Chapter 12 Why Are You in Crestwood High?
“If a handsome guy like William were pursuing me, I would have said yes a long time ago,” said Melanie. Stephanie lowered her eyes. Her mind was filled with a whirlwind of thoughts. The whole school was aware of William’s affection for Stephanie. He would bring her gifts daily, but she never agreed to be with him. What they didn’t know was that, although William dropped by every day, he never confessed his feelings to her. He would simply leave the gifts and leave without giving her a glance. How could she agree to that? In the past, she might have regretted it. Ever since she laid eyes on that stunning man at the party, she found the boys at school lacking in comparison.
Despite being the second son of the Tates, William held no real power. It was common knowledge that the entire family was under the control of his older brother, George. The Burnetts and the Tates had a long-standing friendship. If Stephanie could seize the opportunity to get close to George, she could potentially become the mistress of the Tates in the future. The mere thought of it sent shivers of excitement down her spine. … Outside the school gates. A Rolls-Royce gleamed in the sunlight. The sight attracted numerous onlookers who couldn’t resist to pause their steps and admire it; some even attempted to get a closer look. However, upon noticing the license plate bearing the distinctive Tates emblem, they awkwardly walked away. That was Tates’s vehicle. Offending the Tates inadvertently could spell trouble in Adonio City. Inside the car, a man in a suit furrowed his brow as he gazed out the window. Occasionally, he would check the time on his wristwatch. Beside him, the personal assistant, Danny Jarvis, observed his president’s anxious demeanor. He touched his nose and said in a low voice, “Mr. William won’t finish school for another half an hour. If you’re truly worried about him, should I message him to come out as soon as he finishes his class?” George’s cold gaze shot at him and said, “Why would you think I’m waiting for him?” Danny was momentarily puzzled and asked,
“Huh?” Other than Mr. William, no one else from the family attend school there. If we aren’t here to pick up Mr. William, then who are we here for? As the school bell rang, students left the building. Stephanie immediately spotted the luxurious car parked at the school gates. Her eyes lit up. She casually brushed her fingers through her hair and attire. After that, she headed toward the car and knocked on the door. “Wow, isn’t that Tates’s car? I’ve seen it in magazines. It’s worth millions!”
“Look, isn’t that Stephanie? She actually walked over there.”
“I heard William Tate is studying in our school, and he’s currently pursuing her. I guess that car is here to pick her up.”
“How can she be so lucky? Good family background, pretty looks, and an outstanding suitor.” Envious whispers reached Stephanie’s ears. It fueled her sense of vanity, as she couldn’t help but smirk. The sort of things she possessed were something these individuals could only dream of. Danny heard the knocking on the car door. He curiously peered outside and saw the beautiful face of a girl. Could it be that Mr. Tate was waiting for this girl? He asked, “Mr. Tate, should I open the door?” Looking up, George’s expression of disgust couldn’t be more obvious. Danny’s hand on the door immediately retreated. He recoiled as he sat on the side, trying to blend into the background. Stephanie knocked for a while, but there was no response from inside. Onlookers couldn’t help but start gossiping at the sight. Her face flushed with embarrassment.
No, I couldn’t give up. She cleared her throat. “George, are you in there? It’s Stephanie. We met each other at my home last night,” said Stephanie. Still, there was silence. The mocking whispers around her grew louder. When Stephanie found herself in a dilemma, a clear voice belonging to a teenage boy suddenly rang out, “Why are you knocking on my car door?” Turning, she saw William, who had just come out of school. Stephanie couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief at the sight of him. She smiled sweetly and said, “William, my driver couldn’t come today. Could you give me a ride?” William coldly replied, “No.” What? Stephanie was rendered speechless. Didn’t he say he like me? Is this the attitude of someone who likes me? William was not as delicate as Stephanie. He reached out and banged on the car window and shouted loudly, “Open the door! It’s freaking hot outside! Open now!” Sitting inside, Danny didn’t dare to move without receiving any instructions from his boss. George was seated in the back seat with a furrowed brow. He lightly touched the watch on his left hand and ignored the sound of the window being tapped beside him. He appeared calm. Suddenly, he seemed to catch something out of the corner of his eye. His dull eyes twinkled with liveliness and started to shine brightly. He grinned happily. George adjusted his tie and straightened his cuffs before saying, “Open the door.”
Danny was taken aback and quickly responded, “Yes, Mr. Tate.” As soon as Danny opened the door, a hand slapped him hard on the forehead. “Mr. William, be gentle!” William rubbed his slightly numb wrist and complained, “I’ve been knocking for such a long time, but you refused to open the door. I thought there was no one inside.” Danny was speechless. Why would you knock for a long time when you thought there was no one inside? William was about to step into the car when he saw a stern-looking man in the back seat. He cowardly pulled back his leg and said, “Hello, George.” He thought only the driver had come to pick him up and was surprised that George had come too. Ever since he started playing esports, George has been ignoring him. Was his sudden appearance today a sign that he had come to appreciate e-sports? William’s eyes lit up, and he leaned forward with a smile.
He said, “George, do you think I have a bright future? Is that it?”
“Get lost!” Before he could finish his sentence, George coldly interrupted. Then, William saw his older brother leave the car, passing by him without a second glance and slowly walking away. At that moment, Milly was looking at Stephanie, who blocked her path in annoyance. Just now, Stephanie was firmly rejected by William and found herself embarrassed. She was about to find a way to leave when she suddenly caught sight of Milly walking out of the school. Instantly, she forgot about the embarrassment. Stephanie rushed forward in shock and stopped Milly, asking, “Why did you come out of my school?”
