When I Was A Wallflower

With his hands behind his back, Leo appeared aloof and intimidating as his black suit set off his fair skin.

Leo! Michelle dared not call his name out loud. She merely mouthed his name and gritted her teeth, tears almost rolling down her face.

When she came downstairs, Leo followed her from behind.

The reason she couldn't give up on pestering Amelie was to prove that she was better than the latter. She refused to be the losing party as it made her feel humiliated.

Watching the aggrieved look on Michelle's face, Amelie slowly returned to her senses.

I knew it! Michelle was the daughter of a wealthy family. How could she be willing to be a laughingstock without reason?

Since Michelle did all that just to attract Leo's attraction, she decided to play along with her.

As if not noticing Leo, Amelie changed her expression and grabbed Michelle's hands. "Miss Walsh, you're right. The New Year shows are just pure entertainment. They aren't sophisticated events at all. I'm sure someone as excellent as you don't even enjoy watching them."

Her response took Michelle aback.

Upon hearing her compliment, Michelle immediately assumed that Amelie was mocking her.

The more she thought, the more eager she was to prove how excellent she was. Hence, she announced, "I'm not considered outstanding in my family, but at least I graduated from a prestigious Ivy League university. Anyone who graduated from an Ivy League university is naturally exceptional. So far, no one I know of has graduated from an Ivy League university!"

Amelie was speechless at that.

Did all Ivy League university students behave like her? Did all of them look down on people and act almighty?

Was the Ivy League some kind of joke?

However, Amelie didn't forget her original intention. She purposely raised her voice in exaggeration and exclaimed, "Wow! Ivy League?! That's so cool! I can't compare to you, Miss Walsh. My university can't even get into whatever league in Corynthea. It is merely an ordinary university."

Michelle couldn't stifle a laugh upon hearing that.

That woman was indeed dumb. She didn't even seem to know what Ivy League was!

The guests who overheard Amelie laughed out loud as well.

Some thought she was being funny, but some carried the same thought as Michelle who assumed Amelie was ignorant.

Of course, Amelie heard their laughter, but she didn't care.

Others couldn't simply judge one's intelligence. What mattered most was one's own thoughts.

As if not understanding why the crowd was laughing, she continued, "Even though I studied at an ordinary university, I merely strove to graduate."

Media,

of the two weeks prior to examinations to flip the untouched textbook

she aced her exams every

she heard that Amelie narrowly graduated from university,

chin, she announced in a clear and loud voice, "Even though school was tough for me since young, I still managed to cultivate my other talents. I obtained a tenth-grade in piano, a professional qualification in violin, a membership in the Equestrian Association, a membership in the Business Club…"

that Amelie didn't know that there were professional and amateur levels in

she continued naming all the other qualifications or memberships that she obtained.

clean her ears due to

don't you perform a song for us on stage, Miss Walsh?" She pointed at the piano on stage and

a great idea for Michelle to show off her talents in front of Leo. However,

readily. "Sure, if you want to hear me play."

as if she was only going to play for Amelie out

that, she made a beeline

get rid of that annoying piece of gum. Amelie finally felt relaxed.

she had not eaten lunch yet after being

was famished.

performance on stage, she strode toward the

delicacies was arranged neatly.

money, she wasn't extremely particular when it came to food. Upon seeing the delicate dishes on the table that resembled

lifted the lid for

then dished some food, took a seat,

of piano music rang

the beat. She had to admit that Michelle played the piano very well. It did somehow stimulate

her meal, Michelle was still

couldn't help looking in the direction of

crowd surrounding the

pity." Amelie sighed.

brat doesn't know that she shouldn't go overboard

music would

decided not to join the crowd and instead roam around

a few rounds, she noticed a few glasses placed on the

were filled in the glasses, and the colors made them look vibrant.

filled with the same amount but in the shape of a ladder in

foreigners

from the waiter and tentatively tapped the glasses.

sound produced was pleasant.

more times, she realized that the glasses produced vibrant sounds.

mind was filled with

the music and started

the crowd listened to a few more pieces, they started getting sick of it and dispersed.

low humming of a woman's voice combined