“But I didn’t have much time to prepare, so-” While Hendrix was talking, he saw the fierce look in Domenic’s eyes through the rearview mirror.


    Recalling that Domenic always hated it when others made excuses, Hendrix quickly changed his tune.


    “Well, I mean, I’ll be more careful next time.


    But there’s one thing I don’t understand.


    Why’d you want to send Miss Stewart a dress?”


    Domenic shut hisptop and looked out of the window, his eyes zing over.


    “She got me something.


    It’s only right that I repay her.


    ”


    *


    The following day, Lindsey went back to school.


    After ss, she went to the counselor’s office and handed in the requested materials.


    Zrans University was renowned as one of the best universities in the city.


    Each year, before graduation, a representative from the outstanding graduates would be chosen to receive a prestigious medal.


    This medal served as a golden ticket into the city’s toppanies, and thepetition was incredibly fierce, but Lindsey was confident that it was hers for the taking.


    After all, she had consistently ranked at the top of her ss for four consecutive years.


    Additionally, she had published numerous articles in both local and international school magazines and had actively participated in various social service activities.


    It could be said that she possessed the most well-rounded skills in the school.


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    “Do you really believe you’ll be this year’s representative? Pah, dream on!”


    As soon as Lindsey walked out of the building, a harsh voice sounded from behind her.Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org.


    When she turned around, she spotted Nina Foster standing not far from her.


    Thetter crossed her arms over her chest and nced sideways at Lindsey, saying, “Do you know why I consistently received the first prize for the national schrship every year while you only


    managed to get second? Because these awards not only consider achievements but also ce great emphasis on one’s character.


    Lindsey Steward, your character just doesn’t measure up.


    ”


    Nina was in the same department as Lindsey, but they weren’t in the same ss.


    They both joined the Student Union and were selected as group leaders at the same time.


    Therefore, Nina had always regarded Lindsey as apetitor.


    In the final exam of each school year, Lindsey consistently secured the top position in the school, and her academic record surpassed that of Nina.


    However, despite Lindsey’s outstanding performance, Nina always managed to win the first prize of the national schrship, leaving Lindsey with only the second prize.


    Therefore, rumors started to circte the school, iming that Lindsey was never selected as the first-prize winner because of her bad conduct.


    In her three years of college, Lindsey had tried to ask for an exnation from the counselor and the leaders of the school many times, but she could never get a straight answer from them.


    In the past, Lindsey had often backed down in response to Nina’s ridicule and the school’s rumors.


    But after Chayce’s betrayal, she was now determined never to let others bully her.


    “Nina Foster, you im that my character is wed.


    Name one time I disyed any sign of bad conduct.


    Where’s your proof, huh? You don’t have a single shred of evidence, yet you spread rumors Like there’s no tomorrow.


    You’ve dragged my name through the mud time and time again, and you know what? That’s a crime, and I can sue you for nder.


    ”


    Lindsey spoke unhurriedly.


    There was a gentle smile on her face, but her eyes were bitingly cold.


    Still, what Lindsey said was true; Nina had zero evidence, which made her falter for a second, but she continued to put on a bold and arrogant front.


    “If anyone’s going to get that medal, it’s going to be me.


    Just you wait and see!”


    With that, Nina left with her head held high.


    Lindsey watched her go, her expression darkening slightly.