"But—" Before Bianca could finish, Chris had already walked back into the guesthouse.
Bianca stomped her feet in frustration but couldn't express her anger. Unable to gain an advantage, she decided to visit the school in the afternoon to find a child to replace herself.
When school ended, few people remained, just a few students cleaning the classrooms. Despite the old equipment and basic facilities, these girls cherished them, diligently cleaning every corner.
They chatted excitedly about their upcoming trip. Even though they were heading to a big city, they stayed dedicated. Several girls joined hands and pledged to study hard, promising to change their lives when they grew up.
Bianca impatiently rolled her eyes.
These girls seemed to be the ones at the top of the school's list—the best achievers in this poor school. Replacing them would surely attract Chris and Lena's attention. So, who should she look for?
Bianca wandered around a small, rough cement field that barely deserved to be called a field. It was filled with sharp stones that could hurt someone's feet. Her frustration grew.
Then, she noticed a boy who seemed out of place, vaguely familiar.
Suddenly, she remembered taking pictures of him at the school before. She scrolled through her camera and found his shots. His face lacked the innocence usually found in kids his age.
He must come from a really poor family to the point where he avoided talking to anyone.
Bianca thought for a moment. Kids from such backgrounds typically had low self-esteem, never having seen much money. He should be easy to manipulate.
She smiled and slowly approached him.
The boy sat under the only patch of shade on the field, poking an ant nest with a stick.
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