Five Years of Marriage to Mr. Bradford (by Koi Fish) novel Chapter 692

Chapter 692

The news that Vance and Catherine would be representing the school in the French speech contest hadn’t been officially announced, but it had already spread like wildfire among the seniors.

Some didn’t care. Others said Vance was the top student, so it made sense. A few questioned the fairness of the selection.

The controversy eventually blew up on the school forum, causing a major ştir. In the end, the school authorities denied the rumor and announced they would hold a proper school wide competition that Friday.

Each class could enter up to two students. The top two overall would represent the school.

Rebecca signed up without hesitation, determined to be one of the selected participants.

To be honest, not many students, especially seniors, were enthusiastic about a speech competition with no real stakes or benefits. If there were a prestigious award or college admission advantages, they might have shown interest.

Alternatively, if it were an art or sports–related competition, some students might see it as an opportunity to have fun. But an unsponsored French speech contest? Most saw it as a waste of time.

In Rebecca’s class, only two students signed up. Darren was one of the top students in the liberal arts track, so no one was surprised. But Rebecca?

Her classmates whispered behind her back. Several friends came over, questioning why she bothered to participate.

Rebecca knew they all thought she wouldn’t stand a chance. She had seen her past self’s grades from the previous year, which were average for a senior student.

She could likely get into a decent college with her academic scores, and her art skills were more than sufficient.

Her friends were concerned. “Rebecca, you shouldn’t have signed up. It will just give them more ammunition.”

“Who are they?” Rebecca asked. “What are they saying about me?

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