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CHAPTER 499
Jada stepped up, her face twisted in a smug smirk. She reached into the gift registry and pulled out the items one by one, holding them up to the light. "Do you see this jade? Two million. This watch? One point five million.""That painting over there? Four million. And you're saying this piece of charcoal is worth more than all of them?""Come on, don't be delusional, Clara. We’ve already agreed to donate money to your family in need. Don't insult our generous offer with these lies."Suddenly, the screech of tires echoed across the stone driveway. A fleet of six black armored SUVs pulled to a sharp halt, the engines growling. The paparazzi scrambled out of the way as the doors opened. From the lead vehicle stepped a man whose presence commanded instant silence.It was Old Man Rossi. The founder of the empire was a legend in the business world, and a man who, in his younger years, had been the most feared geologist and mineral appraiser in the country. He leaned on a gold-headed can
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"You see, Clara?" Bianca mocked, crossing her arms. "Even our gifts have more class than your entire family name has left. You’re standing on our carpet with nothing and you stillhave the guts to be arrogant."Leo and Maya looked at the ground, their faces burning with embarrassment. Leo reached out and touched Clara’s arm. "Clara, let’s just go," he whispered. "This isn't worth it. They’ve already turned the crowd against us."Maya nodded frantically. "Please, let's just leave before they call the police."Clara stood her ground. Her hand brushed against the small, heavy weight in her hidden pocket. Suddenly, she remembered Adrian’s calm voice as he handed her the small velvet box before she left the penthouse. “Whatever happens, don't let them rattle you,” he had said. “And if they ask for a tribute, give them this.”Clara slowly reached into her clutch and pulled out a small, deep-blue velvet box."Wait," Clara said, her voice ringing out like a bell over the mocking whispers. "I
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She thought about Bianca’s smug grin in the classroom when she had handed over the "regular" invitation. Bianca expected Clara to show up as a charity case, a common student who should feel "lucky" to be in the Rossi house.But with this card, everything changed.If Clara arrived with the Diamond Tier invite, she wouldn't be a guest of Bianca. She would be a guest of Mr. Rossi himself.Bianca and her friends wouldn't be able to touch her, they wouldn't be able to humiliate her, and they certainly wouldn't be able to play their dirty tricks if she were seated in the VIP section."Thank you, Adrian!" Clara chirped, clutching the gold-laced card to her chest.She couldn't wait for Saturday night. She could already imagine the look on Bianca’s face when Clara walked past the regular line and into the high-honored circles. The entrance to the Rossi Estate was known as the "Lion’s Gate," and tonight, it looked like the gateway to another world. Giant stone lions stood guard on either sid
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Clara looked at them; most of them just wanted to be on Binacs's good side so they could get an opportunity to attend the event.Bianca leaned in, her voice dropping so only the three of them could hear. "Look, I’m trying to be the bigger person here. If you refuse, I’ll have to inform the Principal that we tried our best to resolve things peacefully with you, but you still insist on escalating the situation. Do you really want to go back to her office today?"Clara looked around the room. She saw the expectant faces of her classmates and the cold, calculated threat in Bianca’s eyes. She knew exactly what this was, it was a trap set in public where she couldn't say no without looking like the villain.Clara let out a long, heavy sigh. "Alright. Fine."Bianca’s face transformed instantly. A wide, triumphant grin broke through her mask of humility. She reached into her expensive leather bag and pulled out three of the gold-sealed envelopes. She handed them over to Clara, Leo, and May
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The news of the Rossi Winter Gala swept through St. Jude’s Academy like wildfire. It was the only topic of conversation in the hallways, the cafeteria, and the private chat groups. This was more than just a party; it was one of the most highly anticipated events in the city.The criteria for entry were not stated but it was super clear You had to be incredibly wealthy, undeniably popular, or breathtakingly beautiful to even be considered.Students who had received the thick, cream-colored envelopes with the gold Rossi seal carried them around like trophies. They bragged at their lockers, showing off the invitations to anyone who would look. "My father had to pull three favors just to get me on the list," one boy boasted, while a group of girls huddled nearby, already discussing which designer gowns they would wear to the event of the century.When the morning bell rang, the air in the history classroom was filled with gossip. Clara, Leo, and Maya sat in their usual spots at the b
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The atmosphere in Bianca’s bedroom was reaching a boiling point. Bianca hated the fact that her father let Clara and her cronies go. Bianca was pacing her room.Chloe and Jada sat on the edge of the bed, looking equally disheveled and shaken. The memory of the gym, or the lack of it, was haunting them like a ghost they couldn't see."I can't believe he let them go," Chloe whispered, her voice trembling. "Did you see that video? Jada literally flew across the room! People don't just fly, Bianca. It’s not normal."Jada hugged her knees to her chest, her face still pale. "What if... what if she has powers? Like, real ones?"The room went silent for a heartbeat. Then, Bianca stopped pacing and let out a sharp, jagged laugh. "Powers? Are you serious, Jada? This isn't a comic book. This is real life.""Think about it, though," Jada insisted, her eyes wide. "I’ve heard stories. My grandmother used to talk about the old days about sacred bloodlines and ancient families with gifts."Bianca
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