The Court of the Girl

Episode 18's

"Jordan, second place."

Jordan stood in silence, resisting the ridicule of laughter and the mocking look of the crowd, and walked towards the podium to receive his report card from the teacher.

The teacher patted him on the shoulder with a friendly face, and consolingly said, "Jordan, one defeat means nothing. Everyone makes mistakes sometimes. I believe you can control your emotions, right?"

Jordan raised his head with indifference in his eyes, forced a faint smile, and nodded his head respectfully. "I understand sir."

The teacher smiled, "Good, I believe you, come back."

After announcing the value of Juliette and Jordan, a heavy burden that had squeezed the teacher's heart as if it had suddenly lifted, provided a hint of relief.

"Xeldous, third place."

Xeldous remained silent for a long time before getting up and walking to the side of the podium to receive his report card.

The teacher was surprised to see his pale face and red eyes.

After the class ended, Xeldous took the notebook Jordan gave him in exchange for a scroll on his desk. Suddenly, he stood up and walked calmly towards the Jordan.

Without saying a word, he raised his hand and violently struck Jordan on the head with a heavy notebook.

The sharp edges of the thick book hurt Jordan's forehead, making blood flow straight down from behind his tangled black hair.

The disciples glanced, and the class was silent for a few seconds.

The incident happened too suddenly, and the girls surrounding Juliette sighed in surprise, but quickly calmed down and began to mock, enjoying the scene.

Surrounded by evil gazes and disdainful laughing voices, Jordan felt as if he could not feel the blood running down his forehead or even feel the pain.

He looked at Xeldous, looking into each other's eyes. Jordan sat down while Xeldous stood up, as if he was instinctively inferior to him.

The clear and attractive Xeldous features were lost by the grim countenance, emitting a freezing intensity.

He grabbed Jordan's hair, forcing his head to the table. In a dark tone, he said, "Jordan, it's time for you to wake up."

With a slight bow, Xeldous looked at him, saying those words in a low and gentle voice, almost as a warning, "If you don't have absolute certainty, don't imitate others in doing the deal."

Then, Xeldous stood up, gave Jordan a sharp look, let go of his grasp, and turned away from the classroom.

At lunchtime, Jordan remained silent, sitting in his chair without going to eat. His mind was chaotic, saddled with many things to consider.

Losing his first position meant he would not be eligible for the biggest scholarship, something he desperately needed.

That amount could provide some relief to his family life.

However, things had fallen apart now, as the one who had managed to grab first place was not him, but Juliette.

With more blood dripping from his forehead, Jordan left the classroom and headed for the treatment room to treat his wounds.

During the lunch break, there was no doctor in the treatment room. Jordan first examined his wound in a mirror, then went into a separate room, where various medicines that had not been opened, bandages, antiseptics, and other medical equipment were kept.

He opened the box and picked up a bottle of unopened beriodine cotton. After closing the box, he turned around about to come out, when suddenly there were quick steps and a familiar voice came from outside the school health room. It was Martius and his friends.

One of the children mentioned Juliette, saying, "To be honest, Juliette is amazing, she is not only beautiful but also smart. I thought he would always be second, but this time he surprised by getting first and even beating Jordan."

Martius replied with a sneer, "Do you really believe Juliette can rank one?"

"Whatchu mean? Didn't he get a first-class grade this time? Is there anything suspicious here?"

Upon hearing that, at first everyone felt disbelief but then burst out laughing and clapping, exclaiming, "That's great, Juliette really doesn't hesitate to use any means."

In the school health room, Jordan stopped holding the record button, kept the tape, and put it in his pants pocket.

The tape was late, a little late, and he missed the start. However, he managed to record all the important dialogues. His brows were furrowed, veins seemed behind the hand that was by his side.

Juliette, you are despicable.

Jordan rushes off in search of Xeldous, running across several places until he finally finds him. Standing a few steps away from Xeldous, he called out, "Xeldous!"

Hearing someone call his name, Xeldous turned around and saw that it was Jordan. His already wrinkled forehead became increasingly firmer, showing impatience.

Jordan wants to know why Xeldous is in such a bad mood after losing to Juliette and moves his anger on her.

He did not even want to see Jordan, let alone talk to him. Without further ado, Jordan quickly approached Xeldous and loudly said, "Juliette cheated to get the highest score, she got the test first."

Hearing this, Xeldous suddenly turned his head to look at Jordan. He looked at her sharply, his brows furrowed tightly, as if he could not believe it. In a cold and serious voice, he asked, "Do you have any proof?"

Jordan immediately pulled out his phone from his pants pocket and played the recording for Xeldous to listen to.

The voices in the recording are very familiar - they are the voices of Martius and his friends.

How could Xeldous, who had a close relationship with them, not recognize him? After listening to the recording, his blood froze inside him.

Compared to Juliette who cheated to get the highest score, Martius' betrayal made him even more furious.

Martius knew that Juliette could obtain the previous ability exam questions, but he chose to hide them from Xeldous. She did not tell him, not even giving the slightest hint, all because of her selfishness towards Juliette!

They were supposed to be close friends, but why did she choose to help Juliette and keep it a secret from herself?

Juliette, that despicable person, was even more disgusting. He used such a dirty way to get the highest marks, and he could still receive praise and congratulations from everyone, without being bothered. How could he be so low!

Under great anger, Xeldous calmed down. His forehead and eyes were filled with goosebumps, as he asked Jordan, "What should we do now?"

Jordan turned his head to look at Xeldous's eyes, the disturbing wind only added to his frustration and despair. "We'd better report Juliette to the discipline committee on campus, and then the grades will be canceled, and you can win fair."

Hearing this, Xeldous gave a deep and cold look at the Jordan, accompanied by a dismissive smile.

Xeldous's voice was filled with insulting insinuations as he said, "Jordan, you are indeed clever, you want me to report Juliette so that her value becomes invalid, then you can easily get your position back? Well, let me tell you, the world is not what you think it is. Wherever you may find all the benefits, whether I managed to report or not, you will be in a safe position.“

Reporting Juliette would not give her any benefits. The announcement of the value is done, and Juliette is in first place while she is in third - it is an established fact.

His father was a person who only cared about the results and did not pay attention to the process.

He would only think that his son was less talented and nothing more than trash. In addition, she might even appreciate the merciless behavior Juliette did, because basically, her father did as well.

If she carelessly reported Juliette, she would probably face her father's more ruthless temper, and that wouldn't bring her an advantage.

Jordan wanted to use it as a pawn, but Xeldous was not stupid to fall into that trap. He would not rush to become a weapon in the hands of the Jordan, only to later realize that the Jordan selfishly claimed all those advantages for himself.

When Xeldous's words were thrown out, Jordan's facial complexion grew pale, and his expression could barely hide the shame from his thought being exposed and the shame he was facing.

He became more aggressive, trying to provoke Xeldous: "So, that's all? Are you willingly admitting defeat and ready to be trampled by Juliette?"

Xeldous patted Jordan on the shoulder, slightly keeping his eyes a secret, emitting a pressing and dangerous aura, his voice sounding low: "Sure, we will report it, but it is up to you to do so. Only by dropping Juliette can you regain your status, right?"