Chapter 114
Chapter 114
Amber bit her lip . ‘ How did she know what I was thinking ? ‘
She hadn’t spoken a word – had barely even breathed the thought aloud .
Yet Sienna had caught it anyway , sharp as a blade catching light . Instinct like that was almost scary .
“ You’re still up studying at this hour ? ” Sienna asked , raising an eyebrow .
She plopped down on Amber’s bed . There was a faint crunch – she must’ve sat right on top of a book .
Amber denied instantly , “ I wasn’t studying ! I just can’t sleep . That’s all .”
Amber barely held back a scoff . ‘ Studying ? Seriously ? As if she’d ever admit to that .’
But before she could retort , Sienna’s eyes flickered – first to the ink smudged across Amber’s cheek , then to the pen jutting from her pocket .
Amber crossed her arms . “ What’re you doing here ? ” she asked , tilting her head in mock curiosity .
A wild thought crossed her mind – was Sienna here to share her bed ? If so , she wouldn’t exactly say no .
“ You inhaled that dinner fast enough to give me whiplash , ” Sienna remarked , turning toward the door . “ Get some rest . ”
Amber’s pulse jumped . She threw out an arm to block the exit . “ Wait ! I was … actually studying earlier . Got a few problems I can’t figure out . ” She bit her lip . “ Help me ? ”
As soon as she finished speaking , she quickly averted her gaze .
“ So you were studying , huh ? ” Sienna said with a teasing smile , and Amber instantly flushed with embarrassment .
The lie had barely left her mouth before it collapsed under Sienna’s knowing look . Amber chewed her lip , equal parts embarrassed and defiant .
“ Well ? Are you gonna help or just stand there ? ”
Sienna had just dozed off for a bit and wasn’t sleepy at all now – might as well take this chance to see what Amber’s study skills were really like .
Amber quickly gathered up all the books and notes she’d stashed away in every nook and cranny .
She sat down meekly , like a good girl .
Sienna pulled up a chair and sat beside her . She saw Amber take out some test papers – clearly , Amber was working through practice problems . The notes in her books were all brand new ; it was obvious she’d really been studying a lot lately .
“ Grade these for me . ” Amber handed over some test papers she’d just finished .
Sienna checked them and found only three mistakes in each paper , so all the scores were above ninety .
Sienna couldn’t help but suspect whether she copied from the textbook or just wrote down the answers from somewhere else .
It was essential to distinguish between a student with learning difficulties and one who was unwilling to study . And Amber turned out to be the latter .
The stuff in the textbooks was so basic , she honestly had no clue what everyone else kept poring over day after day .
Aside from a couple of key points the homeroom teacher hammered into her , the rest was child’s play – she knew it all like the back of her hand .
“ Amber , did you really do all of this on your own ? ” Sienna asked , sounding a bit skeptical .
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Amber puffed out her chest , looking proud . “ Of course I did it myself ! What , you don’t trust me ? Go ahead , give me a question – li show you
Sienna was a bit in disbelief . She never expected Amber to turn into some top student – she just wanted her to actually care about studying again . ”
Who would’ve thought Amber was a hidden study ace all along ?
Sienna gave her a few international math competition problems . Then she was impressed to see Amber write out the correct answers in just a few minutes .
She genuinely praised Amber , “ Amber , you’re amazing . ”
Amber felt like her heart was about to burst with joy – she was so thrilled she could barely contain herself .
Her lips curling up into an adorable , toothy grin .
But she still put on a tough front . “ Obviously ! Who do you think I am ? “ ****
When Winifred saw Sienna’s name , she couldn’t help but clench her fists . ‘ Sienna… what an annoying name ,’ she thought to herself .
“ Winifred , they’re back again , ” Ryan reported .
Winifred stood up , placing her hand on the table . The little black snake quickly slithered over and coiled itself around her arm
“ Since they’re so eager to die , let’s grant their wish . Move out ! ” she ordered coldly .
“ Yes , Winifred , ” came the immediate reply .
It was late , and the whole street was dead silent . Winifred and Ryan slipped into the farthest alley on Culturein Street , a spot tucked away behind a leafy tree – pretty well hidden from prying eyes .
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A group of guys loitered nearby , their rainbow – dyed hair competing for attention with their unfortunate dental work . Their cheap , tarnished necklaces might have been fashionable – if this were a 90s rap video and they weren’t missing half the links . The whole ensemble looked like someone had challenged a blindfolded clown to style them .
As soon as Winifred and Ryan showed up , the leader – a guy with cantaloupe – colored hair – tossed his bangs and swaggered over .
“ Hey , little witch , didn’t we already agree ? The left side of the street has nothing to do with you ! What , you trying to go back on your word now ? ” he
sneered .
Winifred stayed silent , her gaze coolly assessing the group of guys waving their pathetic fake knives around like they meant something . ‘ These idiots really must have a death wish , ‘ she mused , already calculating how many seconds it would take to put them all on the ground .
“ What’s wrong with us collecting a little protection fee ? Those half – dead old folks wouldn’t have made it this far without us watching their backs . Some clueless little girl mouthed off at us , so we just gave her a couple of slaps . Why are you making such a fuss ? ” the leader said , shrugging .
Ryan jabbed a finger at them , shouting , “ You guys have no shame ! You just waltz into their shops , grab whatever you want , eat for free , and don’t pay a dime . Then you try to pin it all on us ? Just count how many people you ripped off already ! ”
“ Hey , Ryan , that’s not how it is . Those are all my family ! What’s wrong with me here asking them for a little cash ? You think we’re like you – just a bunch of unwanted orphans ? Ha ! ” the leader mocked .
“ Yeah , that’s right ! All you do is trail after this little witch all day – what are you , her kept boy or something ? Hahaha , ” another guy jeered .
“ You punks ! ” Ryan was shaking with rage . Before any of them could even react , Winifred lunged at them .
With a sharp cry , she lashed out with her whip , sending the leader flying .
The rest of the guys were still in a daze when the whip lashed out again , striking them hard . They twisted and squirmed on the ground like maggots , screaming in agony .
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“ Well , I’m actually in a pretty good mood tonight , so I’ll have some fun with you losers . How many times do I have to say it ? I run the street , you rest ; have the guts to niess with me , huh ? The devil knows better than to pick this fight .
“ You dared to lay a finger on my people . Tonight , I’m gonna skin you alive , ” Winifred said coldly .
“ Ah ! Ah ! Somebody help ! Murder ! She’s gonna kill us ! ”
“ We were wrong ! We’ll never do it again ! ”
“ Boss , little witch , please – have mercy ! Stop hitting us ! ”
“ No ! My gorgeous face ! You ruined it ! ”
“ My ass is in pieces ! Please , stop ! No more ! ”
The alley was fitted with their nonstop screams and desperate cries for mercy , echoing again and again through the night .