Chapter 3: Freshmen Orientation Ceremony

Is it enough?

Enough?

Enough?

Aurora Geordie listened to those words echoing in her ears, instantly blushing with understanding...

Herbert Bradley seriously considered the matter: "Twenty minutes really isn't enough."

In the end, he decided to handle his affairs first. His wife was already married, and he couldn't just run away; there would be plenty of time in the future. But the matters in Europe could not be delayed. After instructing Dennis Boyle and Harry on some things, he patted Aurora Geordie's ragged hair and hurriedly left, leaving her holding a bowl of food, utterly confused.

After seeing Herbert Bradley off, Harry drove Aurora Geordie to the most prestigious rich residential area in the capital—Imperial Palace.

Imperial Palace is located in the heart of the capital, where every inch of land is worth its weight in gold. It is the best property in the area, with only ten houses, each equipped with a spacious garden and garage, and even a pond and rockery. The market value of each house is in the hundreds of millions, and the owners are extraordinary figures.

Standing in front of the grand and magnificent villa that resembled an ancient European castle, Aurora Geordie was once again stunned.

Harry: "The houses in this community were built by the boss's own company. He kept two for himself. This is No. 8. If you don't like No. 8, you can stay at the quadrangle courtyard in No. 1. The ancient imperial palace is right across the street, and you can visit whenever you want."

"The boss's credit card has unlimited spending power. Here's another bank card with about seven or eight million. Use it up before the boss returns."

Apart from being stunned, Aurora Geordie couldn't find any other expression. She felt that her life would never be the same...

One year later.

In the golden month of September, it was the time for freshmen to report to the Capital University.

Capital University is the top university in the entire country, having nurtured countless elites who have made their mark in various fields across the country and even the world. Those who get into Capital University are the cream of the crop, almost all of them being the top scorers in their respective provinces and cities.

Getting into Capital University was Aurora Geordie's life goal. As long as she could get in, her life would change. This was her only chance to change her fate.

But unexpectedly, in the most crucial year of the college entrance exam, she was expelled from school. No school was willing to take her, despite her exceptional grades. All she needed was a meal in the cafeteria and a bed in an eight-person dormitory, and she could guarantee admission to Capital University...

On the first day of school, the entrance of Capital University was crowded with people, and the luxury cars coming and going caused traffic congestion. Shuttle buses departed from the school gate, slowly making their way to the various departments.

Suddenly, a Yamaha motorcycle roared past the shuttle bus. The girl on the bike leaned low, firmly gripping the handlebars, like a nimble little cheetah. Her black curly hair hung down to her waist, and her midriff-baring outfit exposed her slender waist, showing off her attractive abs. Her tight leather pants accentuated her tall and slim figure, exuding a wild charm.

Everyone turned to look at the girl on the motorcycle. Capital University was the most prestigious institution in the country, exuding seriousness and dignity. The sudden appearance of a wild little leopard cat caught everyone's attention, and they wondered which department she belonged to.

The motorcycle stopped at the parking lot outside the school auditorium. The girl got off, revealing a face with flawless, snow-white skin.

Aurora Geordie locked the bike, took off her sunglasses, twirled her keychain, and walked toward the school auditorium. Today, all the freshmen had to attend the welcome ceremony.

A lot had happened in the past year, and she seemed to have become a different person—cold, elegant, and confident. She was no longer the bookworm who only knew how to study, and she had finally achieved her dream of getting into Capital University.

It was also time to meet old acquaintances. She wondered how those who had once wronged her were doing now. She was actually a bit curious...

No one dared to skip the freshman welcome ceremony at Capital University, and the auditorium gradually filled up.

This year, thousands of new students were enrolled, coming from all over the country. Some came from ordinary families, while others were from wealthy backgrounds. Besides academic geniuses, Capital University also had a group of nobles whose families paid six or seven-figure donations to ensure their children's admission, even if their grades were slightly lower.

Aurora Geordie found a seat, and her bold midriff-baring outfit and lightly made-up, striking face drew a lot of attention.

She had barely sat down when a commotion broke out.

"Murray is here!"

