The Scorned Heiress's Hidden Empire (by Jade Quinn) novel Chapter 71

Chapter 71

Chapter 71

A guy sitting nearby couldn’t help himself and sprayed his soda everywhere.

Hannah was mortified and furious, glaring at the guy. “Ew, what is wrong with you?”

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The guy, Eric, was always carefree. Instead of backing down, he laughed even harder at Hannah’s glare. “Nothing. I’m just happy that I came.”

He wiped the soda from his mouth and grinned. “Hannah, this may be rude, but I’m asking to stop causing trouble for a moment. That’s for everyone else’s sake.”

Yeah. stop it. This is supposed to be a nice, friendly get–together,” someone else chimed in.

The others chimed in, too.

Hannah squeezed her palm, choosing to ignore their taunts and focus on herself.

ust then, Rosie walked in, smiling and greeting a few girls before sliding into the seat next to Natalie.

Each girl picked up her own menu and chose what she wanted. Natalie quickly made her selections and set the menu dow Rosie did the same.

When the food arrived, everyone relaxed and started chatting, and the room buzzed with conversation.

Some people were sharing funny high school stories, others talked about future college life, and some were even discussin what they’d do after graduation.

Natalie, which schools are you planning to apply to?” the girl sitting next to her asked.

Redvale University.” Natalie put her phone away, saying it like it was no big deal.

Everyone kind of froze. Natalie was literally known for having the lowest GPA in the entire grade.

Rosie didn’t really care. Now that Natalie was back with her birth family, Redvale University wasn’t even a big deal to the Mitchells anyway. Not that Rosie thought Natalie could actually get in on her own. Let’s be real. That’s never gonna happen

Hannah let out a sharp laugh, took a sip of her drink, and didn’t bother hiding the sarcasm.

Redvale? Natalie, do you even know what kind of school that is? Or do you think their acceptance rate is as low as your NA! core? You seriously think you can just waltz in whenever you feel like it?”

Wendy giggled belund her hand. “Come on, everyone knows your GPA’s been a disaster since forever Redvale You need a reality check

The girls exchanged looks, their faces dripping with mockery

Fri frowned, feeling kind of bar for her Hey give her a break Decisions aren’t even out yet Who knows Maybe she pulled off some crazy score?

“Crazy score?” Hannah repeated like it was the funnest thing the d ever heard

“She’s been at the bottom of the grade since she transferred here in her sophomore year. You think she suddenly turned and some kind of genus She’s gonna go fromes 900 to a 1600 just like that?

Someone burst our laughing

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Hannah was on a roll. She set her glass down and called out loud enough for everyone to hear, her voice dripping with si superiority Natalie, seriously, be realistic.” she said.

“Redvale isn’t some random state school. They only take the top few percent in the country You can barely keep your GF above water, and now you’re talking about Redvale You re just begging to be laughed at.”

She paused and then added with a smirk. “Or you think you’re some nich heiress who can just get in because daddy dona a building?

Rosie couldn’t hold it in anymore. Her cheeks puffed up with anger. Hannah is always picking on Natalie at school. Why does she have to be such a pain?

Turner, enough. Where Natalie applies is none of your business. Did she, like, run over your dog or something?” Rosie sl back.

Hannah shrugged. “Nope. I’m just saying what everyone’s thinking. Can’t speak my mind now?”

fannah was totally thrown off by how unfazed Natalie was. “Uh… What? You don’t have anything to say?

What do you want me to say? Natalie replied. She set her glass down and looked straight at Hannah.

Mannah opened her mouth, but nothing came out. She had no clue what to say Natalie’s chill, almost effortless vibe made Hannah feel weirdly insecure.

Ene, ever the instigator, leaned in with a grin “Why are you so pressed? Natalie’s not even saying anything. Are you scared that she’ll actually get into Redvale and you’ll be embarrassed‘

Hannah shot him a glare but the murk rugging at her lips gave her away

“Okay Natalie said her voice cool with a hunt of playfuluen sides you the wheel won you go

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