" Actually , Briar had finished all her classes by the time she was fourteen . She was now the top - tier professor , Ms. Bree , at the famous Atrington University , teaching high - level finance to global elites . But she'd kept all that quiet , known only to those closest to her . Edgar only knew she skipped school a lot to race cars , so he assumed she was just an underachiever who couldn't get into a real college . Since Briar wouldn't hand over her shares in the company , Edgar figured he'd just keep her busy by tossing her into some random college . As for the shareholders ' meeting she wanted to call tomorrow , Edgar had already moved fast while she was gone . He'd pulled strings , made calls , and locked things down . Even if Briar tried to remove him as CEO , the big shareholders wouldn't go for it . He'd hold on to the Jennings Group no matter what . Even with Dad and Javier helping , I barely made it . With your grades , Shoneport University probably won't take you . " They all thought Briar had just fooled around overseas and ended up at some random school . Her talk of getting into Shoneport University felt like a total joke . Briar looked bored . She leaned back in her chair , crossed her arms , and sneered , " If you won't help , I'll handle it myself . If I want to get into Shoneport University , I'll get in ." Edgar and Beatrice were stunned by how cocky she was . They didn't even know how to respond . From the sofa , Camden nearly spat out his coffee . He coughed , then sneered , " You ? Get into Shoneport University ? That's a dream . " Briar's smile faded as she glanced over at him . There was no real threat in her gaze , but it still made Camden tense up . Still , he pushed on , not wanting to look weak . " The president at Shoneport University is from the Goodwin family . That's one of the top four families in the city . Even the Hargreaves family members have to wait in line to talk to him . Who the hell do you think you are ? " Camden was sure of himself . In his mind , Briar was just some clueless girl from Qathana , totally cut off from Shoneport's inner circles . Halle , sitting beside him , let out a smug laugh . " Come on , Briar . You've got to know your limits . Shoneport University isn't for people like you to play around in . " Sure , Briar had the title of Jennings heir - but in Halle's eyes , without the right background or support , it didn't mean anything . Briar took it all in , her grin turning colder . " If you can't help , then shut up and stay out of it . " Just then , the servant brought over a steaming plate of pasta . Briar took it , didn't even glance at the others , and dug in like she owned the pla The Jennings family wasn't in the same league as the city's wealthiest , but Edgar still loved to show off . The house was bright and flashy , full of expensive 1/2 Chapter 73 decor and glittering chandeliers . Under the lights , Briar's face looked even more striking as she ate . Her skin was flawless , her neck slender, and her fingers long and delicate as she held the fork . Even sitting there alone , she gave off a quiet , commandin vibe - distant , but impossible to ignore . Edgar had never liked Briar , but even he had to admit - she outshone Camden and Beatrice in a lot of ways . Briar ate fast but neatly , finishing the pasta in under ten minutes . Then she wiped her mouth with a napkin and stood up . Her eyes met Edgar's as he returned to the sofa . Her look was casual , even lazy , but cold enough to make Edgar feel uneasy . " My room ready ? " she asked as she headed for the stairs and grabbed her suitcase . It wasn't clear if she was talking to Edgar or the servant . The servant looked at Edgar first . Seeing no answer , she bowed slightly . " Yes , Miss . It's the last room on the second floor . I'll show you . " Once Briar was out of sight , Beatrice finally snapped , " Dad , are we really just letting her walk all over us ? What if she causes problems at Shoneport University ? " What she really wanted to say was that she was scared her classmates would find out she had a half - sister like Briar - one who didn't go to a fancy school , didn't have a polished background , and didn't care what anyone thought . Even if they were half - sisters , Briar still carried the Jennings name . That alone was enough to cause Beatrice stress . Briar might not care about her reputation , but Beatrice sure did . Besides , the way the servant treated Briar with such respect made Beatrice burn inside . Briar had only just gotten back , and already she was taking over . " Relax . She can talk big all she wants , but she's not getting into Shoneport University , " Edgar said . " You saw how hard Javier had to pull strings just to get you in . " He didn't believe Briar could manage anything on her own . The Grant family might've had power , but most of it was overseas . They didn't have any real pull at Shoneport University . Beatrice blinked , " Dad , shouldn't we at least pretend to help her ? What if she fails and drags our name through the mud ? " " With her attitude , if she actually got into Shoneport University , that would be the real embarrassment , " Edgar scoffed . He sounded authoritative now that Briar was gone . " Let her try . I want to see what she thinks she can actually pull off . " Of course , what he didn't say was that he was still scared of Briar . The way she'd roughed him up earlier had shaken him more than he cared to admit . If anyone found out his own daughter had laid hands on him , he'd never live it down . AD Comment Send gift No Ad Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!