Chapter 487

Raine revealed an unnoticeable look of glee when she saw the scene unfold. 'See, I knew it. Nicole can never start anew. She's a country bumpkin. Who is she to get first place in the Math Olympiad? Who is she to gain Mr. Wyance's favor? She's meant to be trampled like a speck of dust,' she thought. Just as everyone was fixated on Ms. Emerson, a solemn voice came from the podium. "What're you all talking about? I'd like to hear it too." Meanwhile, Nicole and Sebastian were heading to The Grove; neither of them had a clue about what was happening in the hall. On the way to the restaurant, Sebastian asked Nicole what she had been up to. He then reminded her to take care of herself and to be attentive to her health despite her young age. On the other hand, Nicole responded to all of his questions and reminders. She felt as if he was close to talking her ear off by the time they reached the lounge. Sebastian seemed to have realized that he was talking too much. He quickly waved a waite