“But—” Before Bianca could finish, Chris had already walked back into the guesthouse.

Bianca stomped her feet in frustration but couldn’t express her anger. Unable to gain an advantage, she decided to visit the school in the afternoon to find a child to replace herself.

When school ended, few people remained, just a few students cleaning the classrooms. Despite the old equipment and basic facilities, these girls cherished them, diligently cleaning every corner.

They chatted excitedly about their upcoming trip. Even though they were heading to a big city, they stayed dedicated. Several girls joined hands and pledged to study hard, promising to change their lives when they grew up.

Bianca impatiently rolled her eyes.

These girls seemed to be the ones at the top of the school’s list—the best achievers in this poor school. Replacing them would surely attract Chris and Lena’s attention. So, who should she look for?

Bianca wandered around a small, rough cement field that barely deserved to be called a field. It was filled with sharp stones that could hurt someone’s feet. Her frustration grew.

a boy who seemed out of place, vaguely

school before. She scrolled through her camera and found his shots. His face lacked the

poor family to the point

for a moment. Kids from such backgrounds typically had low self-esteem, never

smiled and slowly approached

sat under the only patch of shade on the field, poking an

sat on a nearby rock and

boy glanced coldly at

him the photos she had taken. “Hey, I’ve taken pictures of you before! What’s

hand away. The momentary malice in his eyes sent shivers down

Bianca said softly, “I’ve noticed from the photos you’ve been watching your teacher, Ms. Harding. Is it because she’s

an eyebrow but stayed silent and continued to poke at the ant nest, stirring

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