Chapter 11 Women, Here's Your Chance to Wrap Me Up

Falcone almost had the speech memorized, even though she got completely drunk last night. She hadn't had a chance to look at the script all day today, but the words flowed effortlessly from her mind. As she finished her speech with enthusiasm and casually scanned the audience, her gaze inevitably landed on Armand. He stood there as if he emitted light, effortlessly drawing everyone's attention. When he noticed her looking at him, he even had the nerve to smile back at her charmingly. The woman next to him had changed; it wasn't the proud Miranda from before. What a scumbag! Falcone thought, rolling her eyes and withdrawing her gaze, maintaining a composed smile as she stepped down from the stage. The next segment was speeches from the school leaders. Mrs. Lauren had returned by this time, and she leaned in eagerly to whisper something to the dean. Then, the dean cleared his throat and solemnly announced: "Students, quiet down for a moment. We must acknowledge that the