Chapter 118

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saw a middle–aged woman at Grace’s desk, packing up her As Elysia and Ava walked into the classroom, they immediatel books while complaining, “What’s the point of going to school? You’ll get married anyway. Stop wasting my money!”

The woman tossed the books in her hand, her face full of disdain. “Even if you sold them as scrap paper, you wouldn’t get much money. It’s all a waste!”

The woman had bad skin and salt–and–pepper hair. It was clear that she was poor.

Grace stood by, her fingers turning white from clenching her fists. She finally mustered the courage to yell back, “These books didn’t cost you a penny. I bought them with the money I earned from my part–time jobs.”

“Oh, so you think you’re all grown up now, huh?” the woman sneered. “The money you earned should be mine. No wonder the money you give me keeps getting less and less. You’re hiding it, aren’t you?”

“That’s my money! My scholarships, my living allowances, and every penny I’ve earned–I’ve given it all to you. What more do you want from me?”

The woman’s face turned red with anger, and she slapped Grace across the face. “Nothing you have is yours. Every single thing about you is because of me. You’re nothing but a money pit, an ungrateful brat,” With that, the woman spat.

Ava, witnessing this, moved closer to Elysia and whispered, “I can’t believe Grace’s mom is like this.”

Grace hung her head low. Her self–esteem was already shattered.

But the woman wasn’t done yet. “When we get home, I’m going to find a matchmaker and get you married off. At least I’ll get some dowry out of you.”

oney The classmates around gasped in shock. They had heard of such things but had never seen it happen.

Some of the students who disliked Grace felt a pang of sympathy for her. Her situation was truly miserable.

Grace couldn’t take it anymore. Her eyes were full of hatred as she glared at the woman. Her life was so unfair. She had parents who favored her brother and were never satisfied. They would even sell her for money.

Her fists clenched tighter, and she trembled with rage. She couldn’t stay in this place a moment longer. She was about to storm out when she saw Elysia standing nearby. She stopped herself.

She glared at Elysia with a cold, bloodthirsty look. It was all Elysia’s fault. She took a few steps toward her.

Ava quickly stepped in front of Elysia. “What do you want?”

Before Ava could finish her sentence, Elysia pulled Ava behind her. Grace was like a rabid dog right now. No one knew what she might do.

Ava looked at the small figure standing in front of her, worried. She was supposed to protect Elysia, but every time, Elysia had to protect her instead.

Ava silently vowed to herself that she would definitely train harder and become stronger so that she could protect Elysia in the future.

Grace looked at the two of them, then her gaze fell on Ava. She sneered, “I actually feel sorry for you. You’re already so ordinary, yet you’re overshadowed by someone like her. You yourself are so dull, without a single bit of luster.”

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She let out a cold laugh. “You think Elysia really wants to be friends with you? She’s just using you as a foil to make herself shine brighter.

“If she really considered you a friend, she wouldn’t have become Vincent’s last disciple. She would have given you that opportunity.”

Everyone around them fell into deep thought after hearing Grace’s words. They trusted Elysia’s character, but what Grace said made sense.

The brighter Elysia shone, the more she seemed to dim Ava’s light. They started to wonder if Elysia was that kind of person. And regarding the matter of being Vincent’s last disciple, if Elysia truly valued Ava as a friend, she should have said no. Ava saw the mixed expressions on everyone’s faces and the probing looks they were giving Elysia. She panicked instantly. She shouted at everyone, “What are you thinking? Can’t you see that Grace is just trying to drive a wedge between us?” Eric also spoke up, “Exactly, you guys are acting like you can’t tell right from wrong. Elysia isn’t that kind of person.” Seeing Ava standing up for Elysia, the disdain in Grace’s eyes deepened. “You really are slow on the uptake. You’re being taken advantage of and you don’t even realize it.”

Hearing the sarcasm in Grace’s voice, Ava wasn’t about to back down. “Do you think everyone is as selfish, narrow–minded, and morally corrupt as you are?

“You think Elysia is using me as a foil?” Ava frowned, her tone turning hostile. “Are you crazy? Do you think everyone has as as you do?

many ulterior mo.. Usin “Elysia is amazing. Does she have to dim her own light and become less than me just to be friends with me?”

She paused for a second, her gaze full of mockery as she looked at Grace. “I feel bad for your friends. If they have to constantly let you win and be less than you to make you feel good, then that’s really pathetic.

“And about Elysia being Vincent’s last disciple, I seriously doubt you have a brain if you think that’s an opportunity.

“It just shows you’ll do anything to get what you want. But I’m not like you. That painting wasn’t mine to begin with, so Vincent didn’t choose me as his disciple.

“I don’t want anything that I didn’t earn on my own. And you think Elysia should give up opportunities for me? That’s just dishonest. No wonder your character is so rotten.”

She let out a cold snort, “If your friend gets a great opportunity that could change her life, are you going to ask her to give it to you?”

Listening to Ava’s speech, Elysia felt a mix of emotions. She was touched and impressed by Ava’s eloquence. Ava’s words hit Grace so hard that she was left speechless.

Everyone around them started to reflect on what had just happened. They had doubted Elysia, but Ava’s quick thinking and bravery made them realize they had almost become like Grace.

Ava pouted. “Friends are supposed to support each other. No wonder no one wants to be friends with someone like you who uses others as stepping stones.”

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