Chapter 141

The compensation and apology were fully delivered.

Violeta smiled, glancing at Wally, who looked defeated. She sarcastically remarked, “It looks like you need to learn more from your uncle.”

Ivor’s face flushed with embarrassment.

“What happened today was indeed his fault. We’ll take full responsibility for the aftermath. Did he injure anyone? If he did, we’ll cover the hospital expenses too.”

Wally scowled and stated, “Uncle Ivor, it’s our people who suffered.”

“How dare you talk back!”

Ivor turned and slapped him. He scolded, “You ungrateful brat! When we get back, you’re grounded. If you dare to leave the house again, I’ll break your legs!”

Wally felt utterly wronged.

He had thought Ivor was there to back him up, but to his surprise, his usually indulgent uncle didn’t side with him this time.

“Get in the car! Stop being an eyesore.”

“Alright.”

Wally entered the car with a grievance in mind.

The area’s notoriously spoiled brat was now receiving childlike reprimands without daring to speak.

Ivor sincerely apologized, especially in front of Hayden.

Hayden doesn’t remember him; therefore, Ivor’s gestures did not leave a lasting impression.

Cyril was not one to make unreasonable demands. He accepted the compensation without further complaint.

Ivor offered to treat them to a meal, but they declined.

Half an hour later, under Ivor’s supervision, the Houles practically refurbished the entire shabby shop.

Cyril sensed that Ivor’s actions were more about showing respect to Hayden than genuine remorse.

In the backyard, Cyril approached Hayden and asked, “Is your father Glen Frost?”

“Yes,” Hayden replied.

Cyril’s expression changed, and he deeply apologized.

“No wonder you mentioned having a Umber pen at home.”

There was no need for an apology. Hayden to explain further; Cyril had already guessed his identity.

Jasper continued, “The Frosts donated the brush your great-grandfather made to a museum back then.”

Such items were abundant in the Frosts.

They were antiques in other’s eyes.

In Hayden’s eyes, they were just childhood playthings with no special significance.

Violeta handed the pen to Hayden.

Hayden found it amusing as he held the pen.

Violeta asked, “What’s so funny? Do you not like it? Even though it’s free, it’s made by a master!”

The Frosts had given away one pen, only for another to return.

If they valued it, they wouldn’t have donated the original pen to the museum.

However, this one held special meaning for Hayden, so he would treasure it.

“Yes, I’ll keep it well and take it to my grave.”

“You’ll take it to your grave?”

The phrase sounded odd.

Because Hayden valued it so much, Violeta didn’t press further.

After leaving the shop, they went to watch a wrestling match. Violeta lost two bets but won five, earning some money. That evening, they enjoyed roasted lamb on the prairie.

After several days of eating roasted meat, Violeta woke up to find a red pimple on her left cheek.

It wasn’t big, but it was noticeable on her fair skin.

It looked like a red mole from afar.

When she went downstairs for breakfast, Zoren teased her. “Wow, Vio, how did you get a pimple?”

Violeta sighed. “It’s because of all the roasted meat we’ve been eating. It’s making me break out.”

Everyone looked at her face. Violeta sighed helplessly again and said, “I need to eat lighter food from now on. No more foods with strong flavors.”

Hayden’s cold voice interrupted “Indeed, we’ve explored the area enough. It’s time to consider going somewhere else.”

Since they had left, they visited two inns and then Willowbrook.

Almost a month had passed and half of the summer mention time.

They had enjoyed horse racing, falconry, camping, and wrestling matches.

Liam suggested, “Tired of the prairie? How about we go to the sea?”

Jasper rested an arm on his seat and said, “Let’s head to the islands in the North Sea. We can take Niall’s yacht, the Dawn.” 

Zoren agreed, “Sounds great. Vio, what do you think?”

Violeta replied, “I’m fine with it. As long as I’m with you guys. Niall, is the Dawn your yacht?” 

Niall nodded. “Yes.”

The Dawn was a super yacht.

It cost billions to build and is one of the largest private yachts in the world.

Niall often used it for business meetings, but most of the time, it was empty.

They decided to head to the seaside. After saying goodbye to Sophia in the afternoon, they set off.

Meanwhile, Zelena and her parents were at the airport. They were ready to leave Verdancia and return to Arlowand.

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Ever since she won the jade bracelet for 1.2 million at the auction, she had been boasting on social media.

The auction itself is just as important as the bracelet.

Zelena has been posting tons of photos every day.

Zelena’s photography skills created the illusion that she was sitting seats were towards the middle. She cleverly edited out the people in front of her.

Before boarding the plane, Zelena called Hattie to boast.

“Hey Hattie, I’m about to board a flight back to Airavland now, how’s your island vacation?”

Hattie, who was lounging on the beach, replied, “Not bad; the sun’s great. I’m just sunbathing.”

Zelena continued, “Did you see the photos I posted? Verdancia is amazing.

All of Zelena’s recent posts showcased her spending spree in Verdancia.

Such a pity you couldn’t come.”

In every photo, she made sure to subtly display her 1.2 million-dollar bracelet and every luxury item.

Let alone checking her posts, Hattie was already kind enough by not blocking her or hiding her page.

Hattie, trying to be polite, said, “Yes, I’ve seen them.”

Feeling satisfied, Zelena said, “I got you a souvenir. When are you coming back from vacation? Let’s meet up.”

Hattie replied, “In a week. My mom’s on a set and can’t join me, so it’s pretty boring here alone.”

“Great, I’ll see you when you get back to Quinston.”

“Okay, bye.”

Hattie hung up abruptly and tossed her phone onto the table.

She muttered, “What’s there to brag about? With just a bracelet, she’s over the moon. So childish.”

At noon, the plane landed.

Violeta and her group arrived at North Sea Airport.

Niall owned property here and had purchased an island near the North Sea to facilitate business meetings. It also housed his private wine collection in a resort he built.

Niall specifically arranged for a car to pick them up at the airport and drive them to the port, where they boarded a speedboat to the island.

The sea was calm, the breeze tousled Violeta’s hair, and a flock of seagulls circled above. A bold seagull landed right in front of the boat her cage nearby.

The sound startled the seagull, which then flapped its wings and flew away.

Violeta lifted the cover from the birdcage. She opened the door and reached inside to grab the rope. Hera took a couple of stops and emerged from the cage.

Curious about its surroundings, Hera looked around as soon as it stepped out.

Golden eagles are large birds of prey, known as the kings of raptors, with wingspans reaching up to 2.4 meters.

Grown golden eagles can kill swans in the air and hunt wolves on the ground.

Although Hera was still a young bird, her eyesight was already impressive, allowing her to see great distances.

The eagle’s pupils dilated and contracted as it locked onto a few seagulls in the distance.

Feeling the intense gaze, the seagulls quickly flew away. Within seconds, there wasn’t a single seabird left around the speedboat.

The eagles owned by Zoren and his friends had been sent back to Quinston after their flight. They didn’t bring their eagle with

Originally, Violeta planned to ship Hera back to Quinston. However, Hera was quite restless and aggressive. Even if they sent Hera back, she was concerned that it might accidentally injure the servants at home.

So, she decided to bring Hera along.

As for Hayden’s eagle, Zeus was already a calm and stable bird. It had been quiet throughout the journey, causing no trouble at all. To put it nicely, Zeus was very obedient. But the truth is, Zeus just ignored everyone.

Zeus had been keeping its eyes closed until Hera’s release from the cage. Inexplicably, Zeus opened its eyes and watched Hera intently.

Hera turned to look at Violeta, who gently guided her back into the cage.

About fifteen minutes later, the speedboat arrived at the island.

Servants responsible for managing the resort were already waiting with a buggy. As the speedboat docked, the servants stepped forward to help carry their luggage and birdcages.

The group boarded the buggy and headed towards the resort.

“The islands around here are pretty densely packed. Most of the neighboring islands have been bought by people on the wealthy list.”

It’s no surprise that the wealthy have private islands. The weather was great today, with no fog. Using binoculars, you could even see the villas and estates on distant islands.

A servant handed Violeta the binoculars. She took them and scanned the surrounding sea.

On the left, she saw a white villa on another island. When she zoomed in the binoculars, she saw staff tending to the lawn and a private helicopter parked nearby.

“Quite impressive,” Violeta said.

She lowered the binoculars and looked forward to seeing Niall’s resort.

Niall turned to his friends and said, “Earlier this year, some friends from Plaunia sent me a crate of fine wine. We’ll open a bottle later. When you leave, take some with you to give to your parents as a gift from me.”

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Jasper said, “Niall, you’re too courteous.”

I think those rare Latife bottles in your cellar might be priceless.

Zoren chimed in, “Honestly, Pauillac is just okay; more to my liking. I wouldn’t mind taking those home.”

Niall was speechless.

Liam laughed heartily. “Haha, Zero, seems like you’re up for a real contest, huh?”

Once you start taking advantage of someone, you will want more and more.

If a wine was rare and sought after, it was almost like a currency, increasing in value over time.

Niall eyed Zoren thoughtfully. “I can give you the wine, but you’ll have to swim over. Whether you manage that depends on your ability.”

Hearing this, Zoren straightened immediately. “Niall, I was only joking! How could I possibly swim across such a vast sea?”

Niall replied, “Oh, is that so? Well, since you’ve got such a big appetite, the sea is just water. You could drink your way through it.”

Zoren quickly backed down, “Fine, I misspoke, Niall.”

Violeta turned to Niall and asked, “Niall, where’s your super luxurious yacht?”

“It’s on its way, but it might take a while to get here.”

While Niall had not planned any yacht outings recently, the yacht was kept in pristine condition with daily cleaning, maintenance, and care by professionals.

The buggy arrived at the manor, and everyone got off.

The vacation resort showcased an Eastern-style vintage elegance, beginning with traditional double wooden doors at the entrance.

It was effortlessly chic, simple, and classic, yet timeless.

The entrance was adorned with a variety of island plants, all meticulously pruned and beautifully maintained.

As they walked in, passing the cobblestone pathway and the sunken corridor, Violeta noticed two cats lounging in the front yard and asked, “Do you keep cats here?”

Niall casually glanced at the two cats perched on the wall. “Yes, when I first came to the island to handle pest control, there were quite a few rats, so it made sense to get a couple of cats.

“They’re named Snowy and Blacky.

“Are they male or female?”

Niall paused for a moment. “Both male.”

“Haha!

The group burst into laughter.

Niall had thought ahead, realizing that if he had one male and one female cat, they would likely breed, potentially leading to an overpopulation of cats on the island.

Having cats of the same sex might lead to fights, especially during the mating season, so he opted to have them neutered to avoid such issues.

The staff had prepared the bedrooms thoroughly, and once everyone’s luggage was settled, Hera and Zeus were settled on the terrace. Meanwhile, Violeta and her friends moved to the front hall to enjoy lunch.

Zoren and the others were long aware that Niall owned an island resort, but they had never had the chance to visit until now.

Staying on the island full-time was undeniably relaxing and seemed prestigious, yet life there lacked the vibrancy of city living.

If not for this summer vacation, they might not have been interested in visiting the island at all.

So, this was their first time vacationing at the resort.

Lunch primarily featured seafood dishes.

Previously, Violeta had breakouts after eating so many roasted meats, but this time, the meal was fresh and light, which suited her better.

As they dined, the conversation flowed easily among them.

Liam, ever curious, posed a question to Niall, “Niall, who are the wealthy individuals living on the nearby islands? Maybe we know some of them.”

Niall took a sip of his drink and responded, “There are a few foreign businesses here who might you guys might know them personally—your uncle might have.”

He paused, remembering something. “Oh yes, there’s also a celebrity from Harbor City who bought an island nearby.”

Jasper perked up, “A celebrity? Who is it?”

Zoren urged, “Come on, Niall, try to remember.”

Even Hayden looked up from his soup, intrigued.

Niall scratched his head. “Her last name’s Leid, I think. Sorry, I can’t quite place her first name.”

Violeta, enjoying her king crab, suddenly piped up, “Hannah Leid?”

“That’s her!”

Niall confirmed as he returned to his meal and squeezed some lemon over his crab.

Casually, he added, “They actually offered me the island next to hers when it was for sale, but I wasn’t interested.”

Curious, Violeta asked, “Why didn’t you take it, Niall?”

Niall explained further about the island, “That island was filled in later.

Initially, a large natural pit in the middle made it unsuitable for building. After all the surrounding islands were sold, this one remained. So, they filled it in to make it saleable. 

“Since that island is close to mine, the real estate agent came to me with an offer, proposing a 40% discount.

“I declined. Filled land isn’t as stable as natural terrain. Even if it’s solid now, who knows what might happen with geological shifts in the future? If the filled area collapses again, what then? Moreover, the sea weather is unpredictable. If a typhoon hits, we could all be stranded on the island, not to mention the risks associated with the full sinking. There were simply too many safety concerns.” 

