Chapter 65

Shelia nervously nudged Carrie. “Come on, stop talking.” Carrie shrugged it off. Debra didn’t even notice Shelia at first; she saw an empty spot and took it. As she passed them, Debra noticed Shelia deliberately keeping her head down. Carrie stood up, blocking Debra’s path.

“Do we know each other?” Debra asked in a pleasant tone, but there wasn’t a smile on her face.

“I naturally know you, call girl. Everyone else here does,” Carrie raised her voice, making sure everyone around could hear. The scandal on the bulletin board had caused quite a stir, and most of the students had learned about it. Unperturbed, Debra waited for Carrie to finish speaking.

“Someone like you, who climbs the ladder using her looks and connections, should leave Arcane Academy. This isn’t your place! Don’t bring shame to our school!”

“Yeah, if this gets to the Education Bureau, you will be done for. Even those you bribed will be held accountable!” Wendy echoed.

Shelia’s heart pounded in her chest. Debra raised an eyebrow, glancing at Shelia, who sat silently. If the others didn’t know her, Shelia surely did. Under such scrutiny, Shelia felt guilty and spoke up, “Carrie, you can’t accuse others without evidence.”

“Shelia, stay out of this!” Carrie proclaimed herself righteous, sneering, “Women like her who snatch boyfriends and look for sugar daddies don’t deserve our kindness!”

“Oh?” Debra glanced at Shelia, whose face instantly turned ashen. Snatching boyfriends, looking for sugar daddies… It was the first time Debra had been labeled like this.

“Carrie, please stop.” Shelia was on the verge of tears, but to Carrie, it looked like she was deeply hurt by Debra’s presence.

“Don’t be afraid, Shelia! With me here, she won’t dare touch you!” Carrie glared at Debra. “Do you think I don’t know why you’re here at this school? I won’t let you hurt my friend.”

The commotion attracted a crowd of onlookers.

“What’s all the fuss about?” A cold voice cut through the chatter. Debra saw the surrounding students parting to make way. She turned, surprised to see Jordan approaching.

This was a commoner’s cafeteria, mostly attended by students of modest means. Despite Arcane Academy being prestigious, there were different tiers, and students like Shelia, with little income, could only afford this canteen. Wealthy students rarely frequented this place. That was why Debra was so surprised to see Jordan there. She had been keeping a low profile, trying to experience life. Is it the same for Jordan? She didn’t think so.

“J–Jordan?” Carrie couldn’t believe her eyes. When she confirmed it, she instantly lost her confidence.