Chapter 5
I did not expect that the school actually invited outstanding alumni from the neighboring school, Alec and Edwina, to attend as guests.
After their speeches, the host smiled and joked, “You two look like a perfect match, are you a couple?”
Alec did not answer immediately, but instead glanced at me coldly.
I turned away expressionlessly.
Edwina immediately put her hand on Alec’s shoulder and said, “Are we similar? We are actually siblings…”
Before she finished speaking, Alec suddenly put his arm around her waist and interrupted, “Yes, we already have a baby.”
There was a sudden burst of cheers and applause from the audience.
I heard a whisper behind me, “Alec was a recognized male idol in the university town. I heard that there was a shameless dog who stalked him for three years, causing him to remain single, but in the end, the dog succeeded.”
“A few days ago, the classmates were saying that they were getting married. Today, the rumor was finally dispelled.”
“She’s here today, too. If her family didn’t have some money to donate to the school, how could such an idiot like her be worthy of being an outstanding alumnus?”
I clenched my fists, turned around and looked at them when I scolded, “Have you said enough? Why don’t you say it to my face?”
Their eyes flickered as they whispered, “We didn’t mention any names, but you insisted on identifying yourself with them.”
At this time, Edwina and Alec had already sat next to me.
Edwina hypocritically advised, “Kimberley, these two sisters didn’t say it was you, you are too
sensitive.”
Alec sneered, “You are sick!”
With their support, the two men immediately became confident, “That’s right, you are just looking for trouble, you are crazy!”
Just then, the host on the stage announced the start of the alumni sharing session and invited me to speak on stage.
I took a deep breath, suppressed my anger and prepared to stand up.
Just as I took a step, Edwina suddenly stretched her legs and tripped me.
I fell heavily to the ground.
My whole body was in severe pain, especially in the knees, elbows and chin and my body felt as if it was being torn apart.
My face felt burning with pain and when I touched it, I found blood on my fingertips.
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3:20 pm GDDD.
The entire venue fell silent in an instant.
“Are you too excited, Miss Valencia?” A harsh laugh came from behind, “Giving such a big gift to the school leaders!”
Amid the constant laughter, I was in so much pain that I could not get up for a while.
Alec sat there, lowering his voice and shouting angrily, “Get up quickly! You are embarrassing yourself!”
Edwina pretended to reach out to help me up, “Kimberley, don’t do that in this situation. It is jus a fall and everyone is watching.”
The pent–up anger suddenly erupted and I fiercely shook her hand away, “Why are you pretending to be kind? Edwina, why did you deliberately trip me?”
“Ah!” She suddenly fell backwards and hit the chair behind her hard, holding her stomach and crying out in pain, “Kimberley! I was kind enough to help you, but you didn’t appreciate it and pushed me? What if I get miscarriage?
“Women are such a hassle. If it weren’t for Alec’s sake, I would have fought with you today!”
After saying this, he turned to Alec, “Alec, control your woman. Small things please the heart, but big things hurt the body. I’m really fed up with these women, they fight over men all day long and have nothing to do!”
I was amused by her remarks.
I saw clearly how Edwina stretched out her leg to trip me and I also saw the triumphant sneer on the corner of her mouth.
That time she dared to turn the tables.
I could not bear it any longer, so I forced myself to stand up and raised my hand to slap her.
Alec took a quick step in front of her and slapped me in the face with his backhand.
The slap was so powerful that it made my vision go black and my ears buzz.
The venue suddenly exploded.
Alec looked at the blood on his hands, wiped it with a tissue in disgust, his eyes as cold as ice as he shouted, “Kimberley, get out of here!”
I stared at him blankly, my throat tightening when I questioned unbelievably, “Alec, can’t you stand by my side just for once?”
He was stunned for a moment, then became even more furious, “I’ll count to three. If you don’t get out of here, we’ll be separated forever! Three, two…”
At this moment, I suddenly felt so sick with his superiority. While covering my burning cheeks, I walked out quickly.
Behind me, Alec’s tone suddenly softened, “Slow down, don’t fall again.”
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