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If Niall had not shared that information, Violeta would have remained clueless about the intriguing backstory of the island Hattie had been flaunting.

The island held considerable value, and at a 60% discount, it was a real bargain.

That explained why Hannah snapped it up- she was seizing a good deal.

However, getting something cheap does not always mean getting something of quality.

Violeta mentioned with a blink, “Actually, one of my classmates is on that island.

“You mean Hattie, right?” Zoren interjected.

Violeta nodded. “Yes, before summer break started, Hattie bragged in class about her mom buying an island where they planned to spend their vacation. She’s probably there now.

“I wonder if her mom did any research before purchasing it.”

Zoren squinted slightly. “That’s their issue to deal with.”

Jasper interrupted the conversation, “Let’s drop this topic. The yacht is arriving this afternoon, and we’re going to enjoy ourselves on it.”

“To a great day out!”

Everyone lifted their glasses in a unified toast.

The Dawn anchored near the island, and its grandeur truly justified its status as one of the largest yachts in the world.

Everyone boarded and explored the yacht, which boasted five levels, dual helipads, a swimming pool, and a speedboat that could be deployed from the lower deck.

The yacht’s sheer size and facilities made the tour quite lengthy.

After exploring, the group relaxed on the sun loungers on the deck, basking in the sun’s warmth.

Meanwhile, on a nearby island, Hattie spotted the enormous yacht approaching. The Dawn was so large that it was clearly visible without binoculars.

“What’s with that massive yacht over there? Is it a yacht or a cruise ship?” Hattie exclaimed, sitting up from her sun lounger and pointing towards the Dawn in amazement.

A servant nearby respectfully informed her, “Miss, that’s the Dawn, Mr. White’s private yacht from the neighboring island.”

Hattie, puzzled, asked, “Mr. White? Which Mr. White?”

She did not know who resided on the adjacent island, only that it was inhabited by famously wealthy individuals.

After a moment of contemplation, the servant clarified, “It’s Mr. Niall White. He’s known for his work in the oil sector.”

At the mention of the name, Hattie suddenly remembered…

Isn’t he the cousin of Zoren White from school?

She was surprised to realize that the neighbor she had been curious about was actually Niall!

Hattie was struck by the sheer luxury of such a massive yacht parked nearby.

Hattie thought about Zelena’s posts on social media, flaunting a bracelet worth hundreds of thousands, and then she considered the luxurious yacht in front of her.

How could a mere hundred-thousand-dollar bracelet compare to a yacht worth tens of millions or hundreds of millions?

If only she could get on that yacht and snap a few pictures, it would definitely overshadow Zelena’s bragging.

With that thought, she quickly whipped out her phone, zoomed in, and snapped several shots of the yacht gleaming in the sunlight. Then, turning to the servant, she asked, “Did my mom ever meet Niall or have any dealings with him?”

The servant shook her head. “No, Mr. White hardly ever comes here.”

Hattie had hoped her mother’s acquaintance with Niall could be a pretext for visiting the neighboring island on a speedboat and casually suggested touring the yacht.

Unfortunately, it turned out her mother had never interacted with Niall, complicating her plans.

While Hattie was figuring out what to do next, her brother Benson came up behind her.

“Hattie, I’ve bought the plane tickets. We’re heading in five days.”

“Benson, you’re just in time. Look at that yacht over there. Have you ever seen one so big?”

Benson scanned the area and instantly noticed the yacht. He remarked, big, definitely the first time I’ve seen one like that.”

Hattie added, “It just arrived! It’s docked right next to our island. And guess what? Do you know who owns the island next to us?”

“Who does it belong to?” asked Benson curiously.

Hattie replied, “It’s Niall White! The one I read about in a financial magazine, the youngest oil tycoon to inherit his grandfather’s oil fields!”

Benson stayed silent.

Hattie was clearly captivated by Niall.

Her goal in coming from Harbor City to the countryside was to find a wealthy suitor who could match her own status.

Most of the rich men she knew were either too old or not quite appealing.

However, Niall stood out; he was remarkably good-looking.

“Niall, the only heir to the chairman of the White Group, chose to manage his grandfather’s oil fields after college instead of joining the family conglomerate directly. Do you think the White Group will end up in the hands of someone outside the family?” Benson mused.

Hattie shook her head. “I doubt it.

Managing the oil fields now is probably just a stepping stone for him. The White Group is a huge empire built over generations. It wouldn’t make sense to hand it over to an outsider. No, the future of the White Group will definitely be in Niall’s hands.”

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Niall is currently single and not engaged to anyone.

Hattie found him particularly interesting, not just because of his present status but also because of the potential he possesses for the future.

She saw it as a great opportunity to get to know someone like Niall.

When Hattie and Benson moved from Harbor City to Quinston for school, Hannah advised Hattie that networking in the capital would be crucial, especially with business magnates.

This way, when Hattie entered the entertainment, she would have a robust support system.

In the entertainment industry, it was widely recognized that making it without connections or a solid background could be extremely difficult. While hard work alone could sometimes lead to success, it often resulted in a much more challenging path.

So, why not take a shortcut if one presented itself?

Hannah had chosen to have children, betting on the support of the Ridges for life; after all, children were valuable assets.

Like her mother, Hattie harbours significant ambitions.

“Zoren is also at Toland University and is close to Liam. Benson, Liam is better connected in Quinston than you, so we must carve out our own successful path,” Hattie noted.

Benson, seated and contemplative, responded, “I plan to finish my studies next semester and then head abroad.”

Surprised, Hattie asked, “Abroad? Have you discussed this with Mom?”

Gazing out at the sea, Benson replied evenly, “Liam will graduate and join the company before me. Without taking a shortcut and just following the usual path, I can’t compete with him. I don’t aspire to enter the entertainment industry as a star. My goals are different.”

Originally, when they both started at Toland University, Benson genuinely wanted to major in finance.

However, opting directly for finance would have raised suspicions after he just reintegrated into the family.

Hence, he chose to study performing arts with Hattie.

Although he considered it a waste of time, it was just a ruse to mislead the Ridges.

Next semester, he plans to study finance abroad and return ready to take on a significant role.

“Hattie, I’ve already talked it over with Mom. She’s arranged a school for me abroad,” he concluded.

Hattie lowered her gaze. “Okay, Benson, it looks like we won’t be spending much time together soon.

“It’s fine,” Hattie said with a smile, her lips curling up. “I have no doubt that by the time you return, I’ll have made it big in the spotlight, and my influence will surely be of help to you.”

“Of course.”

At that moment, the siblings exchanged a look, their eyes alight with shared dreams for the future.

Then, Benson stood and left.

Hattie remained lounging in her chair, sunbathing and scheming about how she might meet Niall.

On the yacht’s deck.

The grill was hot, and the barbecue was underway.

Jasper said, “Liam, if Hattie is on the island, Benson might be there too. Why don’t you go say hello?”

Liam, holding a skewer of chicken wings, replied coolly, “I’d rather not.”

Zoren popped open a can, remarking, “Benson’s faced quite a lot since starting school. Anyone who can handle that isn’t ordinary.

“Vio, what’s your take on those siblings from your class?”

Sitting on a low stool, Violeta answered thoughtfully, “Birds of a feather, I suppose. She’s tight with Zelena and even joined the dance club with her. As for Benson, he doesn’t really stand out in class; he’s very under the radar.”

Hayden chimed in, “Staying under the radar shows he’s got the patience to deal with being marginalized at school and still manage his studies. That takes significant resilience and craftiness.”

Liam nodded in agreement with Hayden’s assessment.

Niall came over with some freshly thawed fish, seasoned them, and laid them on the grill.

“What’s the topic?”

“We were just talking about the Ridges’ less legitimate branches.”

Niall settled down with them, “Oh? What about them?”

Zoren, with a hint of mischief in his voice, teased, “Niall, imagine if Uncle Anton decided to bring back two illegitimate children who might claim a share of the family fortune. What would you do then?”

Niall replied with a straight face, “Before they could even step foot back, he would be the main feature in the press, with headlines blazing ‘White Group Chairman admits to years of infidelity and chooses to end his life in remorse, leaving a poignant suicide note.’”

The group fell silent, stunned by the severity of his response.

“Wow,” someone muttered, impressed by the dark humour.

Niall continued, “My mother didn’t rise to prominence in the theater world by being passive. If my father ever caught wind, it wouldn’t be pretty, so best keep such thoughts to yourself.”

Violeta, unable to suppress a smile, added, “And my father is known for his strict fidelity.”

“There’s no room for illegitimate children in his book.

“If any were to appear, the first person to be dealt with would be my Dad, Anton, not the chill”

Niall nodded, “True, and before Violeta returned, I hadn’t really thought about taking over the family business. The plan was always that the shares would be passed down, and those who were capable would naturally rise to lead.

“Now, with Violeta back, things might shift in their perspective.”

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“Is the company going to be passed on to Vio?” asked Zoren.

Niall responded thoughtfully, “I’m not sure, it’s a possibility. Violeta is still quite young. She can afford to have some more years of fun after her graduation.”

On the deck, the smoke from the barbecue was getting thicker.

Far away, Hattie was watching them through a telescope.

As the evening set in, Zoren managed to set up some music and lights on the luxury yacht, starting a lively party.

They jumped and danced on the deck.

Initially, while seated, their figures were blurred, but as they began to dance more actively, Hattie could make out their forms more clearly through her telescope.

“1, 2, 3 & people.

“The one in the black jacket has to be Niall, but who are those other men, and who’s that woman?”

Hattie grew more certain of their familiarity, though regretfully, her telescope did not allow her to see their faces clearly.

Even though she did not know the identity of the woman among them. Hattie felt she must be quite lucky to be in such esteemed company.

Being on Niall’s yacht surely meant she was part of an exclusive circle.

That woman must really be something special to be part of the group.

“She’s so lucky.

“Isn’t there a better telescope? I can hardly see.”

Hattie threw the telescope down on the table in frustration and spoke to the servant.

The servant replied with difficulty, “Miss, this is the only kind of telescope we have on the island.”

The main reason was that a telescope with magnification that was too high was not for observation but for spying.

This area is populated by the wealthy, and if they were to spot a reflective glint from a telescope, getting caught spying could lead to severe consequences!”

Hattie shouted in frustration, “What can I do then? I can’t see anything!”

The servant suggested, “Miss Hattie if you want a better view, we could take the speedboat closer to the yacht.”

“That’s a brilliant idea!”

The servant hesitated, “But, Miss Hattie, it’s getting late, and the weather report mentioned a possible thunderstorm tonight. The winds are also getting stronger…”

Hattie dismissed the caution with a sharp glare, Just do as I say!”

“Very well, Miss.”

The speedboat set off to sea with Hattie aboard, holding her binoculars.

As they set off in the speedboat, the servant from the shore warned, “Please be careful and come back quickly, Miss Hattie. The storm could hit at any moment, and it’s dangerous to be out on the water.”

Hattie ignored the warnings.

The speedboat raced towards the yacht.

Impatient, Hattie pulled out her binoculars to look, but she still could not see clearly.

“Go a little closer. I still can’t see,” she urged.

The crew member responded, “Miss, moving any closer would take us beyond the island’s safety. perimeter.”

“Hurry!” Hattie insisted.

The crew member steered the speedboat closer to the yacht with no choice.

As they approached, the images in the binoculars finally sharpened.

Hattie stood up on the speedboat and gazed intently into her binoculars. Then, she froze in shock.

On the yacht with Niall were Hayden and his group, and… Violeta?

Violeta?

Violeta!

Hattie, unable to believe what she was seeing, was full of questions. How could Violeta be mingling with Niall and his group?

It seemed impossible, utterly impossible.

She immediately pulled out her phone to call Zelena, but since Zelena was on a plane at the time, she did. not get the call. However, thankfully there was internet on the plane, so she could send messages.

‘Zelena, do you know where Violeta went for the summer? she typed.

Zelena was busy taking selfies on the plane. The bracelet looked gorgeous under the dim cabin lights, so she could not resist taking a few more pictures to post on social media.

Just as she was about to share her photos, she received Hattie’s message.

Surprised by the inquiry about Violeta, she replied: “I don’t know, probably working at the cafe.

“No! Violeta isn’t working at the cafe,” Hattie typed back quickly. “She’s traveling with Jasper and the others! And they’ve come to the island!”

What?

Zelena was stunned when she read the message.

How could that be? Where would Violeta get the money for travel? Her parents certainly didn’t give her any money.

Zelena, you must be mistaken. How could she possibly be vacationing on the island?” she typed, skeptical.

Seeing Zelena’s disbelief, Hattie tried to take a photo of the yacht in front of her. She strained to capture the people on the yacht using her phone’s camera, but unfortunately, the phone’s resolution could not match that of the binoculars.

“Move closer! I can’t get them in the shot,” she urged the speedboat driver.

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The crew member cautioned, “Miss, we really can’t go any further. We’re already in the middle of the sea.

