Reborn as the Villainess

Meanwhile, in Class D. Gloria glanced at the empty seat next to her and frowned. Janet hadn't shown up today.

Thinking back to last night when Janet had called her in tears, asked for help, and then ranted at her, Gloria felt something was off.

'Could it be that Janet has figured out how I've been using her? No, that's impossible. Janet is too simple-minded. I can just find some excuses to brush it off and convince her. Gloria wondered.

Gloria suddenly felt a twinge of regret for the harsh words she had said to Janet last night. Sure, Hall Group had gone belly- up, but they still had resources to tap into, Plus, who else would be so easily manipulated by a few casual words and charge into battle for her like Janet? Finding a pawn like that wasn't easy

So, when Janet showed up, she figured she could play a little nice and charm Janet back into her good graces. After all, that was the way to win her over.

Just then, someone shouted, "Gloria, isn't that your brother? He's here for the pep rally, right?"

"Whoa, Gloria. your brother is hot," another girl said.

"Nice one. Gloria. You said no one was coming, but you were just messing with us, huh? Are you afraid we'd get jealous of how good-looking he is?" someone else joked.

Hearing their teasing. Gloria froze, and she thought in curiosity Andrew? Hasn't he been out of town on business?'

She followed everyone's gaze and spotted a burly guy in a sharp suit strutting down the road like a model on a runway. It had to be Andrew. And he was heading toward.. Class D He wasn't going to Felix and Eleanor's class but her class. Gloria's eyes lit up, and she sprang to her feet and dashed out to meet him, ignoring the envious looks of her classmates. "Hey. Andrew."

Andrew clearly hadn't expected to see Gloria. He paused his steps and frowned. Though he had been reborn for a while, and this wasn't his first time seeing Gloria since his rebirth, the memory of how she had indirectly caused so much trouble for Eleanor still soured his feelings.

He understood it was just human nature, but he couldn't shake off the resentment. His expression turned cold, and he looked down at her from his height, adopting a businesslike tone. "Yeah, what's up?"

Andrew rarely came to Aloria High, and the last time was when he dropped Eleanor off for her entrance exams. Seeing Gloria rushing toward him, he wondered if he made the wrong way to Class A.

Gloria was buzzing with excitement, and she totally missed the change in Andrew's tone. She rushed up to him, pulling on his arm playfully like she always did. "Andrew, you're the best. You came back just for me. Did you work overtime again? Why didn't you call me earlier? The pep rally doesn't start for a bit, so come on, let's head to my classroom."

She then started tugging him toward the classroom.

But Andrew didn't budge but yanked his arm away with a cool demeanor. I have things to do here. I can't go to your classroom. Vincent's here with me, so let him stay with you today. Vincent, trailing behind, blinked in surprise. He had no idea that being Andrew's assistant included pep rally duties.

Cloria was taken aback by his refusal, her face falling as she stomped her foot. "Andrew!"

Vincent wiped the sweat from his brow and stammered, "Uh... Mr. Lloyd, isn't that a bit off? The pep rally is all about family hugging their children. I don't think I should be there."

14.11 Thu, Oct 31

Meanwhile, in Class D. Gloria glanced at the empty seat next to her and frowned. Janet hadn't shown up today.

Thinking back to last night when Janet had called her in tears, asked for help, and then ranted at her, Gloria felt something

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Could it be that Janet has figured out how I've been using her? No, that's impossible, Janet is too simple-minded, I can just find some excuses to brush it off and convince her, Gloria wondered. gone belly-

Gloria suddenly felt a twinge of regret for the harsh words she had said to Janet last night. Sure, Hall Group had up but they still had resources to tap into. Plus, who else would be so easily manipulated by a few casual words and charge into battle for her like Janet? Finding a pawn like that wasn't easy

So, when Janet showed up, she figured she could play a little nice and charm Janet back into her good graces. After all, that was the way to win her over.

Just then, someone shouted, "Gloria, isn't that your brother? He's here for the pep rally, right?"

"Whoa. Gloria, your brother is hot, another girl said.

"Nice one. Gloria. You said no one was coming, but you were just messing with us, huh? Are you afraid we'd get jealous of how good-looking he is?" someone else joked.

Hearing their teasing, Gloria froze, and she thought in curiosity Andrew? Hasn't he been out of town on business?"

