shuhaige
Chapter 37
As the video played, the boys in the class were visibly awestruck. They watched, slack-jawed, clearly impressed. The only thing that left them wanting more was seeing her face.
When the video ended, Ged beamed with satisfaction. “See? I told you. Never doubt my taste.”
While the boys were captivated, the girls had a very different reaction. One girl scoffed. “Once she takes off that mask, she’s probably just a plain Jane.”
“I bet she’s not much to look at. Otherwise, why would she be hiding behind a mask?” another girl chimed in.
“Exactly, she must look awful the other girls agreed, nodding in unison.This text is property of Nô/velD/rama.Org.
Ged, enraged by their comments, snapped, “Shut up, you bunch of haters! Even if she didn’t have a face, she’d still be more enchanting than any of you! I know why you’re putting her down-you’re all just jealous!”
The girls, incensed by Ged’s outburst, began shouting back at him, and a few even threatened to throw punches.
Tiffany couldn’t help but twitch at the scene. She never imagined Ged would actually stand up for her.
If Ged knew that the girl in the video is me, I wonder how he’d react, Tiffany mused, a grin spreading across her face. “He’d probably be so shocked he’d pass out
Tiffany’s laughter drew everyone’s attention. Ged walked over to her desk and said, “Tiffany, you’re a beautiful girl, and I know you’re not the type to be jealous like the others. Tell me, do you think the girl in the video is beautiful?”
Tiffany was caught off guard by the question and struggled to keep a straight face. She nodded and said, “Of course she’s beautiful. She’s the most beautiful woman in the world!”
Ged grinned with satisfaction. “Well, well, well, you’re a cool girl All right, from now on, I won’t give you any more trouble. Tiffany wasn’t pleased. She thought, ‘For God’s sake, does he think I’m just agreeing with him to flatter him? Looks like I need to teach him a lesson again.
As the day’s classes wrapped up, Tiffany headed back to her dorm. She received a call from Caleb, who reported that the initial results of the ad were promising. Now, it was a matter of whether the clothing sales would follow suit.
Tiffany asked Caleb to keep her identity under wraps and then ended the call.
Tomorrow was Saturday, and she had to attend her brother’s hacker competition. She packed her bag and left the school. Charlie and his wife, feeling guilty, had been taking care of Sandra, sometimes to the point of neglecting Tiffany
As Tiffany left the school, the car that was supposed to pick her up was already on its way to the hospital with Sandra for wound check, promising to return for her later.
Tiffany was about to hail a cab when a sleek black Rolls-Royce pulled up right in front of her. The window slid down. revealing Richard’s face.
“Get in, Richard said with his usual cold demeanor.
Having become accustomed to Richard through their previous encounters. Tiffany no longer felt the need to be cautious. Without hesitation, she got into the car.
It was only after she settled into the backseat that she realized Sidney was behind the wheel.
“Hi there,” Sidney said with a broad smile, waving at Tiffany. “Fancy seeing you again.”
“It’s been a while, Tiffany replied with a polite nod.
But Tiffany couldn’t shake the feeling that Sidney’s gaze toward her and Richard seemed oddly intimate, like they were a couple.
Unbeknownst to Tiffany, it was actually Sidney’s doing that had led her to run into Richard at the school gate. Five minutes earlier, Richard and Sidney had been driving nearby. Sidney had playfully suggested, “We’re close to Tiffany’s school. Should we drop by?”
What had started as a casual joke took an unexpected turn when Richard, pausing in his paperwork, simply replied, “Sure.”
Sidney, surprised, couldn’t resist asking, “And that necklace suddenly appearing around your neck-don’t tell me it’s a gift from that girl?”
Richard shot him a sideways glance and said. “That’s none of your business.”
Though Richard didn’t directly confirm it, Sidney, knowing Richard well, understood he’d guessed correctly.
That was why Sidney now looked at Tiffany with a mix of admiration and curiosity. After all, a woman who could capture Richard’s interest was a rare and intriguing find.
Tiffany shifted uncomfortably under Sidney’s gaze, moving slightly away from Richard to avoid any potential misunderstandings. This subtle shift seemed to irritate Richard
Richard threw a chilly glance at Sidney, who immediately recoiled, focusing intently on driving and falling silent.
Tiffany tried to lighten the mood. “So, what are you two doing around here?”
“Just passing through,” Richard said without a hint of emotion. He then added, “Are you free tomorrow? I need a favor.” “Tomorrow?” Tiffany hesitated, remembering she had promised Eric she’d go with him to the hacker competition.
Richard, sensing her hesitation, spoke again. “The day after works too.”
“Okay!” Tiffany agreed, then suddenly realized she hadn’t asked the crucial question. “What do you need help with?”
“You’ll find out the day after, Richard replied, his dark eyes holding a mysterious depth.
Sidney, observing the interaction, couldn’t help but chuckle to himself. I thought Richard was clueless about asking girls out, but it turns out he’s pretty sharp, Sidney thought.