Hattie dismissed him with a wave of her hand, “What are you scared of? The sea is calm. It doesn’t look like a storm is coming. Just go over there, quickly!”

With no room for debate, the crew member reluctantly steered the speedboat closer as Hattie demanded.

Once close enough to capture the figures on the yacht with her phone, Hattie hurriedly took a picture and sent it to Zelena.

The image was slow to load on the plane, and Zelena grew increasingly impatient.

How could Violeta possibly be vacationing on an island?

That’s absurd…

Hattie must have made a mistake.

When the photo finally loaded, Zelena quickly examined it.

Though Hattie did her best, the faces were still blurry, yet with her intense dislike for Violeta, Zelena immediately recognized that the woman in the photo was indeed Violeta!

“See, I wasn’t wrong! That’s Violeta! I can’t capture it well with my phone, but with my binoculars, it’s clear! That’s Violeta with Jasper, Hayden, Zoren, and Liam! And yes, that yacht is Niall’s! How could Violeta be hanging out with them?”

While Hattie was stunned, Zelena was even more dumbfounded!

Impossible, Zelena thought. It couldn’t be.

Even if Violeta owned a cafe, it’s newly opened and would not have generated much revenue. Where would she get the money for such an extravagant trip?

Was it because of Jasper again?

A frown formed on Zelena’s face.

She tapped out a message quickly.

“It’s probably just another trip with Jasper!”

Yet, Hattie felt there was more to it.

Niall and Zoren both bore the last name White, as did Violeta.

Could it be that Violeta was also part of the White family?

The thought struck Hattie as increasingly plausible.

“Have you ever considered that Violeta might be a White?” she typed.

Zelena felt a jolt at the suggestion but quickly dismissed it, “Hattie, isn’t that a bit far-fetched? Gillian and I thought the same before, but all the info on the Whites is available online. Where would they suddenly produce an heiress from? The family only acknowledges Niall!

That seemed logical.

Niall was known as the sole heir to the White Group, and Hattie’s checks on him revealed no mention of a sister.

Zelena continued, “Also before I reconnected with the Blakes, I looked into her real parents. They’re just from some nondescript village. They’re not wealthy at all!

“Hattie, you might be overthinking this. Violeta probably met Niall through Jasper and the others. Since Niall is Zoren’s cousin, it wouldn’t be strange for them to introduce her!

Hattie pondered Zelena’s response.

Meanwhile, the crew steering the speedboat noticed the wind picking up oddly—it seemed a storm was indeed brewing.

Hattie grew up in Harbor City, not Quinston.

Despite Hattie’s return to the Ridges in Quinston, her and Benson’s status as illegitimate children made it hard for her to be accepted by the elite circles of the city, which was why she ended up associating with Zelena.

Hattie had hoped that Zelena, who claimed to be Violeta’s sister, could provide some clarity. Yet, Zelena’s firm statement that Violeta’s biological parents were villagers only added to her confusion.

Could Zelena’s account really be accurate?

Yet, Hattie felt that something was off—it all seemed too simple.

“Miss, the weather’s turning. We should get going!”

Hattie was still pondering when the urgent call from the crew member snapped her back to reality.

“Stop yelling…”

Looking up, Hattie’s face shifted in alarm.

The sea that had been bathed in moonlight was now cloaked in darkness, covered by thick clouds. The speedboat, stuck in the middle of the sea, felt eerily isolated.

Moments before calm, the sea now hinted at an impending storm, with winds whipping her hair and waves beginning to churn.

Terrified, Hattie slumped back into her seat.

“Quick, let’s head back! Hurry up!”

The crew member quickly turned the speedboat and accelerated back towards the island.

Soon, a loud clap of thunder resounded above them.

Boom!

Hattie felt a chill run down her spine.

Meanwhile, on the yacht’s deck, amidst music and barbecue, the group heard the ominous thunder. Violeta glanced at the sky, “Niall, it looks like a storm is coming. We should head inside.”

Niall observed the increasing turbulence in the surrounding sea. “Indeed, the weather is turning. The sea is getting choppy, and the wind is picking up. Let’s go inside to avoid the rain. If it worsens, it might be safer to head to the island.” 

Chapter 148

The yacht’s supplies were limited, making it less comfortable than the estate if the weather worsened.

Suddenly, Liam noticed a speedboat in the middle of the sea. Initially unsure, he moved closer to the railing and confirmed it was indeed a speedboat.

“Look, there’s a speedboat out there, he pointed out.

Hearing this, Zoren and Jasper came over.

“Huh? Who would be out on a speedboat at this time?” Jasper remarked.

“It’s pitch black out there; there’s nothing to see.”

Violeta joined them, curious, “Looks like there’s someone on that speedboat, seems to be a woman. Let’s get the binoculars and check.”

With the binoculars, they could clearly see it was Hattie.

Violeta declared, “It’s Hattie.”

Zoren joked, “Isn’t that Hattie? Liam, that’s your sister.”

Liam’s face fell. “Screw you.”

Zoren retorted, “Well, she is literally your sister. I’m not wrong.”

Hayden wiped his hands and joined them at the railing, looking towards the speedboat. “What’s she doing coming here in a speedboat at this hour?”

Jasper speculated, “Maybe she’s trying to get on our yacht?”

The sea was unusually rough that evening.

Hattie had been staying on the island for nearly a month under calm conditions, but tonight, the wind had picked up sharply.

Seeing the weather turn, Benson instructed a servant, “Go call my sister back in. It’s about to pour.”

The servant, clearly anxious, replied, “Mr. Benson, Miss Hattie took the speedboat out earlier!”

“What?”

“Why didn’t you stop her?”

The servant expressed her frustration, “I tried to stop her. I warned her not to go, but she didn’t listen… What if she gets stranded at sea?!”

Benson quickly went outside, binoculars in hand, to check the conditions at sea.

The rain started abruptly, with a dark cloud swiftly moving towards them, carrying a torrential downpour and intermittent lightning flashes.

“Hurry up, it’s starting to rain!”

The crew member inwardly cursed.

He had previously warned Hattie against going out, but she had insisted.

Now, she was the one demanding they return quickly. He briefly entertained the thought of losing her overboard.

Back on the yacht.

“It’s really starting to pour. Let’s head inside and avoid getting soaked,” Violeta suggested, catching some raindrops with her hand before looking back towards the sea.

She observed the rapid approach of the heavy rain.

Jasper remarked, “At this speed, Hattie is going to be soaked through before she even makes it back to the island.”

Niall inquired, “Are those the siblings who came back from Harbor City?”

Benson confirmed, “Yes, that’s the sister of the siblings.”

They watched the speedboat attempting to make its way back to the island.

Niall gauged the distance, remarking, “She’s close enough to shore that she’ll only get a bit wet from the rain; it shouldn’t pose a danger.”

Liam, losing interest in the spectacle, diverted his gaze. “Let’s head inside and not worry about her.”

Once they were in the cabin, Hayden pulled up the weather forecast on his phone. “We should make our way to the island; it looks like it’ll rain all week!

Niall agreed, “A week of rain? Let’s head to the island. The Dawn is big, but it’s still nicer on the island.”

Considering the worsening weather and the threat of thunderstorms, staying on the yacht seemed less safe than being on land.

Violeta concurred, “Let’s head back now before the rain gets worse.”

Niall activated the yacht’s integrated speedboat from the control cabin.

They planned to use the speedboat to return to the island.

Unlike Hattie’s speedboat, which left her completely drenched and looking like a soaked chicken, their speedboat was designed for comfort.

Niall highlighted, “Our speedboat is covered and won’t expose us to the rain. Plus, it’s three times faster than the standard models,”

This meant they could get back to the island faster than Hattie.

They departed on the speedboat after coordinating with the island staff.

In contrast to Hattie’s miserable state, they were traveling in luxury.

Since they were headed in the same direction, their path would inevitably take them past Hattie’s speedboat.

Caught in the downpour and urging the pilot to speed up, Hattie was unexpectedly hit by a huge wave stirred up by the powerful propellers of their speedboat. 

She swallowed a gulp of seawater.

Coughing violently, she exclaimed, “What just happened?!”

That’s when she realized the wave was caused by the speedboat carrying Violeta and her companions passing by.

Chapter 149

Seeing Violeta comfortably seated in the speedboat, untouched by the wind or rain, Hattie trembled with rage.

“Darn it! Damn them!”

The speedboat’s roof was made of specialized glass material, clear enough to see outside from within and vice versa.

Thus, as they sped past Hattie’s speedboat, not only did Hattie see Violeta, but Violeta also saw Hattie.

Hattie’s frantic, exasperated expression was fully visible to Violeta.

Violeta simply turned her head away, her demeanor calm and unaffected.

In her past life, Hattie had never been an ally, and this life was no different.

Upon their arrival at the island, the staff had three shuttle vehicles ready to transport them all back to the manor, along with raincoats.

Meanwhile, on another part of the island, Benson was observing the sea through binoculars.

He had also noticed the two speedboats, one of which carried Violeta and her group.

When Hattie reached the shore, she was completely drenched. Immediately, a servant wrapped her in a towel.

“Hattie, why would you go out to sea so late at night?”

Hattie, fuming and feeling unjustly treated, did not see her own mistake.

“Benson! They just drenched me with seawater, and I even choked on it!”

Benson had also seen the incident.

Given the speedboat Violeta and her friends were on, it was normal for it to kick up some waves due to its high-powered engine.

Yet, it was uncertain whether it was intentional.

Maybe it was just unlucky timing for Hattie.

Benson suggested, “Let’s go back now. The rain is getting worse. You don’t want to get sick.”

Yet, Hattie was fuming inside. She did not have any issues with Hayden or Zoren; she suspected it might have been Violeta’s doing.

She thought it was a deliberate attempt to embarrass her.

That darn Violeta!

She got her suspicions.

“Benson, I’ve got an idea.”

Benson was busy studying, and his computer screen was filled with finance videos, too. He was teaching himself!

Noticing Hattie’s entrance, he paused the video and asked casually, “What’s up?”

Hattie had given it a lot of thought; she did not trust Zelena’s words entirely.

Something felt off about Violeta’s identity!

Recalling the incident with the Bamboo Eau de Parfum, Hattie had been suspicious of Violeta back then.

Yet, at the time, Zelena had brushed it off, claiming it was just a casual gift from Jasper.

So, she had not dwelled on it much.

Now, reflecting on it, things seemed increasingly fishy.

Hattie sat down opposite Benson and began her analysis. “Benson, I think there’s something unusual about Violeta’s background!

“Think about it: even if Violeta really is Jasper’s girlfriend, and Jasper managed to bring her out, how could Jasper just introduce Violeta to someone with Niall’s stature so easily?”

If Violeta’s parents were from a simple rural background, she would be on a totally different trajectory than Jasper, a wealthy scion. A future marriage seemed unlikely given their disparate backgrounds- something Jasper was surely aware of.

High society often requires a match in social status or at least a partner who can bring benefits and influence to the family.

Clearly, Violeta did not fit these criteria.

Benson caught on to what Hattie was suggesting. “Okay, what else?”.

“The crucial detail,” Hattie continued, “is Violeta’s surname-White.”

“Do you mean Violeta is also a White?” Benson asked, lowering his eyes slightly.

“Exactly!” Hattie confirmed.

“I’ve already discussed this with Zelena. She confirmed that her investigations found Violeta’s biological parents were not from a wealthy background. I also researched Niall and found records showing he’s an only child.

“Moreover, Violeta is close to Zoren at school. So, there’s only one explanation,” Hattie concluded.

Benson looked at her thoughtfully

“I suspect that Violeta might be an illegitimate child! Maybe she’s Zoren’s sister!”

Hattie explained, “It’s too much of a coincidence that Violeta also has the surname White and is close to them. It can only mean they are related.

If she’s Zoren’s half-sister, then it wasn’t Jasper who introduced her to high society, but Zoren. That would make Niall her cousin!”

“Do you have any proof?” Benson inquired.

“No, it’s just a theory,” Hattie admitted.

“But it’s the only explanation that makes sense. If Violeta is Zoeren’s half-sister, her relationship with Jasper is more fitting. I’m confident in my theory. Violeta must be a White. Her exclusive perfume couldn’t have been obtained without significant connections.”

If Violeta was indeed an illegitimate daughter of the Whites, that would explain a lot for Hattie, making her feel much better about the whole situation.

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Benson’s eyes darkened as he said, “It doesn’t matter if Violeta is an illegitimate child or not. What’s important is that you don’t make an enemy of her, Hattie.”

“Benson, it’s hard to swallow that simply bearing the surname White grants automatic nobility, isn’t it?”

Hattie’s frustration was evident in her tone. “I’m sorry, but Violeta doesn’t sit well with me.”

They had already clashed a lot at school, so avoiding conflict now seemed impossible.

