One Dare Too Far — Episode 6

numbers lucien said you understand power charlotte's expression darkened instantly she raised her hand sweetly professor blackthorne lucien barely looked at her Is it true some scholarship students receive special treatment? Yes. Ashley does.

He looked completely serious, like publicly favoring me didn't bother him at Maybe because he wanted everyone to know. The whispers started immediately. My face burned. Lucien turned on the projector. The screen lit up.

my paper appeared across the giant display. Ashley Carter. Lucien glanced at the class. A plus. Highest score in this course. Charlotte's smile vanished instantly. If anyone here can outperform her. His gaze swept across the room. I'll gladly offer the same treatment. Nobody spoke because nobody could. Charlotte's face turned red, then

And suddenly, for the first time since I came to this school, I felt seen. Not mocked, not pitied, seen. The bell rang. Everyone practically ran for the exit.

I grabbed my books and stood up fast. Ashley. Lucian's voice stopped me.