Chapter 37 Playing the Recording in Public
Stephanie clenched her fists tightly. Her eyes betrayed a fierce resentment she couldn’t conceal.
She never expected that Milly would pull such a stunt on her.
Everything was fine yesterday. She had agreed to explain it to the teacher and spare herself from apologising on stage. Yet, just moments ago, the teacher informed her that no one had spoken up for her. and she still had to apologise on stage or face disciplinary consequences that could delay her graduation.
And Jordan was present. Wasn’t this a direct insult?
Milly, that b*tch must be orchestrating this deliberately!
As she seethed with anger, she suddenly saw a familiar figure in her peripheral vision.
“Melanie, why did you just arrive? I’ve been waiting for you. Stephanie’s eyes sparkled as she hurried over, adopting a more sweet tone, ‘I don’t understand what’s wrong with my sister. She promised to speak up. for us, but now she’s returned to her word. It’s truly exasperating.
Melanie ignored her words, bypassing her and heading to the back of the line.
Stephanie was taken aback.
What’s wrong with Melanie? Something seems off. Given her previous temperament, she would have confronted Milly if she had heard such words. Why is she so subdued today?
Compelled to follow, she stood beside Melanie, feigning urgency in her voice. “Melanie, what’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell? If you’re unwell, inform the teacher and return to the classroom. I’ll apologise on your behalf when I take the stage.”
Upon hearing this, Melanie nearly burst into laughter.
Apologise on my behalf? You are likely planning to push all the blame on me when you go up there.
She had been so naive before, failing to notice such blatant intentions and foolishly allowing herself to be used as a scapegoat..
With this realisation, she gazed expressionlessly at Stephanie and asked coldly, “Stephanie, let me ask you. – Are we best friends?”
Taken aback by her gaze, Stephanie nodded quickly. “Yes, we are.”
Melanie sneered sarcastically. “Best friends? Do you know that my family went bankrupt because of you?”
Upon hearing this, Stephanie’s expression changed. She had been preoccupied with navigating the current situation and had forgotten that Melanie had called her the previous night to disclose their family’s financial ruin.
No wonder she has been acting strangely since her arrival, her face filled with despair and desolation.
But how was their family’s bankruptcy my fault?
“Melanie, I know what happened to your family, and I empathise with you. I told you I would speak with
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trivial matter? I am genuinely disappointed in you
Listening to Stephanie’s defence, Melanie found it utterly absurd. She’s still trying to push everything on me. What am I expecting?
Yet, seeing her like this, Melanie found it amusing. Unable to contain herself, she burst into laughter. “Stephanie, do you genuinely believe that the Spencer family went bankrupt because of Jordan? While the Spencers may not be as affluent as the Burnetts, we have a sturdy foundation that cannot easily be dismantled by the Burnetts overnight. Those targeting the Spencer family to support Milly are from even higher, perhaps even top–tier, prominent family.
“And I couldn’t help but laugh when I saw Jordan earlier. You’ve always claimed to be the darling of your family, the apple of their eye. But why did I spot him standing next to Milly? Not only him, Mr. Tate, Mr. William, and even Anthony, too.
“Hahaha. Stephanie, you are truly pitiful. Milly has received so much more than you without even trying. You are quite laughable. Hahaha
Melanie genuinely found it amusing, laughing with a strong sense of sarcasm and disdain, even shedding tears from laughter, bending over in amusement.
Stephanie was provoked by her mocking laughter, her eyes red with anger. Each word felt like a jab at her wounds.
Jordan favoured Milly, George was Milly’s fiancé, William was Milly’s loyal follower, and even Anthony was gradually accepting Milly’s influence.
It seemed like everyone had changed.
Stephanie’s face turned livid, clenching her fists tightly to maintain
went bankrupt? You may no longer be the pampered little princess mposure. “So what if your family
without Jordan and Anthony. I am still the jewel of the Burnetts.
but I still have my other brothers even
“Jewel of the Burnetts?” Melanie wiped away tears of laughter, gazing at her with a mocking glint in her
eyes.
“Stephanie, as we were once desk mates, I’ll remind you to cherish the present. You cannot compete with Milly. You have only just begun to covet what she disdains. What do you have to rival her?”
Listening to her sarcasm, Stephanie’s expression fluctuated. “You-”
Just then, the loudspeaker on stage coincidentally sounded, emitting a sharp and piercing noise. “Next, before the student representatives speak, we will invite two students who made mistakes to come on stage to reflect and apologise…”
Melanie ignored her and stood boldly beneath the national flag.
“I am Melanie from Class 3D of the senior year. I sincerely apologise to Milly from Class 3A for wrongly accusing you of cheating on the exam. It was my error to doubt your abilities. Please forgive me for my misunderstanding
Stephanie watched Melanie making her apology on stage and couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Phew, I’m glad Melanie didn’t rat me out about my instigation, a stroke of luck amidst misfortune. Even if Jordan finds out I misunderstood Milly, I can just go home and cry, explain myself, and pin it all on
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Melanie’s evil influence. I don’t think Jordan will dwell on it too much.
Melanie seemed to sense her gaze and abruptly turned to look at her, her eyes cold and filled with relentless animosity.
Stephanie shuddered, a sense of foreboding washing over her.
Having been friends for so long, even if Stephanie wasn’t genuine towards her, there was still some understanding between them. She cares so much about her reputation. She must have felt relieved I didn’t rat her out.
Well, let her revel in that relief for now. But soon, it would be time for a comeback. And that feeling wouldn’t sit well with her, would it?
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