Benson sighed, “Hattie, the White family is a major player in Quinston. Having them as friends could be beneficial.”

Hattie scoffed, “Seriously? Violeta?”

“Don’t bother Violeta, even Zoren is merely a peripheral member of the White family. The real person to befriend is Niall! He’s the one with real power. Benson, stop worrying about me. I’ve got this.”

Meanwhile, back on the island.

Violeta and the others returned to the villa.

Violeta headed to her room for a shower. Before the rain started, the servants had already moved the birdcage from the terrace into her room.

Downstairs, a cake was being baked, and a servant brought a slice up to Violeta.

“Ms. Violeta, please enjoy.”

“Thanks.”

She took the cake into her room. With the rain pouring outside, a movie playing in the background, and a delicious cake to enjoy, it was the perfect setting for a cozy night in.

But before diving into the cake, Violeta needed to find an exciting movie to watch!

She grabbed the remote and started searching for a horror movie. While she was busy, Violeta didn’t notice that the cake on the table was being sneakily pecked at by Hera, the little bird.

Hera tasted the cake and found it delicious.

Pecking even faster, it made a mess of the cake in no time.

When Violeta finally found a horror movie and turned around, she saw the cake in complete disarray.

“Hera!”

“Chirp…”

Violeta walked over and put Hera back in its cage.

Bing!

Violeta crawled into her bed and prepared to enjoy the movie.

Just then, a knock at the door interrupted her. Wondering who it could be, she called out and walked in.

“Vio!”

“Want to play a board game? Are you still awake?”

Zoren walked into the room, glancing around. He didn’t see Violeta, just the birdcage sitting on the table.

The horror movie was being projected from Violeta’s phone onto the wall, but with the bright lights in the room, Zoren didn’t notice.

Hera was inside the cage, preening its feathers.

Zoren walked over and poked at Hera with a small stick nearby. “Where’s your owner? Why are you the only one here?”

“Chirp…”

Hera suddenly let out a chirp.

“Woowooow.”

Out of nowhere, a strange sound echoed from behind, like someone was crying.

Zoren looked around, then glanced at the window, but didn’t notice anything unusual. However, he realized the window wasn’t closed properly. The wind and rain outside were making the curtains sway. He walked over and shut the window.

“Chirp…”

Hera chirped again.

Zoren muttered, “What’s with all the noise? You’re so annoying. I’m out of here…”

“Ahhhhh….”

He heard the scream clearly this time.

Zoren was frightened and a chill running down his spine.

He turned around and saw the terrifying opening of the horror movie projected on the wall, featuring a ghostly face. 

“Ah!”

Zoren jumped, yelling out in fear.

Just then, Violeta was coming upstairs with a new slice of cake.

Hearing Zoren’s shout, she quickly rushed back to the room. 

“Zoren!”

Zoren walked to the door and nearly bumped into Violeta, who was holding a plate of cake.

“Whoa!” Zoren stopped just in time, “Wo, when did you go upstairs?”

“I went downstairs to get some cake. What’s up?”

Zoren patted his chest. “If you’re going out, at least turn off your horror movie. It scared me half to death! I came to see if you wanted to play some games in the lounge. The content is on Read the latest chapter there!

“You got scared? Haha…” Violeta laughed.

She chuckled. “Sure, you head downstairs first. I’ll quickly grab a jacket and catch up with you.”

“Come on, seriously! Who would’ve thought a girl like you would be into horror movies…”

Zoren pouted as he walked out.

Violeta entered her room, paused the movie, put on a jacket, and carried the cake downstairs.

Hera watched from the ceiling, chirped twice when Violeta left, then closed her eyes to rest.

Violeta walked downstairs to the lounge where everyone was gathered.

Niall was standing by the window.

The lounge had an arched window.

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Chapter 91

Cleaning the restroom?

Zelena and Hattje exchanged glances.

Both of them were very concerned about their reputation and would rather lose credits or face disciplinary action.

The punishment of cleaning the restroom was unacceptable to them.

Losing credits or receiving disciplinary action meant nothing to them.

They could easily make up for it in other ways or use their connections to have the punishment lifted.

All that was required was to spend some money.

But cleaning the restroom was different. Everyone in the school would know and see it.

That would be extremely embarrassing.

Just the thought of it made their scalps tingle.

Zelena protested, “Counselor, I don’t want to clean the restroom.”

Hattie nodded in agreement and said, “Yes, if we were wrong, we can just apologize to Kaylee. Cleaning the restroom is too severe, isn’t it?”

“Severe?” Violeta sneered, “Alright then. If you want to apologize, do it in front of the whole school. You need to bow and apologize to her under the school building at 8 o’clock on Monday morning.”

“What!?”

Violeta’s demand was increasingly embarrassing for them.

Zelena frowned and pleaded pitifully, “You’re too harsh.”

Gillian added, “Yeah, we just wanted to confirm if Kaylee really stole something! Your demands are excessive and aggressive.”

Violeta slowly shifted her gaze to Gillian. Her gaze was chilling.

Gillian immediately felt a lump in her throat, and the second half of her sentence got stuck. She couldn’t say anything.

Her gaze is so terrifying.

Gillian lowered her head and avoided eye contact with Violeta.

Violeta glanced at Zelena and Hattic. She said firmly. This isn’t a negotiation. Either clean the toilets or apologize in public. Choose one. Otherwise, what right do you have to search our bags? I’ll leave it at that Let’s see who has the nerve to search her bag!”

The counselor was speechless.

Hattie couldn’t tolerate Violeta’s arrogance!

She narrowed her eyes and asked, “Choose one, right? Then what about you? If we prove that Kaylee is a thief, what price will you pay?”

Violeta shrugged and said. “If it’s proven that Kay is a thief, we’ll drop out of school.”

Hattie said, “Great! You said it yourself!”

Hearing Violeta’s words, Zelena was overjoyed. She said, “Counselor, you heard it too. This is Violeta’s word, she’ll drop out of school!”

The counselor had a weak presence, but he suddenly became the center of everyone’s attention.

He cleared his throat softly.

Violeta was the daughter of Chancellor White. Even if she wanted to drop out, the school might not let her go so easily. It was not as easy as they thought.

If Anton found out that Violeta dropped out because she was bullied at school, what would happen then?

The counselor was in a dilemma. He asked, “Do we really need to make such a big fuss about this?”

“Of course!”

They all said it in unison.

The counselor felt embarrassed and said, “Alright then, but let’s make it clear. I’m just a witness. If anyone wants to drop out or anything, I haven’t heard anything. Don’t come looking for trouble with me later. I know nothing.”

Violeta knew that the counselor didn’t dare to take responsibility.

“Don’t worry, I’m a man of my word. And what about you? What will you choose, cleaning the toilet or apologizing?”

Zelena and Hattie looked at each other. They said in unison, “Cleaning the toilet.”

Violeta smirked and said, “Alright, cleaning the toilet for a month.

“Kay, open the bag and show them.”

Kaylee nodded. She placed her bag on the table and unzipped it.

Everyone leaned in to take a look.

The counselor pulled a bottle of perfume out of her bag.

Hattie immediately recognized it as the full-sized bottle of Bamboo Eau de Parfum!

“This is Bamboo Eau de Parfum! How dare you claim you didn’t steal it!”

Everyone wore expressions that said, “Just as we suspected! She’s the thief.

See for yourself! The truth is that Kaylee is a thief. She stole an expensive perfume, how shameless!

“She is indeed a thief! Such a disgrace!”

“She’s nothing but a thief! A shameless thief! I wonder how her parents raised her. No manners!”

Kaylee was upset by their criticism, but Violeta grabbed her wrist before she could respond.

Violeta stood in front of her and said, “This perfume is genuine. Hattie recognizing it only proves that she knows her brands. How can we prove that Kay stole it?”

“Haha! With Kaylee’s family background and her monthly allowance, how could she afford this?”

“Not only can she not afford it, but she also doesn’t have the connections or means to buy it!”

Violeta said. “You girls have underestimated her. I’m the one who gave this perfume to Kay.”

“Not everyone in this world relies on a bottle of perfume to survive. This perfume may be precious to you, but to me, it’s no different from a bottle of mineral water.”

They were speechless.

What an arrogant statement!

One should know that the retail price of this perfume was over $9,000!

If purchased through a middleman, the price doubles. Furthermore, the value of this perfume will continue to be appreciated in the future.

In a few decades, this perfume will be considered an antique fragrance, and its auction price will be much higher, possibly in the tens of thousands.

Many people buy this perfume to “worship” it!

Its collectible value is extremely high. Therefore, people treat it as an investment and wait for its value to increase in the future.

Even Hattie was planning to buy it for her collection. Therefore, she was reluctant to use it and waited to use it as a tool to gain appreciation from others.

Violeta just claimed that this perfume was only worth a bottle of mineral water to her. Her arrogant tone infuriated Hattie.

Hattie’s gaze was filled with dissatisfaction.

“Do you have any evidence that you bought it? Lena, you better check it carefully. Is this your perfume?”

Zelena was nervous because she had never bought the perfume. She had lied to target Kaylee and Violeta.

No one would suspect she couldn’t afford it. Therefore, everyone believed her words.

Zelena was consumed with guilt, but she didn’t believe that Violeta and Kaylee could afford it.

She mustered up the courage to step forward and take a look at the perfume.

She feigned confidence and admitted “Yes it’s mine”

Kaylee couldn’t hold back her temper and cursed, “Zelena, you are shameless!”

The counselor asked, “Did you really look at it carefully? Is this truly yours?”

Zelena replied, “Of course! How would I make a mistake with my belongings?”

Violeta applauded, “Well, well, well! It seems like you two will have to clean the toilets.”

She calmly took out her phone and showed everyone her previous purchase records and the airway bill for the shipment.

“Take a good look, everyone. This is my purchase record from two days ago and the airway bill for the shipment. All the evidence is here. I bought it from Ella headquarters in Descya through someone.

“What?”

Chapter 92

Violeta purchased this perfume?

How is that possible?

Everyone was stunned, especially Zelena, who stood frozen in place.

The counselor sighed helplessly.

Damn it!

They just had to challenge this. What’s wrong with these girls? I used to think they were smart, but now they seem like fools.

Hattie couldn’t believe it. She snatched Violeta’s phone and carefully examined it If she remembered correctly, the perfume with Ella’s autograph and lipstick imprint was the first bottle of the limited edition Bamboo Eau de Parfum.

Not only that, Ella had personally packaged this bottle.

“Could it be… Could this bottle be the first bottle of Bamboo Eau de Parfum?”

“What’s a first bottle?”

Hattie exclaimed, “Within this batch of perfume, there is a limited edition with number 01. Ella personally packaged it and included her autograph and lip imprint as a special gift. This is a privilege for the first bottle. Currently, this bottle has been speculated to be worth five times its initial price in the secondary market.”

The first bottle of Bamboo Eau de Parfum was the most valuable asset for collectors.

All perfume collectors aspire to own the first bottle because Ella was already in her eighties. It was uncertain whether she would continue to release other limited-edition perfumes in the future. Therefore, by purchasing one bottle, there would be one less bottle available on the market!

One can imagine how precious the first bottle of perfume was.

Hattie was shocked and asked, “How did you acquire this? No, it’s impossible. This must be a counterfeit!”

Violeta remained silent.

Kaylee took out a card from a small compartment in her bag and asked, “Is this what you’re referring to?”

The postcard had a fragrance, and it was gilded. It looked exquisite and beautiful.

When Kaylee first unpacked the package, she found this card and wanted to use it as a bookmark She took another look at the card, there was a lipstick mark and a handwritten signature in a foreign language.

First Bottle postcard as proof of authenticity.

Everyone’s gaze shifted to the postcard. On the front of the card, there was a signature and a lipstick mark. On the back, there was the number 01, representing the “first bottle.”

This was the first bottle!

That gilded card cannot be replicated in the whole wide world, as it contains a chip that can be scanned and read.

In other words, this card was a truly valuable item. With this card, any bottle of perfume can easily be passed off as the “first bottle.”

Everyone struggled to find words.

Hattie was shocked and speechless.

The rest were also speechless. They didn’t possess as much knowledge about perfume as Hattie.

If Hattie couldn’t say anything, what could they say?

Violeta urged, “Kay, you must keep this card safe. It holds significant collectible value.”

When she decided to buy perfume as a birthday gift for Kaylee, Irene advised Violeta to get the best. Irene believed that anything less than the best would be embarrassing. Therefore, she specifically asked a friend to purchase the finest bottle as a gift…

Little did they know that Hattie had a keen eye for quality Violeta added, “Since that’s the case, you should start fulfilling your promise tomorrow.

“Also, now that it’s proven that Kay’s perfume wasn’t stolen, Zelena, where is your perfume?”

Hattie finally realized what was happening and turned to Zelena, who had remained silent the entire time. She asked, “If Kaylee didn’t steal your perfumé, then where is yours?”

