Chapter 14
The classroom went dead quiet.
Regina’s mouth twitched as she stated at the fallen door.
Meanwhile, the students stared at
at Regina in stummed silence
fell suddenly exclaimed. “Preston!
Meanwhile, Preston’s lackeys screamed, “Prince!”
Regina was stunned, thinking, Prince? Who’s Prince?
They hurried to lift
f the door hun failed,
Only then did Regina realize someone
Jeff said. “You can’t.”
was under the door. She brushed them away. “Let me.”
In the next second, she lifted the door with one hand and saw Preston under
She was stunned. Preston!”
Jeff and the students were dumbfounded when they saw her lift the door with one hand,
As Regina held the door with one hand, she saw Preston, who was like a bug hiding under a rock.
She felt both shocked and absurd, thinking ‘Shoot! I can’t believe I smashed a big fat paycheck with the door!‘
Immediately, she swung the door against the wall.
A loud thud rang out, causing everyone to shiver.
She bent over and packed Preston up.
Seeing that, the crowd was even more slack–jawed,
Preston’s land hurt badly, and he glared at her. “You Regina?”
She held him tightly, her eyes filled with concern. “You okay? Did I hurt you!”
Preston was at a loss for words, thinking. Why is she so close to me? I can smell her scent. V held me in her arms in front of so many people?‘
Wait… I’m actually in her arms? She picked me up and
He blushed instantly and was about to get back on the floor. “What… are
e you d
doing?
She clicked her tongue, liguring he was so troublesome. “Stay put, or you’ll fall.”
She shook him with both as easily, trying to adjust his position
Instuctively, he wrapped his arms around her neck, his blue eyes filled with great disbelief.
He pondered.
remember correctly, she hasn’t been modded yet. And she’s already so strong! Is this what a level teu can do?
Meanwiule, she stared at him like he was a fragile little trinket, her tone firm and protective. Tu not putting you down ‘ul you say you’re fie Otherwise, you’re stuck in my arms.
Preston’s breathing poused. “What?”
He thought, “Regina’s had it rough–she’s supposed to be all add and laroken. So why’s she acting like she owns me?
Finbarrassed and ticked off, he wriggled free and hopped down. Ti good. The door whacked me, big deal.”
Unconvinced the sized him up and saw no bruises.
Hut his face was flushed, probably from the shock of being carried.
Sle probed, “Will you snitch to your parents about this?”
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He was summed for a second b
before snapping. Why would If I’m not a kid!”
She was relieved: “Great”
He froze, thinking. What’s so great about it?
frame, and expertly turned the screws on it. Then she found something hard to fasten.
she then turned around, lifted the door, leaned it against the fr
trino to the door.
The door was no longer shaking, at least it wouldn’t hurt anyone anymore.
Jeff couldn’t believe his eyes. “You seem pretty good at this, Regina.
The students here were all pampered kids from rich families.
For the first time, he saw someone doing heavy work in this academy’s uniform.
She parted the ashes on her hands. “I learned it when I worked last year.”
Preston was surprised when he heard what she said.
Jeff was equally surprised, but he didn’t dwell on it. He quickly pulled her to the podium. “You’ve probably all known her by now. She’s new to our class, and her name is Regina Mitchell Let’s applaud to welcome her.”
The students adjusted themselves instantly, and thunderous applause broke out.
The girls looked at her excitedly. “Everyone is saying you’re a level ten. Is it true!”
She nodded.”
The applause grew louder as the girls instantly became her fans.
Some in
teenagers whistled and said, “Welcome, Reginal You’re so badass!”
“Don’t forget us when you’re killing it out there?”
“Let’s kick it sometime, Regina!”
Jeff waved a hand to hush them. “Okay, settle down. We ve got two open seats–one next to Preston, one next to James. Your pick, Regina. Preston, returned to his seat, rested his hands on the desk, and looked up at Regina.
She looked back at tum.
He immediately turned away and looked out of the window, seemingly unconcerned.
Someone whispered, “If I were her, I’d choose Prince. He’s quite a catch.”
“Yean but he’s such a drama queen Hatry anyone sitting next to him. You know, that whole disgusting warm breath thing. I’d go with James “James is Lroke, though a scholarship kid. No perks there. She’s better all with Preston
“Agreed. Besides, everyone knows Preston hates James the most.”
Meanwhile. Regina checked out the seat arrangements.
Preston sat in the middle of the second row, whereas James Palmer sat in the lock row, and the window s
She walked down the podiumi
seat next to him was vacant
Preston cocked his chip a bit triumphantly, feeling confident. He was about to speak when he saw her go straight to the back row, He was left stunned
Meanwhile, Regina stopped in front of Jones.
He frowned slightly and stood up it
to let her in.
narrowed his eyes sharply. “Back row, window seal–throne of the protagonist.”
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head and hussed, “Huh–hult, very funny Can’t you see how sullen Preston looks?”
The girl next to him smacked his head a
They mitmetively looked at Preston
Preston was looking at James with gritted teeth: he clenched his fists on the desk, tightening his jawline..
Noticing Preston’s gaze, James looked away, pretending he hadn’t noticed anything
Squinting maliciously, Preston turned his gaze to Regina, who didn’t even spare him a glance and was sorting out her schoolbag
Preston snorted and pushed all the books on his desk onto the vacant seat next to him.
The loud noise attracted everyone’s attention.
He ignored their looks and leaned back in his chair nonchalantly; no one knew why he was so worked up.
The guy whispered. Tve got a bad feeling. Our chill days are done. Shit’s about to hit the fan with this level–ten Valkyrie.”
The girl next to
next to him was left speechless for a few seconds and then said. “Seriously? Level–ten Valkyrie?”
Regina oblivious to her new title, pulled out a pen bag and set it on her desk.
James glanced at it, feeling odd
He thought. It seems her pen bag is new and unused, but the color is old. Perhaps it’s been put away for years, and the surface has been oxidized. Why would a rich girl like Regina use such a crappy thing?
Meanwhile, Melinda scrolled her phone, eyeing Regina on the security cam feed. She didn’t pick Preston’s seat. Guess she’s not a total idiot
Melinda’s firends next to her pointed at Regina’s pen bag, mocking, “Check that out! It’s so lame!”
It’s ancient Gross! Can’t she buy a new one?”
Typical slum trash. Hope she’s not contagious”
Melinda snorted and waved a hand lazily. “Starting today, make her life hell. Got it?”
The girls looked at each other and smiled, “For sure