"Is that Murray Poe, the one from the famous Zhang family who scored 736 on the college entrance exam? Isn't he a sophomore? Why is he at the freshman welcome ceremony?"

"Oh my God, Murray is so handsome!"

Amidst the admiration of the crowd, a boy dressed in a black suit, looking like a prince, walked into the auditorium. This boy was no ordinary person; he was Murray Poe, the eldest son of the Zhang family, a real estate tycoon in the southern part of the capital.

Murray Poe had scored 715 out of 750 on the college entrance exam. Born into a prominent family and exceptionally capable, coupled with his handsome and charming appearance, he quickly became a star among the students.

He was also Aurora Geordie's ex-boyfriend.

But that was a long, long time ago...

Aurora Geordie raised her eyes to glance at the person in the spotlight, giving a sly smile.

Murray Poe walked in with poise, basking in the admiring gazes of the crowd, calm and dignified, almost perfect. Suddenly, he felt a familiar gaze among the crowd, but when he looked for it, it had already disappeared.

He thought he saw Aurora Geordie.

Aurora Geordie, his ex-girlfriend. They had planned to enter Capital University together and get engaged after graduation. But he had kept his promise, while she had been with another man and even gotten pregnant...

Murray Poe narrowed his eyes, pushing Aurora Geordie out of his mind. A woman who would do anything, even sell herself, to climb the social ladder was not worthy of him!

"Murray, you're here!" a melodious voice called out in surprise. A girl in a knee-length skirt ran over to Murray Poe, like a joyful fairy throwing herself into the arms of her beloved prince, eliciting envious gasps from the other girls.

Seeing the fairy-like girl, Murray Poe's expression softened. The girl in front of him was as pure as a fairy, having grown up in luxury without knowing the hardships of the world. She was innocent and kind, unlike Aurora Geordie, who had always been ambitious. Only such a girl was worthy of him!

The girl was Nicole Palmer, the daughter of Liu's Technology, and her relationship with Murray Poe could be considered a perfect match. They would soon be engaged.

Another elegantly dressed girl happily linked her arm with Murray Poe's other arm, coquettishly saying, "Brother, you can't forget about me just because you have a girlfriend!"

Murray Poe looked at his sister, May Cowper, with infinite fondness: "How could I not come when two princesses invite me?"

The three of them, handsome and beautiful, were particularly eye-catching. They found seats amid the envious gazes of their classmates.

The boys envied Murray Poe for his background and capabilities. Although he was only a sophomore, he was already a pillar of his family's business. The girls envied the two girls by Murray Poe's side, wishing they had such a perfect boyfriend and brother.

The welcome ceremony began, and the leaders started speaking. The audience was nearly falling asleep, but no one dared to leave since the school leaders were sitting in the front row.

Nicole Palmer and May Cowper started chatting in low voices, discussing jewelry and fashion. Suddenly, Nicole Palmer sighed dramatically: "Murray, do you think Mengxian might have also gotten into Capital University? Will we see her again? She was so good at studying, getting into Capital University would be a breeze for her!"

Before Murray Poe could respond, May Cowper sneered: "With the scandal of her pregnancy, which school would dare to accept her after she was expelled? Does that poor girl even have the money for tuition?"

The Zhang family had never approved of Murray Poe's relationship with Aurora Geordie, whom they saw as a commoner trying to marry into a wealthy family. May Cowper especially disliked her, and her words were filled with disdain.

Nicole Palmer quickly said, "Yaoyao, don't say that. Mengxian must have had some unavoidable reason! Maybe things weren't as we thought."

Murray Poe shook his head, affectionately pinching Nicole Palmer's perky nose: "You, always so kind!"

"Murray..." Nicole Palmer blushed, looking like a shy deer, pure and innocent. That purity was what had touched Murray Poe the most.

Just then, a loud voice came over the loudspeaker: "Next, please welcome the new student representative, Aurora Geordie from the School of Economics and Business Administration, to give a speech."

A tall and confident girl walked onto the stage, standing in front of thousands of freshmen. Her flashy midriff-baring outfit made her stand out among the scholarly and elegant students. All the spotlights focused on her, and every pore of her body seemed to glow.##### Oh, the new students were in a daze.