Zelena was at a loss for words.

She suddenly froze as she asked Hattie to remember this detail.

Hattie was not easily deceived. Even if she had been defeated, she wanted to do it with clarity.

Zelena lowered her gaze and clenched her fists tightly.

“Yes, if Kaylee didn’t steal the perfume, then where is Lena’s perfume?”

“What’s going on here?”

“Do you all remember? It seems like initially, accusing Kaylee of stealing the perfume was just a guess.”

“Now that you mention it, it does seem that way.”

Zelena looked up with teary eyes and a troubled expression. She said, “I’m sorry, everyone. I just received a message from my housekeeper. She said she forgot to pack it today. I just found out about this myself. The thought the perfume was in my her all alone.

“What?”

This explanation seems a bit too far-fetched.

Zelena lowered her head and looked remorseful.

Previously, she insisted that Violeta and Kaylee couldn’t afford it. Therefore, she claimed that Kaylee’s perfume was hers. Now, this lie was exposed as soon as Kaylee presented the chip card.

As soon as Zelena realized this, she quickly prepared herself. She deleted all the conversations with the butler from her phone, leaving only the text message about the missing perfume.

“This perfume doesn’t have packaging, and it looks too similar to mine, so I made a mistake and thought your perfume was mine.”

Other than the different identification numbers on the chip cards, the packaging of the perfume was identical.

Therefore, it’s understandable that she made a mistake.

Zelena showed everyone the text message from the butler. She said,

“Look, the butler really sent me a message just how. I only found out now. If I had known about this, I wouldn’t have misunderstood Kaylee. Fortunately, the situation hasn’t gotten out of hand.”

Kaylee glared at Zelena with disgust. She insisted, “This is slander, not a misunderstanding!”

Zelena said, “Indeed, I went too far before. How about I compensate you? After all, I have enough money to buy perfume. How much do you want?

“What?”

When Zelena offered money, it was simply a reminder to everyone that she could afford the perfume. She was taking responsibility for her mistake and being extremely generous with her money.

Candy and the others finally understood and said.

“It’s actually quite normal for misunderstandings to occur. After all, Kaylee is not someone who can afford to buy this perfume. When a person buys limited edition things, and suddenly carries a luxurious bag, anyone would be suspicious, right? It’s a normal reaction for a rational person to suspect this.”

“That’s right. We admit that we were a bit impulsive before, but couldn’t Kaylee have shown it to us earlier?”

“Lena has the money to buy perfume, so it’s unlikely that she would maliciously accuse Kaylee, right?”

Those remarks continued.

Zelena turned to look at them and said, “Enough, it’s true that I made a mistake in this matter, and it’s om normal for Kaylee to blame me. I just hope that I can make it up to her. How can I know about this? How much is this perfume? I’ll give you the same amount of money. Since you didn’t pay for this perfume, I’ll consider it compensation. It’s a fair deal, isn’t it?”

Every word of her statement was humiliating for Kaylee.

Zelena wasn’t really trying to compensate or make amends, she simply wanted to insult Kaylee.

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“I may not have much money, but I have ambition. You always engage in shameless acts with your wealth. I don’t want your money, and the value of this perfume cannot be compared to any amount of money. Instead, you should use your wealth to purchase quality cleaning supplies and properly clean the toilets.”

Her rebukes were forceful and impactful.

The counselor was almost inclined to applaud her.

Violeta didn’t want to miss the opportunity to take advantage of Zelena. Since Zelena was so eager to spend money, why not let her?

“Counselor, since Zelena is so eager to spend money, why not allow her? Kay doesn’t want this money, so let her contribute it to the next school event.

Violeta’s words triggered a memory for the counselor.

His eyes lit up, and he said, “I almost forgot. Our school is organizing an event at the end of this month to encourage everyone to maintain the school environment and be environmentally friendly!

“During the event, we will also organize a bottle-for-toy exchange. Zelena, since you are willing to spend money, let’s have you cover the expenses for this event.”

Zelena was left speechless.

Originally, she wanted to spend money to insult Kaylee and Violeta.

How did it turn into her voluntarily spending money to support the school’s activities? Doesn’t that make her a fool?

Violeta noticed Zelena’s hesitation and spoke up, “Are you hesitating because you don’t want to spend money? So your generosity was all an act earlier. Tsk tsk!

“Of course not.”

Zelena forced a smile and said, “I’m willing to contribute.”

The counselor smiled with satisfaction and said, “Very well, I will report this to the school.”

“And don’t forget, counselor, this is also Kay’s contribution. Strictly speaking, it was Kay who generously donated the money.”

“Yes, yes, I will remember.”

The next afternoon, an announcement was released.

Kaylee Toback, a first-year student in the performing arts class, generously sponsored the school’s environmental program.

In the end, Zelena was the one who sponsored, but Kaylee took all the credit.

Kaylee’s popularity instantly skyrocketed, making her a celebrity throughout the entire school.

Zelena was furious. She never expected the counselor to be so ruthless and completely ignore her contribution! It was clearly her money!

In the restroom, Hattie covered her nose with a handkerchief

“If I had known, I wouldn’t have joined you in criticizing Kaylee. Now I’m stuck cleaning the restroom with this unbearable smell!”

Zelena put away her phone. She was extremely unwilling to clean the restroom herself.

“Hattie, I’m so sorry. It’s my fault.”

Hattie didn’t have much animosity toward Violeta before.

But since this incident, Hattie had become enemies with Violeta.

She disliked people showing off in front of her the most.

Violeta’s personality and appearance made her a future competitor in the entertainment industry.

Anyway, since they were competitors and couldn’t be friends, they would end up as enemies.

Hattie pondered for a while, then said, “Didn’t you say that your family no longer gives money to Violeta? How did she manage to buy perfume?”

This puzzled Zelena as well.

The rest of the gang came in carrying buckets of water.

“How else could she have bought it? She must have relied on Jasper and his friends,” said Gillian,

“Hattie, don’t you know? Violeta is notorious in our school for being a social butterfly!” added Candy.

“Yeah, previously, she used her connections with Jasper and his group to get into the tennis club, Buying a bottle of perfume is nothing for rich boys like them,” Gillian said.

Hattie asked, “You mean Jasper? Oh, the four handsome guys from the IT school?”

Zelena replied, “Yes, and Liam is one of them.”

Hattie finally understood the situation and asked, “So, Violeta is close to them?”

Zelena confirmed, “Yes.”

Hattie and Benson returned to Quinston from Harbor City to divide the family fortune once they reached adulthood.

On the surface, Hattie and Benson were supposed to refer to Liam as their brother, but in reality, they were fierce rivals.

Now Hattie realized that if Violeta had a good relationship with Liam, then she was destined to become her adversary.

“Hmm,” Hattie smirked. “So that’s the situation.”

Since that was the case, she couldn’t let Violeta get away with it.

Since they were bound to become enemies, instead of allowing Violeta to hinder her future in the entertainment industry after graduation, it would be better to remove her from school and prevent her from having any chance to debut!

Hattie’s eyes gleamed with determination.

Zelena silently observed from the side, with a slight smile playing on her lips.

Let them fight. Let them fight.

It would be ideal if both sides ended up equally harmed, then she could reap the benefits.

Weekend.

Violeta took Tuna to the park for a walk.

Violeta would take Tuna to the park for a walk for two consecutive weeks, hoping to meet someone coincidentally.

She calculated the days, and now it was about time for her to encounter that person.

Many elderly people were exercising in the park. Violeta walked along the stone path with Tuna.

After a while, she rested her legs on the bench.

Tuna had been well-fed during their time with the White family. It had grown even stronger. Its fur was fluffy, and its size had doubled compared to before. It could no longer fit into a shoulder bag.

Violeta sat down to rest, while Tuna lay in the grass by her feet.

Although Tuna was still a puppy, its size was comparable to that of a medium-sized dog. People passing by on the stone path would glance at Tuna.

“Your dog is so beautiful. Is it an Alaskan?”

Violeta forced a smile and replied, “No.”

“Well, then what breed is it?”

What breed?

Violeta glanced at the curious elderly.

She weighed in the possibility if she were to tell the elderly that this was not a dog but a wolf…

Or rather, the largest existing wolf in the world. They probably wouldn’t believe it.

Violeta made up her mind to simply casually respond “This is w Hucku mix”

“Oh, I see. That’s why it looks so silly.”

Tuna was puzzled.

The old man chuckled. He turned around with his hands behind his back and walked away.

Tuna looked at Violeta with its wise eyes. Then it stood up and howled towards the old man.

Violeta slapped Tuna’s paw and said, “No howling allowed.”

Tuna scratched Violeta’s feet with its claws. It looked hurt.

Then, Violeta exhaled and said, “Okay, I’ll be sure to give you a large bone when we get home. Just behave yourself.”

Just then, a golden retriever ran over from the side and sniffed at Tuna. But Tuna was/not very interested in interacting with it.

“Woof! Woof! Woof!”

Violeta heard the sound and looked at it.

This well-groomed golden retriever had strong bones and silky fur.

The more Violeta looked at it, the more familiar it seemed.

“It looks quite familiar. Wait a minute, could it be Cutie?”

Upon closer inspection, she noticed a tag on the golden retriever’s collar! Indeed, had the word “Cutie written on it!

“Cutie, come over here!”

A clear male voice came from behind.

Violeta was stunned and looked up. Sure enough, it was Nolan.

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“Violeta? What are you doing here?” he asked.

Violeta explained- I’m walking my dog.”

Tuna looked puzzled.

Nolan lowered his gaze and saw Tuna. He asked, puzzled, “Is this your dog? It doesn’t look like a dog.”

“Well, boy. You have a keen eye, Tuna twitched its ears and glanced at Nolan.

“It’s a Husky mix.”

“I see.”

The golden retriever ran up to Nolan and wagged its tail.

Indeed, it was Cutie.

Nolan in her previous life used to have a golden retriever named Cutie. Unfortunately, it died from food poisoning.

Violeta really adored that dog. She even fed it sausages while working her part-time job in a thick mascot costume and handing out flyers.

Cutie was very close to Violeta, but Nolan was unaware of this.

In their previous life, the gap between Violeta and Nolan was too great, so she was happy to have the opportunity to interact with Cutie.

Cutie ran up to Violeta and licked her hand.

Tuna was displeased and barked at Cutie, Nolan approached and introduced, “This is my dog, Cutie.”

“Well, indeed, it’s quite cute.”

Nolan would occasionally come to the park to walk his dog. He didn’t expect to meet Violeta here. He was pleasantly surprised by the encounter.

“I often come here to walk my dog, but I haven’t met you before.”

Of course not. I’ve only started coming here two weeks ago I didn’t come to walk Tuna because my backyard was spacious enough for Tuna to play freely without a leash. I mainly come here hoping to coincidentally meet someone.

“I haven’t been here for long,” Violeta replied.

“Well, it seems like we have some fate then.”

Violeta wasn’t convinced. She argued, “By that logic, you also have some fate with the old ladies in the park.

Nolan’s smile froze for a moment before he continued, “In this world, everyone we meet is destined.”

Violeta didn’t want to continue this awkward conversation.

She stood up from her chair and grabbed Tuna’s leash. She said, “It’s getting late. I should head back.”

Nolan could sense Violeta’s discomfort and didn’t insist.

As Violeta was about to leave, an elderly man with silver hair and a unique aura walked toward them from the corner Nolan had previously come from.

“Nolan.”

“Hmm? Hi. Wade.”

Hearing this. Violeta abruptly stopped her steps and immediately turned around.

When she saw the man, Violeta was overjoyed.

Finally, she had encountered the legendary screenwriter, Wade Howell!

Wade approached Nolan. Cutie playfully sniffed him, wagging its tail happily.

“Why did you stop here?”

Nolan smiled gently and explained, “I accidentally met a schoolmate.”

Noticing how familiar Wade and Nolan were, Violeta finally understood that they had known each other for a long time.

Nolan introduced, “Wade, this is Violeta. We went to the same school together.

Wade lazily glanced at Violeta and nodded with a smile.

“Hi, Mr. Wade!” Violeta had visited the park many times in hopes of running into him. She thought she wouldn’t meet him today, but unexpectedly, she did. It seemed like even the gods were on her side.

“Hi, are you in the same school as Nolan?”

“Yeah, I’m also in the performing arts school.”

Wade looked Violeta up and down and said, “Not bad.”

Having been in the entertainment industry for years, Wade has met many talented actresses and idols.

His first impression of Violeta was good because she was polite.

Now that Wade was here, Violeta was not in a rush to leave.

Nolan added, “You should know him, Violeta”

Violeta said, “Of course! He’s an award-winning screenwriter. How could I not know him?”

Anyone studying the performing arts would definitely be familiar with Wade. He was a renowned screenwriter for action movies and Violate knows that.

