Chapter 149

Penny couldn't help but burst out in laughter after she heard what Jasmine had said. "Don't be so pessimistic. There are still good men in the world—Mr. Sutton, for instance." Jasmine thought about Joshua, who was solemn, yet gentlemanly, and smiled, but didn't say anything else. Penny wanted to tease Jasmine further when a commotion broke out outside. Jasmine hurried to her feet and followed Penny, spotting a stylish woman at the reception desk, her stance both furious and full of pride. She didn't care about the attention she had garnered. Her shrill voice pierced through the air as she shrieked, "Who's Jasmine Scott? Get her out here right now!" The atmosphere at the academy became tense amid the chaos. Everyone there had their eyes glued on Yara Sorell, the overbearing woman, who was causing a scene. Jasmine was a little confused when she heard Yara calling out for her, but she headed quickly to the latter anyway. She looked at Yara courteously and asked, "I'm Jasmine. How m