Chapter 107

And so, they grew even more arrogant. As they walked to class, they didn't bother to acknowledge anyone, radiating smugness. When Herbert entered the classroom, everyone knew it was time to announce the rankings, and the excitement was palpable. "Mr. Riggs, hurry up and announce the rankings!" "Besides Lily and Jonah, who else won a prize?" "Our class is amazing! The three smartest students in the entire city are all here." Jonah stood with his hands in his pockets, head slightly tilted, exuding confidence. Lily's cheeks were flushed, and she looked a little nervous. They had no idea why Herbert was deliberately hiding the results. They just assumed he was saving the surprise for this very moment. Herbert stood by the teacher's desk, his expression tense. "I won't be announcing the results right now. If you want to know, come see me privately." Jonah frowned, and a sense of unease crept over Lily. Given Herbert's usual way of doing things, if the results were good, wouldn't