James Sawyer is someone who loves to stir up trouble, he called out, "Then everyone must come tomorrow, not just you, invite all your friends, I’ll show you all what a hideous freak looks like!" "Alright, it’s a deal!" Anabelle Rathborne took a sip of her juice. She didn’t participate but she did say one thing and did nothing else. However, with James Sawyer making such a fuss, it seems half of the upper-class circles have been rocked, there’s definitely going to be a great show to watch tomorrow. Anabelle remembered Hayden Crawford sitting in the luxury car and staring at Serena Sterling, surely Hayden can’t miss tomorrow’s big show, right? Serena Sterling arrived at A University, where a luxury private car sped over and then stopped. The driver respectfully opened the door, and Anabelle Rathborne stepped out. Serena looked at Anabelle, and Anabelle was looking at her too. Today, Anabelle was wearing a princess dress, and she gave Serena a condescending look from top to bottom. The apple of the Rathborne family’s eye, the daughter of the wealthiest man, she had every reason to be proud in front of anyone. Serena could already see the hostility in Anabelle’s eyes, there was even a hint of... schadenfreude. "Annette, you’re here, let’s go into the school together." At this point, several female classmates ran over and surrounded Anabelle warmly. Anabelle quickly displayed an innocent and charming smile. She was extremely popular, both in high-society circles and at school. She had the airs of a rich girl but not the attitude, was very approachable, and would often give expensive little gifts to those around her, everyone liked her a lot. "Sure, let’s go in." Anabelle followed the group of female classmates into T University. Serena quietly withdrew her gaze and entered A University. At A University, in the Traditional Chinese Medicine Class 2. Serena entered the classroom, and Tiana Ford exclaimed angrily, "Serena, I’m so mad I could burst." Tiana pushed her phone over, "Serena, take a look for yourself. The A University forum began getting attacked since last night, everyone is talking about you, saying you’re a fairy with the veil on, but a hideous freak without it!" Serena glanced at it. Yesterday, the A University forum posted her picture, calling her A University’s fairy school belle, but starting last night, many people flooded in, leaving malicious comments, What kind of fairy wears a veil, if you’re so great take it off! A University’s reputation is already tarnished, what kind of school belle can they have? The real school belle is at T University, it’s Anabelle Rathborne, A University’s school belle is a joke. These people not only humiliated Serena but also tied her to A University, bringing shame to A University. Many classmates gathered around, indignantly saying, Serena, don’t be sad or angry, those are keyboard warriors hiding in dark corners, their mouths are foul! Serena, in our eyes, you are indeed A University’s school belle, no matter what you look like under the veil, we all support you! Every school has its solidarity, and though A University’s students may not excel at studying, they are quite adept at teaming up to tackle external issues. Of course, there is a practical reason for this, at Aethelgard Medical University, A University ranks at the bottom, so they are often ridiculed as talentless wherever they go. Over time, they have no friends outside, so they play among themselves and have a strong bond. Although Serena only joined A University yesterday, her ethereal beauty had already captivated everyone. A University had their own school belle, who they cherished like a treasure. Serena was very touched; these classmates who sleep through lessons have many shining qualities. As for the negative comments on the forum, she didn’t pay them any mind. It was obvious someone hired people to tarnish her name and A University’s. Serena, there’s more bad news, James Sawyer has already mobilized half of the high society circle, preparing to come to A University this afternoon to block you. He wants to tear off your veil and make a fool out of you! Serena’s long lashes blinked; she suddenly recalled Anabelle’s slightly gleeful expression, was she happy about this? James Sawyer is bringing a lot of people to unveil her? Actually, unveiling it might be okay. Tiana and the other classmates had a change of expression, as if facing a major enemy, it was clear they had been brainwashed by the negative reviews online and thought Serena really had some facial defect. Serena, it’s better if you take a leave of absence today to avoid James Sawyer and his group. Yes Serena, you should avoid them for now. Did you get burned as a child, or do you have a big scar or a birthmark on your face? It’s alright, I know a great plastic surgeon who can help you fix it. Don’t say such things, Serena must feel bad about her face, don’t bring it up. Serena couldn’t help but laugh. In fact, she did curl her red lips, and her bright eyes looked at everyone. With a clear and calm voice, she said, "Classmates, thank you all for your good intentions, but I won’t hide. Let James and his group come if they wish, it’s no big deal. Relax, go back to your seats and focus on studying, our joint exams are coming soon." The brilliance in Serena’s bright and composed eyes quickly quieted everyone down, and her gaze was so firm, it was reassuring. Everyone returned to their seats, but instead of studying, they stared at her delicate figure, thinking why such a beautiful little fairy would have a facial defect, it was such a pity. Before they knew it, it was time for dismissal, and Anabelle knew the exciting moment had arrived. She took out her phone and called Hayden Crawford. The soothing ringtone rang once and was then picked up, Hayden Crawford’s deep, magnetic voice came through, "Hello." Anabelle quickly donned a sweet smile, "Hayden, where are you now, can you come pick me up from school?" "I’m busy today, can’t come." Hayden directly refused. Anabelle paused, Hayden can’t come? "Hayden, I just saw there’s a big commotion over at A University, my cousin James brought half the circle and blocked the entrance of A University, it seems they want to corner Serena Sterling, to reveal her face. My cousin and others say that though Serena has an extraordinary aura, without the veil, she must be a hideous freak, otherwise why wear one. Aren’t you coming over?" Hayden on the other end was silent for a few seconds, and then said, "Not coming." This text is hosted at novel·fiɾe·net He directly hung up the phone.
Substitute Bride: Utterly Pampered by Her Billionaire Husband - Chapter 268
Updated: Oct 28, 2025 8:20 AM
