The moment Victor heard that familiar voice, a chill ran down his spine. The only person he feared more than his grandfather was his older sister, Rebecca.
Since they were kids, Rebecca had always known how to put him in his place. While he was busy stuck in video games, she was out there collecting awards. His grades were abysmal, while hers were always at the top. By her freshman year of colleg she was already interning at the family business as their grandfathers assistant.
But there was someone else who reacted sharply to Rebeccas voice-Winona. No matter how hard Winona tried to impres her. Rebecca always looked down on her, often reminding her that she only got engaged with Victor because of her connection to Yvettes late mother.
Winona endured a lot of mistreatment from Rebecca but felt powerless to fight back. She wanted to marry into the Carter family, and Rebecca was a key player in that game. So, Winona had to keep playing nice, even if it stung.
Rebecca strode in, flanked by four sharply-dressed bodyguards. Her high heels clicked loudly on the floor.
Rebecca, what are you doing here? The moment Victor saw her face, he knew she was furious. What could possibly upset her? Im just teaching someone a lesson, right?!
Rebecca marched straight up to Yvette. The guys surrounding Yvette quickly stepped aside, understanding that crossing
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Are you Yvette? Rebecca asked, her tone sharp.
Yvette calmly nodded, her expression cool, unfazed by Rebeccas fierce energy. In fact, she seemed to hold her own against
Rebecca
Rebecca felt it and her heart sank-Yvette was complicated as she expected. Victor, get over here.
Victors face darkened-with all eyes on him, Rebecca showed no concern for his feelings. But disobeying her was tough, so he walked over obediently. As he passed Winona, she instinctively reached out to him, grabbing his arm.
Winona, you.... Victor hesitated. He didnt want to go over there either.
In front of everyone, Ms. Chambers, maybe its best if we stop this tug-of-war. Its just not a good look, Rebecca said sharply
Winonas eyes turned red again, defiance creeping into her voice Rebecca, Im already engaged to Victor. I...
Rebecca scoffed, her tone cutting. Engaged? You havent even had your engagement party yet. Our families havent exchanged gifts or anything. Its way too early for that. Plus, back then, my family agreed to the marriage with Yvette, not
you
Victor felt like Rebecca was crossing a line. Seeing Winona in tears, he quickly stepped in. Rebecca, Im not marrying Yvette. I only want to marry Winona.
Victors declaration didnt lifi Winonas spirits at all. The strange looks from the crowd made her so embarrassed she couldnt even look up. With despair in her eyes, she glanced at Victor before bolting away.
Victorined to chase after her, but Rebeccas bodyguards blocked his path. He struggled for a moment, but a sharp look from Rebecca made hip stop. He thought Winona was reasonable and would understand if he cooled things down later. Plus, he figured it was better to May put than to deal with his sisters anger
Once Victor settled down, Rebecca turned to Yvette, her tour pointed. Ms. Zeller, lets be reasonable. I dont know where you found that hacker, but this is Seacrity, and our families have always had a good relationship. Its not worth making enemies over someone from the outside.
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She glanced at John and continued, About Johns injuries, the Carter family will take full responsibility. Well even cover his college expenses for four years. As for those who tried to attack you, feel free to deal with them
Rebecca delivered her words smoothly but left out Victors involvement in what happened. Her tone sounded sincere, but there was a hidden threat beneath it.
Yvette remained calm, an air of arrogance on her face. Apologize.
Rebecca paused, her frustration bubbling just below the surface, Reluctantly, she motioned for security to bring Victor over. Go apologize to Ms. Zeller
Victor stared at Rebecca, his eyes wide in disbelief.
Rebecca shot Victor a look, her eyes blazing with disappointment. Apologize, or Ill freeze all your accounts and take away your sports car
Whats Rebecca thinking? The Chambers family doesnt hold a candle to the Carter family. Why would I have to apologize to Yvette? Victor felt like he was losing it. But it was clear Rebecca wasnt joking. If he didnt apologize, she would really cut him off.
Reluctantly, Victor muttered, Tm sorry.
Not to me. To him, said Yvette.
Victor followed Yvettes finger and saw John, the guy he had just hit.
Rage boiled inside Victor. John looked just as stunned, and even Tobias seemed taken aback. The crowd around them was dead silent
Rebeccas expression shifted, and she thought Yvette was pushing it too far. Yvette asking for an apology was one thing-it wasnt embarrassing, especially since both the Carter and Chambers families were part of the four major families. But now, demanding that Victor apologize to some nobody? That was outrageous and downright arrogant.
Victor straightened his shoulders, convinced Rebecca wouldnt make him go through with that.
The atmosphere grew tense. Yvette and Rebecca stared each other down-one calm and collected, the other fierce and demanding. The crowd held its breath,
Rebecca stayed silent. Suddenly, one of her bodyguards handed her a phone. After a brief conversation, Rebeccas face darkened, and her gaze turned steely as she stared at Yvette.
Yvette was unfazed, even smiling at her, as if she knew exactly what the phone said.
After hanging up, Rebecca took a deep breath. Go apologize to this guy, Victor.
Rebecca is actually making me apologize to John? Victor couldnt believe his ears. Have you lost your mind? Im not doing it! No way!
Rebecca glanced at him and without hesitation, slapped him hard across the face.
The sting of the slap sent Victor spiraling, Rebeccas cold, unforgiving look pierced through him. Within moments, he was living one of the most humiliating experiences of his life-being forced to apologize to someone he had hit and looked
down on
Rebecca felt a wave of sympathy for her brother, but there was nothing she could do right now.
After a moment, Victor finally lifted his head. Elis left cheek still throbbed from the slap, and his eyes were filled with anger. He turned to John and managed to mumble, Tm sorry, before pushing past the bodyguard and rushing outside.
John stood there, stunned. Did Victor really just apologize to me? Is this actually happening? He pinched his thigh hard. Wait, it doesnt hurt. Am I dreaming? Is this some kind of fluke?
John, why are you pinching me? Tobias asked, looking puzzled after feeling a couple of sharp jabs while John remained in a dare.
Its real! John felt tears welling up in his eyes. Suddenly, a flicker of hope sparked within him. No one could grasp how important Victors apology was. Without it, todays events would be a dark cloud haunting him, making his future meaningless.
Ms. Zeller, are you happy now? Can you finally tell your friends to back off? Rebecca asked coldly.
Yvette didnt answer. Rebecca took a step forward but caught her bodyguard silently signaling, Its over.
Who is she? How does she know that top hacker? Rebecca racked her brain but couldnt come up with an answer. Yet, by the time she realized it was Yvette, it was too late.
Now, she just said, Tell Mr. Zachary Chambers, we wont forget this. Well be back.
Yvette remained unfazed. Her flawless face showed no emotion, and she even yawned right in front of Rebecca.
So arrogant Rebecca didnt want to stick around for even a moment longer. She stormed off, her bodyguard following behind.
The crowd had just witnessed something they might never see again-Yvette making Victor apologize to John. In just a few hours, the drama had unfolded dramatically, and the audience was on edge the entire time.
By the end of the day, Argrol Universitys campus forum was buzzing once again. But this time, it wasnt gossip about Yvette but all about school violence and bullying. Many didnt expect this incident would lead to years of peace from bullying at Argrol University
The crowd dispersed from the basketball court, and only Yvette and John remained.