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She quickly turned her face away and covered her lips with both hands. “How… How could you…”
“I’m sorry, Isabel, 1… I didn’t mean to,” Blake said, feeling guilty.
He then used his hands to push himself away and move to the side.
Only then did Isabel manage to get up. Her face was flushed as she said, “You… you practice on your own.
I’m leaving!”
Blake was speechless.
He stood there, frozen..
After a long pause, he touched his lips, as if still lingering on the scent of her.
Her lips were so soft, like cotton candy, with a sweet fragrance.
Blake couldn’t stop thinking about it–it was an experience that kept replaying in his mind.
The next morning.
Isabel was about to go to school.
Simon left in such a rush today that he forgot his literature textbook! What if he has no book for class?”
“Mom, I’ll deliver it to him. I’m heading to school anyway and will pass by their high school.”
“Okay, then. Thank you for the trouble.”
Isabel–took the textbook and headed out.
Meanwhile, Simon had just arrived at school.
A luxury car sped by, swerving in a drift that caught everyone’s attention.
Jacob stepped out of the car, looked at Simon as he passed by, and waved the car keys in his hand.
“Let me guess, you took the bus agáin today? Look at my new car. How do you like it?” Jacob asked, deliberately provoking him.
“It has nothing to do with me.” Simon said coldly.
“You probably don’t get it! People like you, poor as can be, can’t even dream of affording a car like this. You don’t know anything about sports cars.”
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“What’s your problem?” Simon asked angrily.
Jacob was the son of the third branch, and he’d always been picking on Simon at school, showing off at every opportunity.
Simon couldn’t stand it and felt a bit resentful.
“You’re the one with the problem! I think it’s a poverty complex. If you kneel down and beg me, maybe I’ll let you experience what driving a sports car feels like.”
Simon clenched his fists, and as usual, he would’ve punched him by now.
Then he would be bullied by Jacob’s friends.
But after thinking about what his sister had said, he held back.
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“Oh? So you’ve learned to hold back today? Well, let me tell you something you don’t know–your mom and
sister once came to our house, carrying a whole bag of vegetables.
“Do you know what happened to those vegetables? They were thrown out like trash, hahahaha… The garbage is what your family can only produce…
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“Jacob? What did you just say? Are you bullying my homie?” Phillip suddenly appeared.
“Phillip, didn’t you used to hate him? How about you teach him a lesson today?” Jacob gave Phillip a subtle
look.
“Come on! I’m telling you, I was disrespectful to Simon before because of your nonsense, but now I’ve seen the light.
“I’m basically Simon’s loyal follower now. If you don’t respect Simon, you’ll have to deal with me!” Phillip
said seriously.
As soon as these words came out, Jacob burst into laughter.
“Phillip, you’ve lost it! First thing in the morning, and you’re acting like a fool! You’re his follower? Hahaha!
Hahahaha!”
“So what? It’s an honor to be Simon’s follower. You’re not even worthy of being his follower. Understand?”
Phillip said with pride.
Simon couldn’t help but feel his toes curl at how much of a bootlicker Phillip had become.
This is really a bit too much!
“Phillip, it looks like you’ve got some ‘problems‘ as well.” Jacob taunted.
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No matter what, Phillip came from a business family, so why does he stick up for this poor guy like a lackey?
How shameful.
“Stop laughing. Jacob, I want to make this clear: from now on, if you do anything to Simon, I, Phillip, will not let you off the hook!”
At Phillip’s warning, Jacob could only back off.
He could bully Simon, but he couldn’t mess with Phillip-
He knew that would cause trouble for his family.
“Simon, you okay?” Phillip asked, turning to Simon.
“I’m fine,” Simon replied, his tone indifferent.
“Simon, Jacob is just clueless.
“If you really want to take him down, he won’t even know what hit him. If you ever need anything, just tell me. I’ll go through fire and water for you!” Phillip said seriously.
“Simon!” Just then, Isabel arrived.
“Isabel!” Simon’s eyes lit up when he saw her.
Why’s his sister here?
“I brought you your literature textbook. Mom said you forgot it again. You’re so forgetful!” Isabel handed
him the book.
“Thanks!” Simon smiled.
“Hey, Isabel, how’s it going?” Phillip grinned, greeting her.
Isabel looked at Phillip and was reminded of the way he had bullied Simon before.
“Wow, don’t look at me like that. I’m Simon’s loyal follower now. I won’t mess up again!” Phillip quickly
raised his hands in surrender.
She looked at Simon, and he came over to her side to whisper.
“What’s going on?” Isabel asked.
“I don’t know. He suddenly started to kiss up to me. It was so unexpected.”
“Well, no matter what, it’s still useful. With Phillip around as a follower, if anyone tries to bully you at school,
they’ll have to think twice.”
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“Yeah, I get it.”
After that, Isabel was about to leave.
“Take care!” Phillip waved eagerly.
“We’re not that close.” Isabel shot him a glance.
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Phillip, in full bootlicker mode, grinned. “You’re Simon’s sister, so that makes you my sister too. We’re pretty
close now!”
Isabel didn’t say anything more and left without looking back.
Phillip secretly rejoiced.
Yes!
From now on, he had someone as amazing as Isabel on his side!
Hmm, he would be a good bootlicker!
Later.
Liam and Amelia’s wedding went ahead as planned.
Despite the tensions between the two families, the wedding was still held.
Amelia, dressed in her wedding gown, looked at the man slowly walking towards her, her heart overflowing
with excitement.
From now on, she was going to reach the pinnacle of her life!
She was not only a wealthy heiress but also a proud wife of a rich family.
And Isabel, she could just stay in that poor, backward place, the Galvez family!
And living her life with that paralyzed fiancé!
The thought of the contrast made Amelia feel so smug.
She was the true winner in life.
The ceremony completed, the Swanson and Clyde families were mingling with guests.
Especially the eldest son, Lucian, who, in the midst of exchanging toasts, was speaking confidently.
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Recently, he had been in high spirits. Not only had he secured a big project, but his sister was also marrying into the Swanson family as she had wished.
Just as he was basking in his success, someone came up and whispered something in his ear.
His face twitched in disbelief, and the cup in his hand dropped to the floor.
Everyone was shocked by his behavior.
But before anyone could ask, he just passed out cold!
“Lucian has fainted!” someone shouted.
The once lively wedding was now filled with murmurs.
People were wondering if Lucian had been hit with some kind of blow.
After being treated by the doctor, Lucian finally regained consciousness.
“Son, what happened to you? The doctor said it was stress–what’s going on?” Rosy asked, worried.
“Mom, Dad, it’s bad! The big project we invested in… it’s gone south! The other party ran off with the
money!”
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