In her previous life, Violeta began her career in action films as a stunt double. To acquire the necessary skills, she repeatedly watched classic action movies. Among these classics, Wade wrote the screenplay for seven of often.

The female protagonists in Wade’s dramas were all skilled fighters. Each had a unique temperament, and although they had their own individual stories, they all shared one common characteristic – resilience.

Wade had created numerous successful female action roles and gained popularity through his work.

Violeta had always dreamed of landing a role in one of his movies, but unfortunately, her dream was never fulfilled in her previous life.

Wade was already in his sixties. In Violeta’s memory, he announced his retirement at the age of seventy, after completing his final work. “Triple Blood.”

In this life. Violeta was eager to meet him earlier. She longed to personally meet the esteemed action film screenwriter who held a special place in her heart. If given the opportunity, she would love to portray a character from Wade’s repertoire, Wade chuckled heartily and said, “I never expected you to be familiar with an old man like me.”

How could she not be? She had come to this park solely to meet him.

Violeta had come here hoping for a stroke of luck.

She remembered from a magazine interview she had read in her previous life that Wade often exercised in the park near his home.

Wade’s residence was in a nearby old alley. He wasn’t lacking in wealth, but he led a simple and ordinary life as an unassuming old man.

“May I join you for a walk?”

“Of course, let’s go together.”

The three of them strolled towards a small pavilion up ahead.

Violeta engaged in conversation with Wade throughout, discussing his numerous works

“So you’ve seen many of my works.”

“Of course, your works are timeless classics and serve as valuable study material for any actor.”

The audience for action films was predominantly male.

Wade was surprised that a girl like Violeta, with her striking appearance, actually enjoyed action films, Nolan was equally taken aback.

Romantic dramas were currently in vogue and were adored by most girls. Girls like Violeta who found pleasure in watching action films, were a minority.

As a result, Wade’s favorable impression of Violeta grew even stronger.

Nolan knew that Violeta was accompanying them because of her admiration for Wade. Therefore, he remained silent.

Wade received a phone call reminding him to return home and take his medication, which brought their conversation to an end.

Before departing, Wade inquired. “Your name is Violeta, right? You’re a student in Toland University’s performing arts program.”

“Yes, I’m Violeta.”

“Alright then.”

“Well, you guys should continue on. I need to head home now,”

Wade left shortly after.

Violeta felt a twinge of reluctance to part ways with him.

No wonder Nolan had once starred in Wade’s masterpiece “Triple Blood” It turned out that they had known each other for a long time and were friends.

Unless necessary, Wade didn’t like to socialize with people in the industry, let alone attend social events. Consequently, he gained a reputation for being a screenwriter with an eccentric temperament.

Curiously, Violeta asked, “How did you two meet?”

Nolan replied, “We played chess together. He’s a fan of chess.”

That explained it. It seemed that Nolan’s personality was exactly what Wade appreciated, which was why they enjoyed each other’s company.

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Nolan noticed that Violeta had developed a fondness for Wade…

He said, “If you want to see him, you can go to the Ancient Chess Club. He often plays chess there.”

“Oh, really? I’ll go take a look next time. Thank you.”

“No need to thank me.”

Violeta glanced at Nolan.

In fact, Nolan was genuinely kind, just like the person she remembered.

He would definitely make a reliable friend, but he lacked the excitement she remembered from their previous life.

“Well, I’ll go back now.”

“All right.”

Before Violeta left, she squatted down and patted Cutie.

She couldn’t help but remind him, “Recently, there have been cases of dogs being poisoned. If you have time, please train Cutie to refuse food from strangers.”

Cutie was killed by poisoning in Violeta’s previous life.

Violeta suspected that Zelena was behind it, but she had no evidence.

Although she had no evidence, it wouldn’t hurt to give a reminder.

Nolan was puzzled as to why Violeta would say such things.

But he didn’t need to reject a friendly suggestion, so Nolan nodded. “All right.”

“Goodbye.”

Violeta left the park while holding Tuna.

After Violeta left, Nolan looked at her departing figure and walked in the opposite direction while holding Cutie.

At the end of the month, there was a trade-in promotion.

At the same time, a film crew came to Toland University’s performing arts department to select actors, and one of them was the screenwriter, Wade Howell.

were This time, the students to be selected were from the performing arts major in their third year. They shot a classical drama called ‘Night on the River’. Wade was not the main screenwriter but was asked. by a friend to participate in the script revision. After all, Wade had the highest status in martial arts screenwriting and had absolute authority.

In the morning, the instructor informed everyone that the production team would come to the school to select actors. They encouraged everyone to polish their professional skills and assured them that they would have their own opportunities.

The atmosphere in the class instantly became lively.

“Oh my, I envy the junior-year students. When will I be able to shoot my first film?”

“I heard that Wade is the screenwriter for this drama. Can you guess who will be selected from the third year?”

“Although I prefer idol dramas, it wouldn’t be bad to have such a team for my first film!”

“Action films are too tiring. Wire stunts would leave marks all over my body. I don’t want to be covered in injuries at such a young age. The discussions in the front row reached Violeta’s ears.

Violeta lowered her eyelashes slightly.

Yes, action films were too tiring, especially being a stunt double.

But she had been doing this for several years. It was a job no one liked.

Kaylee nudged Violeta’s arm. “Vio, do you think Nolan will be selected this time?”

“He will”

Nolan was in his third year and was highly skilled in his field. He also knew Wade.

No matter how you look at it, Nolan is the perfect candidate.

Moreover, in Violeta’s memory, Nolan’s debut film was indeed a classical martial arts drama. It was his only TV series, and from then on, he became a film star.

It seems that Wade is his benefactor.

Violeta smiled, “Kay, would you like to act in a martial arts film?”

Kaylee readily replied, “Of course! Hehe, I want to be a good actor, but… I don’t have the looks of a lead character. It would be nice to be a supporting role that complements the protagonist.”

The acting industry was very realistic.

Being able to make a living as an actor was a one-in-a-million chance, or even smaller.

Kaylee knew that she didn’t have enough qualifications, so she didn’t have high expectations.

Violeta remarked, “You underestimate yourself. Anyone can become the protagonist. You won’t be a supporting actor forever.

This statement deeply resonated with Kaylee.

But Hattie’s proud tone came through.

“Wade has previously collaborated with my mother. He’s like an uncle to me. When they come. I’ll introduce him to you. Don’t worry, I won’t wait until my junior year to be chosen. I might even start taking on acting roles in my sophomore year.”

“Wow! Hattie, you’re incredible. You truly live up to being your mother’s daughter!”

Zelena felt a pang of envy in her heart. Hattie had a well-connected mother to support her in the entertainment industry.

However, she didn’t show this emotion and instead said, “Hattie, you will definitely become a prominent figure among us in the future! But don’t forget to help us along the way!”

Hattie’s vanity was greatly satisfied by the envious looks of her friends.

“Lena, you underestimate yourself too much. Don’t worry, I will definitely introduce you to good resources when the time comes. We are good sisters, after all!”

“Hattie, you’re so kind!”

Zelena smiled and agreed.

Yes, she went through all the trouble to get close to Hattie and cater to her interests, all for this purpose.

Although the Blake family was not lacking in money, they still needed to establish connections in the entertainment industry.

Hattie was the key and guide for Zelena to enter the entertainment industry.

Zelena was meticulously planning every step she took now.

Someone chimed in, “So, Hattie must be the first one in our class to land a role. I envy her so much. Hattie, can you please give me an autograph? You’re going to be a huge star on the silver screen in the future!”

“Yeah, me too! I want an autograph too…”

“Hattie must be the first one, Lena is the second, and the others definitely won’t have a chance! Haha.”

“Don’t be fooled by those who are arrogant in class. The real competition will happen after graduation, don’t you agree?”

“Of course, being successful in school means nothing. It’s all about who succeeds in the future!”

Their exaggerated laughter reached the back row.

Kaylee rolled her eyes and said, “Vib, they really don’t know how to hide their jealousy. It’s written all over their faces!”

“Let’s just ignore them.”

If sarcasm could bring her down, she would have died a million times already.

Kaylee continued, “Vio, it’s not surprising that they’re reacting this way. The spots for the third round of the campus belle list were announced today, and you’re in first place.

“Vio, you’re the leading lady, so let Zelena be your maid!”

Violeta smirked.

If that day really came, I wonder how Zelena would react.

In the afternoon, preparations for the event began outside the performing arts building.

Many people brought out their unused items, ready to exchange them with others at the stalls during the event.

Additionally, there would be a bottle-picking game once the event started.

One bottle could be exchanged for a small keychain, ten bottles for a six-inch doll, and so on. The more bottles, the better the gifts.

The first-place winner would receive a small medal awarded by the school.

The medal may not hold much significance for ordinary people, but for some students who have been penalized, it is the best opportunity to clear their records!

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This time, all the members of the dance club would participate in the bottle-picking game to help Casey secure first place and use the medal to lift her punishment.

However, they were not the only ones interested in the medal.

The senior from the tennis club who had previously helped Violeta investigate backend data also had her eyes on the medal.

The reason was that her boyfriend also needed to remove his punishment.

Having previously assisted Violeta, the senior now sought Violeta’s help to participate in the game and pick bottles together.

The more people picking bottles, the higher the chances of winning.

Even though Violeta and the senior were not in the same club, Violeta decided to participate because the senior had aided her before.

The members of the dance club somehow discovered that Violeta would also be participating in the game.

They were determined to surpass Violeta!

The afternoon activities commenced.

Many small stalls were neatly set up in the open space downstairs.

The stalls offered various items for exchange.

It resembled a small market, and soon a crowd gathered around the stalls.

Some people even held books or figurines in their hands…

After the stalls were set up, registration for the bottle-picking game began.

Violeta and Kaylee went to the registration area together and were assigned to the senior group.

While filling out the registration form, a large group of people from the dance club approached them.

The student council members in charge of the game handed them the registration forms.

The student who was filling out the form in front saw the large group of people from the dance club approaching. They all made way for them, and some felt pessimistic.

“There are so many of them. They’re going to win this, no questions asked.”

With more people, there will definitely be more bottles picked up. Forget it, I participated, but it’s meaningless. It’s just a waste of time.”

The members of the dance club were pleased to hear their resignation

“Yeah, with so few of you, you should give up quickly. The first place will definitely be ours.”

As they spoke, the people from the dance club also glanced at Violeta and her group of four.

On Violeta’s side, there was only her, Kaylee, her senior, and the senior’s boyfriend.

Compared to the large group from the dance club, they were truly insignificant.

Zelena and Hattie were also among the people from the dance club. When they passed by Violeta while filling out the form. Hattie chuckled.

Casey even rolled her eyes.

Last time at the Moon Festival, they had a grudge against each other.

The senior suddenly felt discouraged. “Ah, it seems we have no hope this time, Violeta. We don’t need to participate and waste any more time.”

Kaylee said, “But we can’t do that. Isn’t your boyfriend going to do an internship this semester? If he gets disciplined, he will definitely have to postpone graduation.”

The senior fell silent for a moment, looked at her boyfriend who had a worried expression, and sighed. helplessly. “If we have to blame someone, it can only be him for not following the rules. Forget it, forget it, let’s not participate. I’ll think of another solution.”

Kaylee looked at Violeta and said, “Vio, what should we do?”

Violeta glanced at the group of people from the dance club, then looked at the game rules.

Suddenly, she had a brilliant plan in mind.

“To win this game, it’s not about having more people, but about having more bottles. As long as we have more bottles than them, we can win too.”

The senior said, “But we only have four people, even if we pick up bottles, we won’t be able to collect more than the dance club.

Violeta replied, “Don’t worry, I have a plan. Let’s fill out the registration form first; the deadline for signing up is approaching.”

Noticing that they still had concerns, Kaylee spoke up, “Just trust Vio. Besides, this is just a game. Even if there in that?”

we lose, we can consider it as participating in the game. What harm, this is just a game. Even if

“Alright”

The four of them began filling out the forms.

Zelena and the others noticed that Violeta didn’t give up and even submitted the forms.

Casey sneered. “With just these few people, how could they possibly collect more bottles than us? It’s a joke.”

Hattie mocked, “Exactly.”

The registration deadline for the game arrived, and nearly fifty people signed up, with twenty of them from the dance club!

The remaining participants had already given up hope of winning the championship and were just hoping to collect a few bottles to exchange for some small gifts.

“It’s now six o’clock, and the bottle-picking game officially begins! The game will last for two hours and end at eight o’clock in the evening. Everyone must bring back all the bottles they collect. Alright, let’s start!”

With the command given, everyone dispersed.

The members of the dance club scattered in all directions..

Violeta stood still as Kaylee and the others prepared to scatter and pick up bottles.

The senior said, “Alright, I’ll go with him to the dormitory area, Kay, you go with Vio to the cafeteria, and we’ll meet up in an hour.”

Kaylee nodded. “Okay, Violeta’s clear voice came, “We don’t need to split up, let’s go to the school gate.”

