Chapter 1292

"You want to replace the Pinnacle Academy?" Anne realized that it had been his ambition all along and gaped. "No, Anthony, you can't do that! Let the Pinnacle Academy be. It won't stand in your way!" "Replacing it was bound to happen anyway. Lucas's downfall is your fault," Anthony said. "Why do you have to be so possessive? If there's really something between me and Lucas, you wouldn't stand a chance." Anne did not know how she could change Anthony's mind, but all she knew was that if she failed to do so, the academy of decades of history would disappear. 'What of the Newman Family, then? What about Lucas? Losing everything overnight could drive him mad!' She thought. Anthony darted forward and grabbed her by the jaw, before staring into her eyes. "I wouldn't stand a chance? Are you sure?" Her lips quivered with uncertainty. Anthony was far too powerful and even if she wanted to settle down with Lucas, they would never stand a chance. "You were about to get engaged back then, ri