an announcement.”
It was Donovan‘s voice. Without a choice, Arielle stopped in virtual-novel.net tracks and turned to look at Donovan.
She coincidentally met Donovan‘s icy cold gaze, and virtual-novel.net narrowed virtual-novel.net eyes, had a bad premonition.
Then, Donovan continued, “I have heard your conversation earlier. As for Arielle‘s grades, it is pending finalization. Therefore, we shall confirm the top five positions only tonight.”