“Go to the school gate? What are we going to do there?”

Violeta’s lips curved, “There are a lot of bottles over there! Let’s go.”

The three of them were puzzled but still followed Violeta.

When they arrived at the school gate, they found that there were two temporary barbecue stalls across the street!

“How….how can there be two barbecue stalls here!”

The three of them were shocked.

Violeta said, “Of course, they were just set up recently. Look at what’s written on the sign.”

They all looked over.

They saw the sign in front of the barbecue stall that said ‘Spend 15 cents and get a bottle of water!

The barbecue stall was not fully set up yet, but there were already many free mineral water bottles stacked behind it.

The senior said happily, “If that’s the case, we’ll just wait for them to finish drinking the water and then pick them up!”

But Kaylee glanced at the two people busy behind the barbecue stall and suddenly froze, saying Vio, aren’t those Fiona and her husband? Oh my god, you arranged for them to come, didn’t you!”

She was right!

Violeta had arranged for them to set up the barbecue stall.

The sign for the barbecue stall was also temporarily taken down from a shop, and it said ‘Sunset Coffee Barbecue Limited Time Stall’ on it.

By having Fiona and the others set up a stall, it would not only achieve the advertising effect pithecafé But N would also help win the bottle-picking game, making it a win-win situation.

It was the time when students finished school and went out for dinner, and as soon as they left the school gate, they could see the barbecue stall across the street.

The sign said that with a 15-cent purchase, they could get a free bottle of water.

er. Violeta couldn’t guarantee that every person would go and get the water, but at least seventy percent would.

So they just needed to wait here and pick up bottles.

Kaylee said. “This is great! With this, we’re guaranteed to win!”

The senior gushed, “Violeta, thank you so much, but this seems too expensive, I…!

Violeta answered, “Don’t worry, just consider it as coming here to advertise.” The money from selling one bottle of water could be earned back by selling one more skewer of barbecue, so there’s no loss at all.

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They were immediately captivated by the sign.

Many people had the idea of taking advantage of the freebies and ordered barbecue to receive a complimentary drink Only a few individuals went there to spend a little money and get a drink, while the majority ordered several skewers and ate while waiting in front of the barbecue stall. After finishing their drinks, they would dispose of the empty bottles in the clean trash bin Fiona had prepared.

Once the bin was full, Fiona would drag it to the school gate to hand it over to Violeta and the others.

In less than thirty minutes. Violeta and her group had already collected thirty bottles of mineral water.

However, their act of waiting at the school gate to collect the bottles was quickly discovered by the members of the dance club.

A group of people from the dance club rushed to the school gate and immediately spotted Violeta and her three companions.

Beside their legs were pockets filled to the brim with mineral water bottles.

Just a moment ago, the dance club had only collected twenty-seven bottles throughout the entire school!

Upon seeing this, Casey gritted her teeth and said, “Isn’t this cheating?

Zelena added, “They can just wait here and pick up the mineral water bottles. It’s really unfair.”

They rushed over and accused Violeta and her companions angrily.

“You have no shame! You’re not following the rules of the game!”

“What are you doing here, waiting like this? It’s simply too unfair!”

“Who plays games like this, being sneaky and deceitful? Let’s report them and have their participation in the competition canceled!”

“Yes, exactly!”

As they spoke, someone immediately made a phone call to report them.

Seeing so many people on their side, the senior started to feel a bit anxious.

“Vio, what should we do?”

Violeta stood confidently in front of the members of the dance club and said, “It’s okay, let them report us.”

Before the game started, Violeta was already very familiar with the rules.

Their actions did not violate any rules, so there was no need to worry.

We Broke No Rules and the members of the dance club crowded around them.

“Look at them! Isn’t this considered cheating?”

“We worked hard to collect bottles at school, while Violeta and a few others just waited here! This is so unfair to us!”

“Yeah, what’s the point? We could have just waited here too. Who wants to go around the campus picking up bottles?”

“Disqualify them!”

An argument broke out.

The members of the student council looked at Violeta and then at the members of the dance club.

Violeta crossed her arms and said, “How exactly have we violated the rules?” Casey replied, “This! This is how!”

Violeta responded, “The game rules state that it should be played within the campus area. Have we left the campus?”

The members of the student council looked at the positions of Violeta and her group and realized that they had indeed not left the campus. They were just standing at the school gate.

“Not really, they didn’t leave the school gate. They are still within the school grounds.”

Casey couldn’t believe it.

Hattie added, “The rule was about picking up bottles, and they didn’t pick any here!”

Violeta retorted, “Who said we didn’t pick any?”.

Just then, Fiona arrived, dragging a bucket filled with newly collected trash.

Instead of handing the bucket directly to Violeta, Fiona dumped the mineral water bottles from the bucket at the school gate. Violeta’s team stood at the gate, picking up the discarded bottles.

This move completely ballled everyone in the dance club.

Violeta casually remarked, “If we didn’t pick the bottles up, then how come these bags are filled with them? Magic?”

Hattie narrowed her eyes, surprised by Violeta’s cunning.

The members of the student council nodded in agreement. Indeed, they did retrieve them, so it doesn’t count as a violation.”

Zelena expressed her protest, “But their behavior is so unfair to us! Isn’t fairness the essence of playing games? If this continues, we won’t be able to play anymore!”

However, the student council disregarded how the game was played; they only considered the number of bottles.

“Violeta and her group did not break any rules. The game will proceed as usual, and the team with the most bottles will win.” declared the student council before turning around and leaving without hesitation.

The members of the dance club stood there, seething with anger.

How could they, with so many people, still lose to Violeta and her three friends? It was simply unfair.

Casey gritted her teeth and said. “They are truly deceitful and cunning! Their character is despicable.

Kaylee responded, “You guys are the ones with really bad character. All of you in the dance club are listed under one person’s name, and it’s you who destroyed the fairness of this game!”

From the beginning, the dance club had been bullying the minority. And now they were talking about fairness. It was truly laughable!

Zelena glanced at the barbecue stall across the street. More and more students were going out for lunch. In just a moment, the small bucket had already accumulated quite a few empty water bottles.

If things continue like this, the dance club will definitely lose.

Suddenly, Zelena had a bright idea.

“Since we can’t determine any violations this way, why don’t we also wait here for the bottles?

“Anyway, the bottles will be thrown on the ground, so when the time comes, we can pick them up Upon hearing this. Casey immediately laughed and said, “Yes, whoever picks up the bottles that are dropped on the ground, they belong to them too!”

This was an unfair advantage. The dance club had more people, so if it came to a real fight, Violeta and the other three wouldn’t stand a chance.

“Yes, let’s wait here too. After the people on the other side bring the bottles over, we’ll go and Le pick them up.

Anyway well up. Anyway, whoever picks them up first gets to keep them.

Kaylee, upon hearing their words, became furious,

“Are you guys thieves?”

Casey replied, “Don’t use such harsh words. Are your names written on the bottles? It’s not your stuff! If it falls on the ground, why can’t we pick it up?”

The barbecue stall was arranged by Violeta, and the members of the dance club now wanted to take credit for Violeta’s achievements.

The senior asked, “Violeta, what sin should we do? There aren’t many bottles in the bag right now. in the bag right now. If they try to snatch them from us later, we definitely won’t be able to compete,”

Kaylee said, “They have no share. Only Zelena could come up with something like this.”

Violeta glanced at her wristwatch and said, “Don’t worry, there’s still plenty of time until the game ends.”

A moment later, Fiona came dragging a trash bin over.

She dumped a whole bin of water bottles on the ground. Just as Kaylee and the others were about to pick them up, they were pushed aside by the approaching members of the dance club.

In just a few seconds, all the bottles on the ground were picked up.

Kaylee and the others were no match for the dance club’s large number of people.

The dance club had twice as many members as them.

Previously, the dance club had already collected over twenty bottles, and with the new batch, they now had a total of over fifty, equaling the number of Violeta and the others.

Chapter 98

“I think we can declare victory now. We’ve definitely won.”

“Let’s count. We already have fifty-seven. We picked up quite a few just now! Hahaha…”

There’s still plenty of time left in the game. At this rate, we will definitely collect over a hundred. What was the previous record for bottle picking?”

“I remember it was sixty-five last year. The record holder was from three years ago. They collected a total of ninety-eight bottles. I heard that everyone in the class participated at that time, and it was right after the sports meet, so there were more bottles.

“Ninety-eight bottles. We will definitely break the record this time.”

“Opportunities like this won’t come again in the future. No one will be able to surpass our record.”

“Hahahaha…”

In contrast to the celebration in the dance club, the atmosphere on Violeta’s side was somewhat somber.

Only Violeta remained composed, while Kaylee and the others felt dejected.

Violeta reassured them, saying, ‘Don’t worry, we’ll wait for reinforcements.

The senior asked in surprise, “Reinforcements?”

Kaylee asked, “Do we still have reinforcements?”

Violeta replied, “Of course.”

They should be coming soon. The basketball game should be over by now.

The bottle-picking game started at six o’clock, and the basketball game ended at seven o’clock.

Violeta anticipated that Casey would also participate in the bottle-picking game and made a plan in advance.

When the senior asked for Violeta’s help to join the bottle-picking game, Violeta mentioned it in the group chat.

Upon learning that Violeta was going to participate in the game, Hayden and his friends teased and mocked her as the bottle-picking girl.

But jokes aside.

They were not hesitant at all and agreed to participate together.

However, they couldn’t come right away because the game started at six o’clock, and they finished playing basketball at seven o’clock.

Kaylee suddenly realized and said, “Oh, did you invite the club president and the others to come too?” The senior asked. “Huh? The club president and the others are participating too?”

Violeta nodded and said, “They will be here soon.”

People from the dance club nearby overheard Violeta’s words.

They whispered, “It seems like Violeta also invited Jasper and his friends from the tennis club.”

That’s impossible. Jasper and his friends are all wealthy guys. How could they come to pick up bottles? That is just wishful thinking.”

“I agree. Those guys from the tennis club are all wealthy. They have never participated in this game before. How could they join this year?”

“I don’t believe Violeta has that kind of influence.”

“Neither do I…

Hattie turned to Zelena and asked, “My older brother is also in the tennis club, right?”

Zelena nodded. “Yes,”

Hattie imagined the icy Liam. It was hard to believe that Violeta could persuade him to join.

After Hattie and Benson returned to the Ridge family, they thought they would be treated the same as Liam because, after all, they also carried the Ridge family bloodline.

But they didn’t expect that, although the Ridge family acknowledged their identities, Liam was the one with absolute authority in the Ridge family.

If Liam was present at home, no one would start to eat until he sat at the table!

This was enough to show how high Liam’s status was in the Ridge family. Compared to Liam, Benson seemed to have no status at all.

Hattie saw this and became anxious.

If she wanted to inherit the family business, she had to bring Liam down, but this task was undoubtedly very difficult. Liam had no weaknesses, and his three influential friends by his side would undoubtedly become a powerful force for him in the future.

Violeta, who was just an ordinary girl, managed to infiltrate Liam’s social circle.

This was unbelievable.

Zelena said, “Hattie, Violeta, and Jasper from the tennis club are suspected to be in a romantic relationship. She is our club president’s love rival.”

Hattie was taken aback, “What? Is there a connection between them?” Someone nearby chimed in, Even though they are currently dating, everyone in the school knows how quickly Jasper changes girlfriends. If we calculate the time, Violeta will also be dumped soon. When she gets dumped, it will be her downfall at school! Let’s see how arrogant she will be then.”

Casey expressed concern, “But what if Violeta really called them over…?”

Zelena reassured her, ‘Casey, don’t worry. Even if those four come, there won’t be as many of them as us. Besides, we’re all girls. Do you think they would dare to hit us? Once this gets out, they won’t have any reputation left in school.”

Casey asked. “But what if more than four of them come? What if Violeta also calls the other members of the tennis club?”

Hattie frowned. That’s unlikely. Isn’t it said that all the members of the tennis club are wealthy kids? Does Violeta have that kind of influence?”

Zelena replied. “I don’t think she does. Even the gentleman Bro from the tennis club doesn’t want to perform on stage at the Moon Festival. How could he possibly come to help us pick up bottles?”

After hearing their analysis, Casey felt relieved.

It seemed like she was going to win this time, and her punishment would definitely be lifted.

Half an hour passed.

The members of the dance club successfully collected another batch of bottles, bringing the total to eighty.

The gap was widening, and Casey became more confident.

Kaylee worriedly said. “If this continues, the gap will only get bigger.”

As soon as she finished speaking, a large group of people from the tennis club approached from afar.

The senior turned her head and saw them, showing a joyful expression. ‘Our club members have arrived!”

Violeta turned her head and, upon see

ng their arrival, smiled.

Zoren walked up to Violeta and raised his chin, “Are we not here on time?”

Violeta replied, “You’re not late. But you were very close.”

