Chapter 86: Chapter 86

"Yeah, yeah! I read an analysis saying that if you look at this painting for three minutes and feel oppressed or even want to cry, then there’s nothing wrong with your psyche. But if you feel relaxed, you might have depression."

"Really? Could it be just publicity? Wasn’t Mia also participating? I heard she got second place."

Hearing this, Mia immediately straightened her spine and walked past them with a goddess-like demeanor.

Just passing by them, one of the boys sneered, "Give me a break, Mia’s drawing is nowhere near even a thousandth of ’Snow Woman.’ Aren’t you studying art? Can’t you tell? Besides, someone bought ’Snow Woman’ for 1.5 million, how much did Mia’s painting sell for?"

Mia’s expression instantly turned ugly.

Serena noticed Mia’s off expression and immediately spoke up to defend her friend, "Are you guys talented? If you’re so skilled, why don’t you paint one yourselves!"

The boys heard this, raised their heads, only to find themselves awkwardly stuck as Mia stood before them. Mia’s smile was strained, "Serena, it’s alright, I truly have room for improvement."

"Sorry, Mia, we were just joking around."

The boys quickly apologized and turned to leave.

Mia squeezed the book in her hand, her knuckles turning white from the pressure.

Ever since Seraphina showed up, she’s only suffered more misfortune!

"Mia, don’t worry about them; they’re all nuts," Serena tugged at Mia’s sleeve.

Just after she said that, two boys hurriedly walked past them.

"This is the first time I’ve heard of a transfer student at a university. Is she attractive?"

"More than just pretty; calling her that tarnishes her beauty. She’s so pure that the very air seems to stop flowing for her."

"Really? I don’t believe it. Is she prettier than Mia?"

Mia gritted her teeth in anger as the two boys carried on with their conversation, oblivious to Mia, "It’s different. Though Mia is also on the pure side, she still relies on style and clothing to bring it out. This transfer student, standing there in anything, looks as pure as an ethereal fairy."

"Wow, speaking of which, I’m suddenly awake, Mia’s out of my reach; she has a powerful backing, but maybe I have a shot with the transfer student."

"Keep dreaming; this transfer student is excessively pretty, might even top the campus beauty rankings."

The two boys quickly passed by Mia.

Serena saw Mia’s terribly grim expression and consoled her, "Mia, it’s nothing; they’re just gossiping. How could anyone be prettier than you?"

Mia’s expression was truly unpleasant, saying nothing more before entering the classroom.

Previously, whenever she entered a classroom, many boys would sneak peeks at her, with some even stealthily taking photos. But today, no one looked her way.

No one was even focused on their affairs.

Everyone was whispering, eyes fixed on a certain spot.

There was a group of boys, seemingly with a petite figure in the middle.

"Miss, which university did you attend before? Is transferring really possible?"

"I’ve seen almost all the beauties in Sovereign, why haven’t I seen you before?"

"Are you dating someone?"

"Talk to us, miss; we’re in the same class, let’s be friends and exchange WeChat IDs, so we can connect in the future."

"What’s your name, miss?"

Seraphina sat still, staring at her thick textbook, ignoring the boys’ ruckus.

Nathan indeed doesn’t think she’s genuinely here to study.

These courses are things she’s long been taught, staying here is merely wasting time.

She prefers studying law.

The boys were terribly noisy, and Seraphina was rather annoyed, so she brushed her hair aside, exposing her fair neck, not bothering to look at them, "If you have no business, leave quickly."

Ethan had left marks on her neck.

She’s no fool; she certainly knows Ethan’s intentions.

Upon seeing the marks, the boys instantly quieted down.

Turns out she already has someone. Everyone felt defeated. Which bastard scored such a beauty? It’s infuriating.

The boys dispersed, and Mia finally saw Seraphina completely, unable even to muster a smile.

Back in middle school, those boys had a crush on Seraphina because she was both pretty and pure; boys naturally favored such girls. Standing beside Seraphina, no one would notice her, including Leo! ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ novel•fire.net

Now, in university, it was happening again!

"How did you get in here!"

Mia couldn’t control her emotions, approaching Seraphina, eyes blazing, "How could you sneak in here! This is Sovereign College, not Kaelor Hotel."

Sovereign University isn’t a place for outsiders to intrude.

How could Seraphina appear here? Did she do something scandalous again? Was it Ethan helping her, or Hector?

Watching Mia’s twisted face with fury, the boys were stunned.

They actually know each other?

It seems like they’re not on good terms.

Upon hearing this, Seraphina stopped looking at her textbooks, instead shifting her gaze to Mia’s face, "Miss Mia? Turns out you’re here too, what a coincidence."

Coincidence, my ass! What’s so coincidental about attending class with a little slut like you!

"How did you get in here!" Mia glared at her, flushed with anger, why does Seraphina get to attend classes here?

This is the top university in Country Z!

"Why can’t I get in?"

Seraphina’s tone and expression remained indifferent.

She’s just an abandoned baby taken in by the Redgrave Family, just a lunatic from a forbidden zone.

Watching Mia’s livid expression, Seraphina smirked, "I don’t dare? Yet being worthy of your kowtow apology, and not worthy to come study here?"

Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked. Did Sylvia really once have Mia kowtow and apologize? What’s going on?

Mia’s face turned ghastly, immediately rebutting.

Serena knew everything, so her expression towards Seraphina turned dreadful too.

Yet she still gathered her courage to look at Seraphina, "Exactly! You’re spouting nonsense."

Seraphina chuckled softly, tilting her head to look at Mia, "Won’t admit it? No worries. I can call Kaelor right now and have them send me the surveillance records from that day, then display it on the classroom screen so everyone can see how the two of you kowtowed and apologized to me."

Mia stood there, nearly collapsing, her face pale beyond measure.

Serena’s tears almost flowed out, suddenly screaming desperately, "How dare you! You’re clearly unaware of who Mia’s boyfriend is. Yet you dare bring up past incidents of bullying Mia, do you have a death wish?"