The inspection team members were caught off guard.They had been watching the competition peacefully from the audience. During the half-hour intermission, they had been casually chatting amongst themselves when a staff member suddenly rushed over and called them to the scene. The problem was, the s
Miranda replied, "It's neither good nor bad."Puzzled, Madison turned to look at Sebastian. He explained patiently, "Going last has its advantages. We get to observe how the first two teams answer and get a sense of the judges' questioning styles. The downside is that if someone lacks mental resili
Emilia broke into a smile. The next second, Santiago grabbed her hand. "What… What are you doing?" she asked, startled.Santiago had already climbed down from the chair. Instead of letting go, he tightened his grip. "Emi, we won the championship. Aren't you happy?""Of course I'm happy!" she replie
"By the way, I was the one who borrowed the hammer," Santiago said. "You guys don't even know how those two staff members looked at me. It was like I was a fugitive or a serial killer. "I had to explain for a long time. In the end, they still gave it to me even though I never really managed to clar
There was a garden outside the bar. Miranda stepped outside and answered the call with a smile, "Paul, we won first place.""Yes, I saw," he replied."Why don't you sound surprised at all?""Because I knew my girlfriend would definitely win.""You're being so confident. What if I lost?""Even if you
"Alright." Miranda sat down and took the fork Madison handed her. "How is it?" Madison's eyes sparkled, full of anticipation, like a child eagerly waiting for praise."Mm, it's delicious!" Miranda nodded in approval. "See! I knew you'd like it, Miranda. Let's order another one… No, two more!"Mira
Madison's shriek instantly drew everyone's attention. Miranda included. She spun on her heel and saw a man standing beneath a pine tree not far away. The tall man was gazing in her direction with a gentle smile on his face. Without hesitation, Miranda ran toward him, and she dove straight into his
Santiago grinned and said, "Of course, great minds think alike! And I'm the one with the great mind!"Emilia snorted. "I think it should be me instead!""Fine, you're the one with the big brain. I got influenced by you, which means you should be better than me!"Emilia was at a loss for words. Some
"Mrs. Jefferson, you're too kind," Mindy said.Susan had a pretty good impression of Mindy. It wasn't just because of the dress back then, but also because of Mindy's family background. She came from a truly prestigious and prominent lineage as a lady of the Garrison family. However, she met with m
"Felix? Susan?" Miranda exclaimed. She was momentarily stunned to see them standing at the front door with a suitcase. Her eyes widened in surprise. Paul turned to her and said helplessly, "Miranda… my parents are here."She quickly regained her composure and stepped forward with a smile. "Felix, S
Under Susan's gaze, Jenny felt a chill run down her spine. "You… Why are you acting so weird? Are you mute? You don't look like it from how you're dressed."She shot Susan a glare and muttered, "Crazy woman," before heading back into her apartment building. Susan stayed rooted to the spot. Her face
They made it back from the school to Harold's place just in time for dinner. After dinner, Lionel and his family said their goodbyes. Upon seeing this, Leonard's family made their exit right after. Jenny walked them to the door before collapsing onto the couch, clutching her lower back. "What a ti
Paul's genes ensured both good looks and a decent figure. On top of that, judging by how generous he was with his gifts, he clearly wasn't just an ordinary college professor. He probably came from an affluent family. Elite families like his often went back several generations, which meant his rela
Since it was the end of the year, the students were all on holiday. The vast school grounds felt a little deserted. Dallas Urban, the school's security guard, noticed Lionel coming from a distance. He stepped out of the guard booth and greeted him cheerfully, "Mr. Sutton!" Then his gaze landed on
"There's still a pile of pots and pans in the kitchen waiting to be cleaned," Jenny complained."I'm just like a maid that's born to toil endlessly, unlike you who can enjoy such an easy life. "You should really learn from Lionel. He cooks every time they host a gathering. You two are brothers, but
"I'm cooking something," Paul said. "Why are you cooking this late at night?" Susan asked. "I wanted a midnight snack."Susan knew her son didn't normally eat late. Clearly, he was cooking for someone else. The thought worsened her mood. "When are you planning to come back to Elgerson?" she asked
Suddenly, Miranda stopped walking. She turned to face Paul and said seriously, "Thank you, Paul, for coming to Lumberville to spend Christmas with me. And… thank you for being in my life."Paul was slightly taken aback. Then, he gently squeezed her hand. "You dummy. I should be the one thanking you.