with interest; in her eyes, he was like a beast trapped in a cage. “What is it, Roy! You’re so smart. How could you not see that you’ve taken the bait?“.
Roy froze in place.
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Chapter 25
Regina watched him, curmans, waiting for him to say something.
away
But he said nothing and pura walked aw
Recursed an eyebrow, a bit surprised..
Are all these rich heirs like this?” she thought. Ditching mid–convo when they’re done talking, no warning?”
Guys are so damn random.
She shook her head decisively. Instead of going back to the infirmary, she was about to go back to the classroom.
she reached the commer, she bumped into a desk.
It was in the middle of the hallway, and on it lay something familiar to her.
was a pen bag identical to the one she had!
Next to the pen bag was a key chain, which was the smaller version of the pen bag, and a card.
Regina, this is for you.]
The handwriting was clean and bold–easy on the eyes. She wondered who’d written it.
She looked around but saw no o
saw no one. Then she picked up
n the pen bag
It was pristine, a plain milky–white classic from some brand, long our of stock.
o wear, no fade—exactly like the one Lily gave her.
Then she picked up the key chain. Her nose twitched as past memories came back to her.
Lily had held out a black box with both hands, grinning.
“Check it out! It’s your birthday gift!” she said.
Surprised, she took the box over. “Where did you get
get the in
inoney!”
Lily smiled shyly, “I took notes for my classmates. I saved up for a long time. Open it!”
She carefully opened the box and found a brand–new pen bag with a delicate key chain next to it.
It was from that stationery brand, and she knew it wasn’t cheap.
She winced. “This cost a ton!”
Lily took her arm and smiled brightly. “You’re worth it, Regina. I know you like this pen bag because every time we pass the shop window, you stop to look. I want you to have it.
“Til keep the key cum though”
Laly slipped the key chain around her index finger wiggled it, and said happily. “In this way, you’ll keep the pen bag, and I’ll keep the key chain. We’ll think of today and each other every time we see these two things”
Regina pressed the key chain to her chest, biting her laps in suppress the sadness deep down
She looked around and saw no one of surveillance camera
Then she gave a whimper, bem over, and sibibed in such a low voice that her cries were almost drowned out by the birds outside.
Clive and Brad perped out and saw her crying.
She didn’t even dare to cry out loud. She clutched the pen bag and the key chain in her arms as if they were her recovered treasures, Guils and pity filled the two’s eyes, and they didn’t even notice in They felt a lump in their throats, which made them feel bitter and sad.
Cuplex 21
their hearte
They just dood there, silent, staring
Dey were like two strait by tury nenher of whom would show up and disturbedier.
Suddenly, her phone buzzed
ud picked it up.
from Scarlett [Sweety, what did you do at school? Why am I getting so many orders from these random families:]
Stuned. Region replied. [I fought with Clive and Brad and beat up Melinda and her lapdog |
carlett replied. [Did you win or lose}]
Regina responded: I won]
Scarlett was obviously surprised Are you serious? Tell me you aren’t joking!]
After a few seconds, another message from Scarlett popped up. She texted: Clive and Brad have implants! And you fought with them! And
She found it hard to believe. [Who are you?! This is so unbelievable! You’re a genius!]
Damn it Why aren’t you in front of me? I want to kiss you so hard!
Scarlet’s messages kept popping up, showing how thrilled she was
you
Regina pulled a wry smile replying: Mom, are you happy or not?
Scarlett immediately replied I’m overjoyed, of course! I’m over the moon!]
gow, more than ten clients suddenly reached out to me and placed some orders with me. They all mentioned your name, saying that their chiklen are in the same school as you, and they hoped you could learn from each other.)
Those are small–try families, but it’s the first time I have so many clients all at once.]
I keep my word. You’ll get your cut whenever you bring me an order. I’ve already transferred you the money.)
In the prat second, Regina peceived a bank notification
Sculent transferred her 300 thousand dollars!
