Outside the room, the three brothers stood.
âJacob, are we really not going to tell Mom and Dad that Grandpa was thrown out of the hospital and collapsed?â
âYes.â Jacob nodded without emotion.
If Irwin and Yara found out, their strong sense of duty would surely cause them to soften their stance toward him.
âThis time, let the old man suffer properly.â
âGot it, Jacob. Weâll keep this secret. Mom and Dad wonât hear a word about it.
âExactly. Grandpa used to always bully our family and Yvie. This time, he deserves a harsh lesson!â
Ashton and Sean echoed in agreement.
Jacob adjusted his goldârimmed glasses with his slender fingers, a faint, cold smile playing on his lips. The light accentuated his refined and distinguished appearance.
Anyone who dared to wrong his sister would not be spared, no matter who they were.
The next day.
âI canât believe Yasmin Murray did something so disgraceful!â
âYeah, we used to see her as the campus belle, a real goddess. Now, it just makes me sick!â
âAbsolutely! Thank goodness Jubilife University expelled her!â
The revelation of Yasmin poisoning Yara and her other sordid actions spread online, drawing widespread condemnation and scorn.
She was utterly disgraced, her reputation in ruins. Even if she recovered her sanity, she would still be treated like a pariah, reviled by everyone.
Uninterested in the ongoing gossip, Yvette lazily returned to her seat.
âYvie, youâre here!â
As soon as Yvette entered, the class stopped gossiping and eagerly gathered around her.
âYvie, Liam brought you breakfast earlier. Since you werenât here yet, we took it for you!â
Seeing the breakfast in front of her, Yvette frowned. âDonât accept it next time.â
âGot it, Yvie! We promise it wonât happen again!â
Noticing her frown, they quickly nodded respectfully but couldnât resist probing further.
âBut Yvie, Liam is the campus heartthrob at Vista University and a medical prodigy like you.
Donât you have any thoughts about him?â
Yvetteâs voice was cool and firm. âThereâs no chance for anything between us.â
Hearing her decisive tone, her classmates sighed in disappointment.
âOh⦠my ship is sinking⦠Iâm heartbroken!â
âMe too! This feels worse than being killed!â
Yvetteâs elegant eyebrows lifted lazily. âYou all shouldnât be shipping people so randomly.â
Otherwise, a certain man might get jealous for no reason.
The first two periods of the day were Charlieâs lectures. As Charlie passionately delivered his lesson, Yvette found herself struggling to stay awake.
âYvette Murray, do you have a problem with me?â Seeing that Yvette was about to fall asleep again, Charlie couldnât contain his frustration any longer and slammed his hand on the desk.
âIf you have any issues with me, just let me know so I can address themâ¦â He uttered the humblest words with exaggerated loudness.
Yvette, puzzled by his outburst, responded truthfully, âI donât have any problems with you.â
Charlieâs gaze grew even more resentful. âThen why do you always fall asleep in my class?
Yvette, Iâve noticed you stay awake in other classes but consistently sleep during mine! You must dislike me. You must have a problem with me!â