The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday novel Chapter 264

After taking a break for several months, with her heart set on marrying into wealth, it was a long shot for Freya, the heiress with more dreams than sense, to pass the entrance exams for Summit University.

"So, Mr. Sutton, won’t we give Ms. Dawson a hand?"

"School is a place for learning, not cutting corners," Kieran replied coldly. "She's asking for it if she doesn't have the chops and still insists on trying."

"Yes, Mr. Sutton."

"Let the school know they shouldn't give Freya any special treatment just because of the Sutton family."

"Yes."

Meanwhile, inside Summit University, the class was buzzing with gossip about Kieran and Flavia's fallout.

"Have you guys heard? Mr. Sutton's latest fiancée is out of the picture!"

"What? Already? I thought they hadn't even made it official?"

"Yeah, my mom works for the company. She told me the Miss from the Miller family got the boot!"

"So, you're saying there's a chance for us?"

"Are you kidding? We're talking about Mr. Sutton here. It wouldn't be our turn even if he ran out of options in his usual circles!"

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The mocking was relentless. In their world, social hierarchy was an unspoken rule. Those with solid family backgrounds were at the top of the food chain. And those who didn't fit the bill became the butt of their jokes.

Accustomed to a simpler life in the countryside, Kara found the city overwhelming. She'd avoid high-end salons and fancy spas and even felt out of place in upscale stores, fearing she might soil the expensive clothes just by trying them on.

These habits soon made her the subject of ridicule among the female students, who could afford anything in the mall without a second thought.

Even though they were initially friendly toward Kara, their disdain for the "country girl" eventually showed.

Kara clenched her teeth, unable to respond. In this class, she was at the bottom of the social hierarchy.

Now that Freya and Kieran had broken up, she had even less standing to confront her classmates. With these thoughts, Kara's resentment toward Freya grew deeper.