Chapter 308
Chapter 308 Brookstone High School
The English contest was being held at Brookstone High School in Kingston; all participants were required to check in a day early.
Sebastian had wanted to drive her there, but she refused; she didn’t want to make a spectacle of herself. So, she grabbed a cab and headed to the designated location.
When she arrived, the entrance of Brookstone High School was already lined with cars, most of them belonging to parents dropping off their children for the contest.
Lillian tugged the brim of her baseball cap lower, got out of the cab, and walked toward the school. One glance at Brookstone High, and she had to admit-it truly deserved its reputation as the top-ranked high school in Kingston.
The front gate stood tall and imposing, its arched design sleek and modern, with a distinct touch of technology woven into its grandeur. The bold letters “Brookstone High School” curved elegantly above the entrance, with a smaller inscription to the side, crediting the donor.
Suddenly, a Maybach glided up to the curb. Even in Kingston, where luxury cars were as common as the air, the sight of it pulling up in front of a school was enough to draw attention.
The moment the car stopped, the driver hurried out to open the rear door. A pair of pink kitten heels stepped onto the pavement; a girl emerged in a white dress topped with a pale pink long coat, her long, straight hair spilling over her shoulders, her expression confident, almost haughty.
On the other side, a man and a woman stepped out. The woman was dressed in a teal cheongsam paired with a matching coat, her smile bright and polished, her beauty striking.
The man beside her was tall and handsome in a sharply tailored suit; his hair was meticulously styled, every strand in place, and his polished leather shoes gleamed in the morning light. He looked every inch the picture of success.
It was impossible not to notice them; heads turned, eyes filled with envy as the family walked forward.
Lillian’s gaze followed them, her eyes darkening, sharp and cold. A perfect little family, loving parents, a well-mannered daughter, a picture-perfect scene that will always draw attention anywhere they
Vivian took the handbag the driver handed her and passed it to Chloe, her smile warm. “Do your best in this contest. It could really boost your SAT score, so don’t take it lightly p>
Chloe accepted the bag with a sweet, obedient smile. “Don’t worry, mom; I won’t let
you down p>
Vivian reached up and brushed the hair away from her daughter’s face, her expression full of tenderness. “That’s my good girl. My pride and joy p>
Henry, playing the doting father, smiled as well. “If you take first place this time, I’ll grant you one wish-anything you want p>
Chloe’s eyes sparkled with excitement. “You said it! No backing out, okay p>
“When have I ever broken a promise to you p>
Vivian watched the affectionate scene between father and daughter, but for some reason, the image of that girl’s face-the one she’d seen that day-flashed through her mind, leaving her unsettled.
Even though the investigation had confirmed that the girl had been sold off to some remote mountain village, Vivian couldn’t quite shake her unease.
“Mom p>
Chloe’s voice snapped her out of her thoughts.
“Mom, what’s wrong? You look pale all of a sudden.” Chloe tilted her head, sensing a flicker of panic in her mother’s eyes.
“Yeah, are you okay?” Henry asked, concerned.
Vivian forced a smile, though it looked strained. “It’s nothing. I guess I haven’t been sleeping well lately; I’m just a little out of it. Go on, get inside-your contest’s more important p>
Chloe hesitated but nodded, still looking worried. “Then you two head home; I’ll go on in.” She turned and headed toward the school.
Lillian watched as the couple climbed back into the car. Slowly, her clenched fists loosened, the hatred in her eyes fading as she whispered under her breath, “Long time no see… dear father p>
Following the signs posted around campus, she found her way to the designated assembly area for all the participants.
The large lecture hall was already more than half full when she stepped inside.
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