Reborn to Burn Them All novel Chapter 149

Chapter 149

Chapter 149

This was the first time Vivienne had ever been slapped. She’d always been the one dishing it out, never on the receiving end. Humiliation and fury surged through her. Clenching her fists, she was ready to strike back.

Yet, Sophia delivered another stinging slap. She sneered, “Since when do I need an excuse to slap you? This is to wake you up. You’re in Jelasburg now, at Jelasburg University.

“This isn’t Sarelfield, and it’s not a place where your Monroe family can run wild. The Monroe family might have been something a century ago, they’re not worth shit.”

but now

Vivienne, tears streaming down her face, shrieked at her maids, “Are you all dead or something? Just standing there watching me get hit and not lifting a finger to help? A bunch of useless trash!”

Nova sized Sophia up with an appraising look, then said coolly, “Mrs. Monroe has made it clear. Ms. Monroe, if you refuse to behave, you’ll have to deal with the consequences yourself.”

Vivienne’s mouth fell open in stunned silence, utterly at a loss for words.

Maelis finally seized the chance to taunt her. She said, “So this is the Monroe family’s prized granddaughter? Not so impressive after all.

“If you’re so damn special, why doesn’t your family just buy you an apartment? Why are you slumming it in the dorms like the rest of us?”

Sophia smirked and said, “The Monroe family is barely holding on. That’s why they’re marrying her off.”

Dorian sneered, “Just a pawn in a marriage alliance, yet you strut around like you own the place. No shame at all?”

Maelis belatedly piped up, “Hey, which family is she supposed to marry into, anyway?”

Dorian guessed, “Don’t tell me it’s the Dawson family?”

Sophia shook her head and said, “The Monroe family may be down, but their ambition never dies.”

After hearing that, Maelis looked puzzled, but Dorian caught on instantly. He said, “The Monroe family must be out of their damn minds.”

The Monroe family was planning to marry Vivienne into the Hartwick family.

A century ago, the matriarch of the Dawson family, the matriarch of the Hartwick family, and the patriarch of the Monroe family were all war orphans, adopted by the same benefactor.

But for reasons lost to time, the three had a bitter falling out and severed all ties. The Monroe family patriarch took his share of the to Sarelfield.

ne and relocated

And the Dawson and Hartwick matriarchs supported each other through thick and thin, laying the foundation for the present–day prominence of both

families.

Now that the Monroe family had fallen on hard times, they were desperate to reconnect with the Hartwick and Dawson families. Surprisingly, they were not setting their sights on the Dawson family, but the Hartwick family.

Dorian pondered, ‘The Hartwick family may keep a low profile, but they are a war–tested, century–old dynasty that still stands strong today. They are the undisputed apex of elite society. Not just anyone can claim association with them.‘

Nova stayed silent, but her mind was already weighing her options. She thought, ‘They knew far too much. Fixing Dorian and Maelis with a polite but probing look, she asked, “And you two are?”

Maelis thought, ‘Since she was sent by Vivienne’s grandmother to supervise Vivienne. She is no ordinary person.‘ Maelis instinctively tensed up. Shooting a wary look, she replied, “Asking for our names, planning to retaliate against us?”

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Dorian straightened up proudly. He said, “I’m Dorian Stone, and this is Maelis Snow. We are from the Stone and Snow families of Jelasburg”

Maelis frowned at Dorian. She asked, “Why’d you have to tell her our names?”

Dorian shrugged and replied, “What’s there to be afraid of? Everyone knows the Monroe family’s washed up. Do you think they’d dare come after us? Not that I care. If anything happens, Evander will handle it.”

He thought to himself, ‘Besides, sticking with Sophia is always the right move.

Maelis thought it made sense. She straightened her posture and lifted her chin with renewed confidence.

Learning that Maelis and Dorian were not from ordinary families, Nova’s heart sank. Forcing a polite smile, she said, “Excuse me.”

Then she grabbed Vivienne firmly by the arm and said, “Ms. Monroe, I just remembered your grandmother has some instructions for you. Come with me.”

With the sting of fresh handprints still burning on her cheeks, Vivienne threw Sophia, Dorian, and Maelis one last venomous glare before storming out.

Dorian’s eyes gleamed with gossipy excitement. She asked, “Sophia, is the Monroe family seriously marrying someone like Vivienne off to the Hartwick family?”

Maelis put on a look of pure disdain and said, “As if the Hartwick family would ever want someone like her. Seriously, how did she even get into Jelasburg University? She must’ve cheated her way in.”

Vivienne’s maids paused their cleaning, exchanging awkward glances in silence.

Sophia shot Maelis a look. She said, “Does one’s character have anything to do with their academics? Take a wild guess. Why do you think she’s the Monroe family’s golden granddaughter?”

Maelis blinked in confusion and asked, “Why?”

Dorian said, “The Monroe family has at least eight or ten grandchildren in her generation. If she didn’t have something special about her, how could she possibly be their favorite?”

Maelis blinked in confusion. She asked, “Do you need to be special just to be the favorite?”

Dorian gave Maelis a thumbs–up and said, “I give up. Someone like you, who’s been pampered by your parents since day one, could never understand how cutthroat the fight for favor gets in a big family.”

Vivienne’s maids finished cleaning the entire dorm room and started making up Vivienne’s bed. They opened Vivienne’s suitcases, which were packed with her personal belongings. One of the suitcases, however, was filled with art supplies.

Though Vivienne might not be the sharpest tool in the shed, she genuinely earned her spot in Jelasburg University’s Fine Arts Dep She was quite gifted in art. Even though Sophia had bad blood with Vivienne, she couldn’t deny Vivienne’s talent.

“Let’s go,” Sophia said to Dorian and Maelis, then strode out of the dorm without waiting for a response.

it on her merit.

Maelis grabbed Nadia by the arm and pulled her along. She said, “Come on! We’re done with the dorm. Let’s go explore the Jelasburg University!”

Nadia was still hoping to tidy up her bed and unpack her things when Maelis suddenly dragged her away.

Except for Room 604, the freshmen in the other dorms were buzzing with excitement, their eyes shining with wide–eyed innocence. After introducing themselves and their majors, the conversation always circled back to the same person: Sophia.

One said, “I heard someone bump into Sophia this morning, but no one knows which dorm she’s in. I shouldn’t have arrived so late. I could’ve met the legend herself up close!”

Someone chimed in, “We’ve got four years to bump into her. I watched the live stream. Man, she has had it rough. Her parents couldn’t care less, and even her brother led cyberbullying against her.

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