Too Late to Hold Me Back novel Chapter 111

“No, she wouldn’t. As a teacher, she wouldn’t do something like that.”

These kids from wealthy families had an innate confidence and presence that made them difficult to handle.

“You never know.”

“If you can, try to get a different teacher. Even swapping with another class would work. If you do, I’ll delete the video for good.”

“We’ll see what we can do.

Ms. Crowe was in the wrong here, and it was an oversight on our part. On behalf of the school, we apologize to you all.

Additionally, you’ll still be hosting the opening ceremony tomorrow. We’ll pair you with a male student from another class.

Also, please prepare a performance for the show afterward. The student council will arrange the specific rehearsal details this afternoon.”

“I see this as a sign of the school’s trust in me, and it’s a great opportunity to grow. I accept.”

With that, Mira and Harvey returned to their classroom.

“Mira, that was amazing. Where did you get that video?”

“I secretly recorded it.”

“How?”

“With my phone.”

“Who are you kidding?”

“Believe it or not.”

She certainly couldn't tell anyone she was a hacker.

After class that afternoon, Mira met with the student council to memorize her hosting lines and rehearse her performance for the next day.

They wanted to see the Taekwondo dance from her last competition, so when she had a chance, she also had to meet up with her senior teammates from Arclight Arts Academy for a run-through.

By the time she got home, it was dark, and she was starving. Rachel had already called to hurry her along.

“You don’t have to perform in the school show, you know. Don’t wear yourself out.”

The moment they appeared, they became the center of attention, a stunning sight that captured the eyes of every student and teacher in the audience.

“Esteemed faculty, dear students:

Good morning!

On this beautiful, crisp autumn day, as we reap the rewards of our past efforts, we welcome you to the opening ceremony for the new semester…”

As the audience smiled up at the stage, the faces of Mara, Evelyn Crowe, and their ilk were twisted with barely suppressed jealousy.

They knew they had no chance of being up on that stage today.

The ceremony proceeded with the principal’s address, followed by speeches from a teacher representative and a student representative.

The final part of the event was a variety show, with all performers being students from Melvion Central High School. Though they weren’t at a professional level, the acts were diverse and entertaining, drawing frequent applause.

Mira’s performance of “Song of Youth” and her group’s Taekwondo dance brought the atmosphere to a fever pitch.

“Mira has such a beautiful singing voice.”