She followed everyone's gaze and spotted a burly guy in a sharp suit strutting down the road like a model on a runway. It had to be Andrew. And he was heading toward Class D He wasn't going to Felix and Eleanor's class but her class. Gloria's eyes lit up, and she sprang to her feet and dashed out to meet him, ignoring the envious looks of her classmates. "Hey, Andrew

Andrew clearly hadn't expected to see Gloria. He paused his steps and frowned. Though he had been reborn for a while, and this wasn't his first time seeing Gloria since his rebirth, the memory of how she had indirectly caused so much trouble for Eleanor still soured his feelings.

He understood it was just human nature, but he couldn't shake off the resentment. His expression turned cold, and he looked down at her from his height, adopting a businesslike tone. "Yeah, what's up?"

Andrew rarely came to Aloria High, and the last time was when he dropped Eleanor off for her entrance exams. Seeing Gloria rushing toward him, he wondered if he made the wrong way to Class A

Gloria was buzzing with excitement, and she totally missed the change in Andrew's tone. She rushed up to him, pulling on his arm playfully like she always did. "Andrew, you're the best. You came back just for me. Did you work overtime again? Why didn't you call me earlier? The pep rally doesn't start for a bit, so come on, let's head to my classroom."

She then started tugging him toward the classroom.

But Andrew didn't budge but yanked his arm away with a cool demeanor. "I have things to do here. I can't go to your classroom. Vincent's here with me, so let him stay with you today

Vincent, trailing behind, blinked in surprise He had no idea that being Andrew's assistant included pep rally duties.

Gloria was taken aback by his refusal, her face falling as she stoped her foot. "Andrew!"

Vincent wiped the sweat from his brow and stamunered, "Uh... Mr. Lloyd, isn't that a bit off? The pep rally is all about family hugging their children 1 don't think I should be there

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Andrew's previously ley-demeanor suddenly sparked with life as he heard the word "hugging". That meant Eleanor would hug him, and his trip was meaningful.

Even though he was thrilled inside, his expression remained aloof, and he said in a cool tone, "Well, if you don't want to be there, that's your choice."

Vincent nearly teared up with relief, and he replied, "Got it, Mr. Lloyd."

Gloria felt tears prick her eyes at this. She complained inwardly Isn't Andrew the one who always spoiled me rotten? He even bought me a star on a whim, but why is he suddenly so distant?

As Andrew turned to leave, Gloria lost it, and she gripped his sleeve tightly. "Andrew, please stay...

Seeing her clutching his sleeve, Andrew instantly turned gloomy and he said curtly, "Let go."

The air grew thick with tension, the moment hanging heavy between them.

Just then, a refined voice broke the tense silence. "Mr. Vanderbilt what a coincidence. Are you here to support your adopted. sister for her pep rally?"Content property of NôvelDra/ma.Org.

The word "adopted sister hurt Gloria's feelings. She had been smiling but suddenly clenched her teeth at those words. She'd fought tooth and nail to get into the Vanderbilt family, and now she was still seen as an adopted kid. She wasn't happy about that

But when she turned around, her irritation faded as she saw Stephen's elegant features framed by a slight smile. "M-Mr. Lloyd, Gloria called.

Andrew raised his eyebrows as he saw Stephen, and he said. "Well, Mr. Lloyd, didn't expect to meet you here. Are you here to support your brother?"

Stephen, ditching the usual suit for a sleek black coat over a shirt and trousers, looked more youthf

youthful than ever.

"Nope, he doesn't deserve my time. I'm here for my hancée, said Stephen. He stood tall in front of Andrew, radiating an air of noble authority. Andrew didn't back down and returned the intense gaze with a mocking tone. "Oh? I had no idea fiancée.

Stephen looked straight at him and gave a light chuckle. "Actually, I mentioned it at the last gala. You should know."

you had

Andrew's eyes turned icy as if he was ready to throw a punch. "Stephen, you can mess with anyone you want, but leave Eleanor alone."

Stephen brushed off the threat like it was nothing and retorted, Oh? Is that right?"

Seriously, who are they trying to fool with this whole sibling bond act? Stephen scoffed in his mind. He'd had his people dig into the Vanderbilt family and found out Eleanor wasn't exactly living the dream after being taken in-she was neglected. The detectives were battled as to why they doted on their adopted daughter instead of their biological daughter.

Since the Vanderbilts didn't want Eleanor, he'd be more than happy to show her the love she deserved.

The tension crackled in the air as these two strikingly handsome men, both radiating power, faced off. At that moment, it felt like the world around thein had frozen

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