The next morning, Class 18 had their first class with Nancy. Nancy entered the classroom and began teaching immediately.
Back in the last row, Lily narrowed her eyes and stood up. "Ms. Hanson, aren't you forgetting something?"
An uneasiness flashed through Nanacy's eyes for a moment. "I pride myself on a good memory. I didn't forget anything."
"I think you've forgotten our bet," Lily said, her eyes flashing knowingly.
"Are you kidding me?" Nancy snorted. "I'm a teacher. Why would I place bets with you? Lily Brooks, don't get cocky just because you got second place in this exam. I am still your teacher."
Lily smirked. "Looks like you're trying to default on your end of the deal."
Nancy averted her gaze without saying anything.
Lily smiled coldly. "It's fine. I expected that from you. You have no morals, after all.
"You don't have to apologize to us, but don't think Class 1 will still be able to use the dance studio. If I see anyone from Class 1 in the dance studio, I will beat them up. Please pass the message on to your students, Ms. Handson."
She then sat back down. She had already expected Nancy to refuse to honor the bet. She wasn't all that hung up about punishing her anyway. The mortification alone was punishment enough.
Nancy's expression stiffened when she heard what Lily said, but she did not argue with her. Even so, Class 18 was unhappy.
Ian stood up in anger. "No! We can't do that! She lost the bet, and we won! Would she have let us default on the bet if we lost?"
"Of course she wouldn't," Shaun scoffed coldly. "If we had lost, she would've been the first to drag us all to clean the toilets."
The entire class burst into laughter. Nancy was furious.
"Shut up, all of you! I never bet anything with you. Do you have proof?"
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