The younger generation of the Scott family was at each other’s throats, fighting for the shares left behind by their late patriarch.
At a time like this, even the smallest mistake could be turned into a weapon.
Juliette would never let her brother ruin her plans, but she also wouldn’t take kindly to being used by me.
Before leaving, she shot me an emotionless glance, as if I were nothing more than an ant on the side of the road.
The message in her eyes was clear—once the internal power struggle in the Scott family settled, Nicholas would be free to deal with me however he pleased.
I met her gaze head-on and silently mouthed, “See you next time.”
…
Stacy stared at me for a long moment before suddenly breaking into a laugh.
“Juliette Scott actually showed up here… I see now. You’ve come back from the past too.”
She gave me a smug, taunting look.
“But so what? Now, I’m Nicholas’ first love. You’re the one getting bullied. And once the Scott family sorts out their internal mess, let’s see who’s left to save you.”
With that, she strutted out, her confidence unshaken.
The equipment room was quiet again, leaving only me and Sophie’s group behind.
“Lucy, since you’re fine, we’ll be heading out first,” Sophie said, gripping her old, chipped cell phone tightly.
She forced a weak smile.
“Wait.”
I stopped her.
“The monthly exam results came out today. Don’t you have any questions you need help with?”
She froze mid-step, staring at me in disbelief.
