Chapter 4

Dylan said coldly to Raven, "Who says I'm taking your spot? Even without me, you'd never get that scholarship."

Serena clutched her chest and pointed at Dylan. "How can you bully our Raven like this?"

"You two grew up together. Can't you just talk it out?"

Vincent chimed in from the side. "Exactly. Dylan, you're older. Giving it to Raven is no big deal."

The moment he finished, Serena turned her attack on me.

"Chloe, I've done so much for you. This is my daughter's future. Can't you repay me just a little?"

I thought to myself, "She climbed into my husband's bed. Had a child the same age as my son. I haven't settled that score yet, and she wants me to repay her? Dream on."

Seeing that neither of us would budge, Serena closed her eyes and fainted.

I could tell at a glance she was faking. She collapsed into Vincent's arms, her hands still wandering.

Raven immediately shrieked at the sight, "Mom, don't scare me!"

"Chloe, I can give up this scholarship, but you can't bully my mom!"

What a heavy accusation to pin on me. I couldn't let them have their way.

I crouched down and dug my sharp nails into the flesh at Serena's waist.

A few seconds in, she couldn't take it anymore. Her eyes snapped open.

Raven was standing in front of her, so Serena naturally assumed her daughter had done it.

"You little bitch, why are you pinching me?"

Raven shook her head, confused, and pointed at me.

"It's her, Mom! It had to be Chloe!"

I stared straight at her. She faltered.

"Guess I don't have much time left. I keep fainting these days."

Vincent looked at me, then at Serena, stammering.

"I'd better take you to the hospital. Your health can't wait."

Then he turned to me, all righteous.

"Chloe, don't worry. I'll talk to her. You take care of Dylan. I'll drive her to the hospital."

The moment the door closed, Raven flashed Dylan a smug smile.

I knew it. The real show was about to begin.