The senior was genuinely surprised to see them because she had never thought that these gentlemen from the tennis club would be willing to help her. Initially, she didn’t consider asking for help from the club members.

She only approached Violeta.

But she didn’t expect that by finding Violeta, she had found the best helper.

The people from the dance club nearby were shocked.

“The people from the tennis club actually came, and Violeta actually managed to bring them here? I don’t believe it must be because Violeta has a connection with Jasper, so Jasper called them to come together.”

Casey clenched her fists. “How did she manage to do it?”

Zelena was equally surprised. She didn’t expect that Violeta already had such influence in the tennis club!

“Don’t lose hope, everyone! Even though they have come, our numbers, we are almost equal to theirs. We have more people now, so we can’t lose!”

“Yes, we might not necessarily lose.”

Since the Moon Festival, this was another battle between the dance club and the tennis club!

They lost in the previous Moon Festival, but this time, they definitely couldn’t afford to lose again!

Chapter 99

The tennis club members gathered to offer their assistance.

The senior expressed her deep gratitude.

“Thank you all for coming to help.

“We are all members of the same club, so it’s only natural for us to assist when needed.”

“Yes, if you had informed us earlier, we would have arrived sooner.”

The senior nodded gratefully, unable to express anything other than gratitude.

Violeta’s considerate actions deserved special thanks.

Kaylee turned to Violeta and said, “Vio, you really thought of everything. If it weren’t for everyone’s help, we would have surely lost today.”

Violeta blinked at Kaylee.

“We won’t lose.”

Since Violeta had arranged the barbecue stall, she could ask Fiona and her husband to leave at any time.

Once they left, there would be no more free mineral water bottles available.

Compared to the water bottles in the hands of Violeta and the others, the dance club had the advantage over them.

The dance club members managed to snatch two waves of water bottles from behind, momentarily surpassing them.

Because Violeta had a backup plan and knew that the tennis club members would arrive later, she had been waiting without taking any action, allowing the dance club members to enjoy their temporary victory. But their happiness wouldn’t last long.

Fiona dragged the trash can over and poured the mineral water bottles onto the ground.

The dance club members rushed over, but they still couldn’t match the speed of the tennis club members. After all, the tennis club members practiced tennis every day, which improved their speed and agility, something the dance club members couldn’t compare to.

They were the first to grab the mineral water bottles, and the members of the dance club glared at them, looking very resentful.

The tennis club members put the mineral water bottles in their bags, and their mockery reached the ears of the dance club members.

“Slowpokes. They might as well throw in the towel.”

“Forgive them. No one can catch up to a lightning bolt.”

“Hahaha…

Fury flared.

The dance club members turned their heads to glare at them.

“What are you looking at? Haven’t seen a handsome guy before?”

“I’ve never seen someone so self-absorbed Ugh, let’s go, girls.

The dance club members gathered together, waiting for Fiona to come and pour the bottles.

But they would be disappointed because the tennis club members were faster than them every time. Some of the boys would step on the bottles and then pick them up, leaving no chance for the dance club.

This repeated twice, and once again, Violeta’s bottles surpassed Casey’s.

Casey was getting anxious.

“What should we do? If this continues, we will definitely lose. There’s only half an hour left!”

Zelena and Hattie exchanged a glance.

There was an inherent difference in physical strength between boys and girls, and if they were to compete directly, they would surely lose.

Continuing like this would only result in missing out again and again.

Zelena’s eyes flickered as she came up with a clever plan.

Lowering her voice, she said, “Come here, I’ll tell you a solution Kaylee was counting the bottles when she caught a glimpse of them huddled together, discussing something. Without a doubt, they were devising another plan.

“Vio, they’re up to something again.”

Violeta glanced in the direction of Zelena and said, “It’s okay, we’ll deal with it when the time comes. The bottle is the most important thing. As long as we get the bottles, we can successfully clear the senior’s boyfriend’s punishment.”

It would be strange if Zelena was willing to fall behind like this. Hearing Violeta’s words, the senior turned her head and looked at Violeta with gratitude. “Violeta, if you ever need my help in the future, just ask. I will do everything I can to assist you.”

Violeta smiled faintly and replied, “Didn’t you already help me last time? Don’t worry about it.”

Despite her words, investigating the campus belle pageant last time was also her responsibility.

However, this time Violeta not only had people set up stalls at the school gate, but also gathered everyone in the club to assist her. This favor was much greater than what she did last time, and she must repay it in the future.

Ten minutes later, Fiona brought another batch of bottled water.

Before the bottle even hit the ground, members of the dance club rushed over. However, this time they weren’t coming for the bottle, but for the boys from the tennis club.

Some members of the dance club grabbed the boys from the tennis club and shouted, “He touched me!”

The boys from the tennis clubs were stunned, and in that moment, another small group of dance club members quickly picked up the bottles from the ground and ran away.

Amidst the chaos, by the time the boys realized what was happening, most of the bottles on the ground had already been taken.

This must be the dirty trick that Zelena had thought of before.

“I can’t believe they would stoop so low. It’s despicable to cheat in a game!”

Violeta lowered her eyelashes, acknowledging that this move was indeed cunning but effective.

“Kay, how many bottles do we have now?”

“One hundred and five.”

They had already surpassed their previous record in terms of quantity.

The dance club had fewer bottles, probably around ninety-something.

There was still half an hour left, and Fiona’s bottle delivery would probably only last for two more rounds.

In other words, the final decisive moment would be within these two rounds.

However, Fiona spoke up at this moment, “Vio, we’re running out of bottled water, and there are fewer ter, and and fewer Students now.

The number of bottles in the final round would be more than double the previous rounds.

If the members of the dance club were to retrieve these bottles, their quantity would far exceed that of the tennis club, Kaylee said. “So that means in the final round, we absolutely cannot let them get ahead! If we don’t snatch them, we’ll truly lose!”

The senior furrowed her brows and analyzed, “They’re using their bodies as shields. If the guys resort to m violence, they will definitely be criticized. How can we continue to thrive in school if our reputation is tarnished?”

A difficult problem lay before them.

Violeta calmly spoke, “In the end, it comes down to speed. Even if they try to block us with their bodies, they can only hold back a portion of our team. So, let’s also divide our team and engage with them. Only a portion of us will go for the bottles, and we’ll see who can grab more!”

Kaylee nodded. “That’s the only option we have now. I believe we will be faster than them!”

Time passed slowly.

 The barbecue stall began to close, and the members of the dance club understood that this was the final round…

Victory or defeat hung in the balance.

After packing up their stalls, Fiona came over dragging a trash bin.

As she reached the school gate, everyone focused their attention and rushed towards the gate!

Some members of the dance club firmly blocked the male students from the tennis club, and some even held onto one each.

The male students from the tennis club had anticipated this move, so a few of them stepped forward to engage with the dance club members.

The bottles fell to the ground, scattered all around.

Chapter 100

Bottles were scattered on the ground as if they were precious gold.

Everyone rushed to grab them.

One minute later, it all came to an end…

The bottles on the ground were divided, and the bags on both sides were filled to the brim.

“It’s about time. Let’s go back first.”

Kaylee glanced at the bags on both sides. They seemed evenly matched, and it was impossible to tell who had more or less with the naked eye.

The last round had too many bottles, and the people from the dance club were too cunning. The number they picked up should be no less than ours.

On the way back, Violeta noticed that Hayden and Liam were missing. She approached Zoren and asked, “Zoren, where are Hayden and Liam?”

Zoren had been so focused on grabbing bottles that he didn’t even notice Hayden and Liam. If it weren’t for Violeta’s reminder, he might have completely forgotten about them.

Zoren looked back and indeed did not see Hayden and Liam. “Are they missing? I don’t know. Let’s give them a call.”

Jasper said, “They left just a moment ago. They didn’t say where they were going. Don’t worry. Let’s go back to the venue and count the bottles. They might come back soon.”

Before long, everyone returned to the gaming venue.

At this point, most of the items on the gift stalls had been exchanged.

Members from the dance club and the tennis club walked over in a large group, drawing the attention of others. People gathered around to see what was happening.

The members of the student council were keeping track of time. “Time’s up! The game is over.”

Kaylee and her senior placed the bags filled with mineral water bottles on the table.

On the dance club’s side, two people came forward to place their bags. Two bags resembling small mountains were placed on the table, eliciting gasps from the onlookers.

“Wow, they’ve collected a lot of bottles!”

“At first glance, it doesn’t seem like there’s much difference. They both have quite a lot.”

“They’re really impressive to have picked up so many bottles.”

“They must have broken the record.”

The student council members looked at the bags in front of them and placed labels on each.

Later on, participants from other games came one after another, exchanging a few scattered bottles for keychains and small figurines.

After completing the count of bottles from the other participants, the official counting for the dance club and tennis club began.

However, they halted before counting the number of bottles.

Hattie took a step forward and spoke, challenging the situation.

“I want to report them for violating the rules.”

“Huh?”

“When we registered, there were only four people, including Violeta. Now they’ve brought a bunch of people. Isn’t this a violation of the rules?”

Zelena added. “Exactly, they started with just four people and now there are so many. Isn’t that a violation?”

Casey crossed her arms, her head held high. They’ve been finding loopholes from the beginning. Now, the number has more than doubled. If this isn’t considered a violation, we might as well forget about the rules in future games.

Their words resonated with the onlookers nearby.

The onlookers all chimed in.

“They are right. When we registered earlier, I also noticed there were only four of them. How come there are suddenly so many now?”

It’s indeed a violation.”

“If it’s a violation, should they be disqualified from participating?”

Amidst the crowd’s accusations, student council members exchanged glances, showing you a bit of helplessness.

“Is there anything else you want to say, Violeta?”

Violeta shook her head, saying, “If the registration was for only four people, and there’s a discrepancy in the number during the game, it’s indeed a violation.

There’s nothing more to say,”

Casey chuckled. “Let’s see how you can argue your way out of this one. There’s nothing much left to say this time, right?”

“You’ve violated the rules!”

Zelena’s eyes gleamed with satisfaction as she addressed Violeta, “Violeta, did you carefully read the game rules before participating? Next time, please pay closer attention. Gathering so many bottles and having to cancel our participation due to rule violations is a waste of effort. What a shame.”

Violeta suddenly smiled. “I mentioned that this situation is a violation, but I didn’t admit that we violated the rules”

Hattie asked. “You still refuse to admit that you violated the rules?”

Violetta ignored them and turned to the members of the student council.

“Hey, why don’t you bring out our registration form from earlier and see if we violated the rules?”

The registration forms were gathered, and the student council members opened their folders to search for the registration forms.

They retrieved Violeta’s registration form and quickly scanned through it.

The answer became clear in an instant.

“They didn’t violate the rules. On this registration form, not only are the four of them listed, but also the names of all the tennis club members.

“Huh?”

“What?”

The student council members presented the registration form to everyone at the scene.

“On this form, Violeta wrote the names of all the tennis club members. She registered on behalf of the entire group.

Everyone was left speechless.

It was like a sudden revelation, completely unbelievable.

Did Violeta plan this move?

Casey stared at Violeta with wide eyes and incredulously asked, “I don’t believe it. Violeta, do you remember the names of so many people?” Violeta placed her hands behind her back, smiling slightly. “I may not be good at many things, but I have a good memory. You can double-check the form yourself if you don’t believe me.”

A total of four registration forms were submitted earlier.

When the dance club members arrived, discussions broke out among the onlookers, and everyone eagerly watched the scene.

Only Violeta was seen focusing on in filling out the form at that time, and she was s filling in the names of all the filling the tennis club members!

Now, it was their turn to laugh.

Kaylee chuckled. “What’s the matter, you, continue Casey? You can gather all the club members to help you, can’t we have the tennis club members help us? Being narrow-minded is a pity. You’re all so petty!”

Casey’s face turned red with anger, unable to utter a single word.

 Hattie’s expression also didn’t look good. This was the second time she had been embarrassed by Violeta.

Who would have thought that Violeta was so cunning?

“All right, since they didn’t violate the rules, let’s count the bottles.”

The student council members neatly returned the forms and emptied the battles from the bags.

About ten minutes passed.

The data was now available.

“On Casey Lambert’s side, there are 124 bottles, while on Nessie Griun’s side, there are 131 bottles!”

Nessie Griun was the name of the senior.

Upon hearing the results, Kaylee and the others cheered joyfully, “Oh! We won.

We have more bottles than them!”

“Wait a moment!”

However, at that moment Zelena took out ten more small bottles from her bag. “I still have some here. I haven’t counted these yet!”

Seeing Zelena produce more bottles from her bag, everyone widened their eyes in surprise.

“Zelena, why are you bringing out bottles now?”

Zelena replied, “Why not? I am a participant, and these bottles were collected earlier. I just forgot to take them out!

“With these additional ten bottles, our total becomes 134, three more than yours!

“We should be the winners!”

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