Chapter 206

Lily's mind raced. How could this happen? She had arranged for a professional hacker to register Hera and had personally confirmed the details. If Hera didn't attend the competition either, why was her name not on the absentee list? Why was it Lily's name instead? Where had her meticulously crafted plan gone awry? "If you couldn't attend the competition, you shouldn't have registered for it! This news won't just tarnish your own reputation but also Cavenridge's century-old prestige!" Yuliana's voice boomed with disapproval. "Call your parents and wait for the academy's disciplinary action together!" Lily felt a cold dread wash over her, her legs turning to jelly. … Meanwhile, Hera and Christopher's speech had just concluded. Watching the constant barrage of camera flashes, Hera couldn't help but worry a little. If Bernard saw their photo together, would he start his usual nagging about not having a photo with her and demanding one? Following the opening ceremony, the afternoon w