The Court of the Girl

Episode 20's

Everyone had gotten the ability test before and had successfully completed the exam well.

After the week of the exam, the institution felt very quiet and desolate. Including Juliette and Awke, there were only six people there.

Awke and Martius' friends were cleaning up the matter, so of course they didn't come for extra tutoring.

Three students from the institution did not come today, only Juliette came.

Juliette walked up to her chair carrying a backpack and diligently began to repeat her books and notes.

He is not complacent just because he has access to the previous ability tests at this institution. Instead, he became more and more focused.

When it's time to study, the teachers are not because only Juliette who came to relax. They maintain an honorable attitude and provide guidance sincerely.

One of the teachers even asked Juliette if she managed to get the highest score.

With a smile, Juliette replied, "Of course, with the test of ability you gave before, if I can't achieve the highest score, I'm disappointing you."

The teacher laughed lightly and spoke in a soft voice, "Miss Juliette, there's no need to underestimate yourself, you've been amazing."

Juliette smiled calmly, without saying anything. The teachers then provide guidance in natural science and history.

At this moment, the narrow alley near the school remained silent and dim, with the faint smell of blood smelling in the air.

Awke carefully folded the bloodstained handkerchief and put it in his pants pocket. He looked from beside Martius and his accomplices, his face filled with a dark expression, his voice cold as ice, "Remember to keep your word. If it wasn't for your reckless chatter and someone filming it, we wouldn't have faced all these difficulties today."

Hearing this, Martius lowered his head, a hint of frustration and uneasiness visible in his eyes.

Sitting beside Martius, Martius's friend finds Awke's moody expression and with his instincts, he steps back two steps, avoids eye contact with Awke, and tilts his head in order to avoid confrontation.

He almost caused a major disaster, unable to imagine that his casual conversation with Martius in the treatment room on that day had been secretly recorded and could be used as evidence to report Juliette's cheating.

If it wasn't for the Secretary finding her in time and handing her over to Mr. Awke, Juliette's reputation could have been ruined.

Although she felt disgusted at Juliette's unethical way of reaching the top spot, she actually never thought of hurting her.

Now, he finally understood fear and guilt. Recalling her promises to Juliette while they were still joining the organization, promising not to say anything carelessly, she realized how close she was to reporting it.

As Awke continued to look at her with a stern expression, the martius friend grew increasingly agitated, lowered his head and focused his gaze on the ground, too afraid to look towards Awke.

Martius was also feeling extremely frustrated. First, he was disturbed and exposed when someone recorded his conversation with his friends. The footage could potentially be used as evidence to attack Juliette.

However, what really made him a hassle was that through this incident he was able to ascertain Awke's thoughts completely. Awke must have had feelings for Juliette, because if he didn't, then he wouldn't have intervened to set it up.

Awke glanced at the boy lying on the ground, covered in blood and unconscious. Although he did not mention who ordered it, Awke could argue.

Reporting this kind of behavior is definitely not something that boys do voluntarily, as her academic achievements are not as good as Juliette's.

Although Juliette got first place through unfair means, it would not affect her.

Of all the people affected by Juliette getting first place in the ability test, there were only two people: Jordan and Xeldous.

Jordan, as a recipient of social assistance, lost his first position, as well as the self-esteem and attention of the teachers at Hope High School, he also lost the scholarship.

On the other hand, Xeldous once again lost to Juliette and would without a doubt face oppression from his father upon returning home.

However, such an action does not seem appropriate for someone with Xeldous social status; it is more reminiscent of the behavior of someone like Jordan, a lowly recipient of social assistance.

His heart immediately thumped, afraid that the person was already dead. After careful observation, he saw that the boy was still breathing and said inwardly, "Damn it! I have to clean up this mess again for young master."

The secretary walked respectfully toward Awke and said, "Master Awke."

Awke threw his gaze at him, his body tensed, his eyebrows and eyes filled with dark intensity. "More of all this."

The secretary nodded carefully and replied, "Yes, young master."

Awke raised his hand, took off the bloodstained Harappan High School uniform, and threw it on the ground. He got out of the hallway, got into a fancy car, and went away.

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After the week of the exam, Hope High School regained its usual calm.

The assessment and evaluation of secret friends will be done soon, and everyone's mind is focused on them - some are secretly doing good, some are using threats, and some are using bribes.

Today, two students are absent from the class: Xeldous and a former slave from Martius. Xeldous had not come to school since the day after the announcement of the exam results to this day, while the former slave Martius was absent for the first time.

Juliette understands everything, Jordan may have found the truth and reported it.

Jordan, with his arrogant gaze, sat in the front row, occasionally glancing at the empty seats of the slave boys.

His absence made the Jordan even more agitated, as if something was about to happen. The boy sent him a message last night, confirming that he had followed the instructions of the Jordan.

But today, he did not come to school without any explanation.

Jordan's intuition told him that something was wrong. He speculates that the boy may have been exposed and gotten retribution, or something else that would have led him to skip school? Jordan believes the boy must be in trouble.

But more than what happened to the boy, Jordan is worried about whether his report has been revealed and whether he will be involved in the matter.

This is what really disturbs and agitates Jordan, who forces her to glance at Juliette at a glance.

Juliette sat quietly on the bench, surrounded by people who turned to talk to her, as if not knowing anything.

Does he really know nothing?

It was possible that he and Martius had learned of the actions of the boy who reported him and had done something to him?

The more Jordan thought about it, the more agitated it became, the more chaotic his mind became, the harder it was to concentrate.

The entire morning passed in a dreamlike state, with nothing registered in his mind.

He was supposed to be the one who kept the evidence secretly, but ever since the report, he had become passive.

During his lunch break, he found Xeldous once again. Xeldous looked pale and within days, looked thinner, surrounded by an aura of sadness and voidness.

As the Jordan approached, Xeldous spoke quietly in a low voice, asking, "What's the outcome of the report?"

Jordan remained silent, struggling before finally saying, "Not going well, I..."

Before he could finish his words, Xeldous frowned, impatiently cutting him off in a stern tone, "Let me, I already know this is going to happen, you can't beat Juliette. We leave the conditions like this, the values have become established facts. The assessment for a secret friend is imminent, and it is very important that you give Juliette the lowest score as per my instructions. It's something you can control completely."

Hearing this, Jordan nodded, displaying an agreeable expression on his face. "I'll do it."