Casey had asked the question everyone wanted answered . The whole room went quiet , and all eyes turned to Kaia . Casey was clearly being nasty , hinting that Kaia was hanging around an older man for money . Most people would've snapped back or tried to explain . But Kaia just gave everyone a cold look , acting like she couldn't care less . She didn't even acknowledge Casey's existence . That only made the whole class angrier . After what had happened at the Hart Club , they were all tching to gang up on her . ' Kaia , you think you're all that , huh ? Casey asks you a question , and you just ignore her . So what if you know Miss Crawford ? You act like you're better than everyone . You're not some rich princess , you know , " one girl said . Yeah , exactly . We don't know how you met Miss Crawford , but I'm betting it wasn't anything good . She probably has no idea what you're really like . When she finds out , she won't want anything to do with you - she might even smack you around , " another chimed in . Kaia calmly finished her breakfast before turning to face them . " You should all be studying instead of gossiping . Your grades are awful . Is this how you thank your parents for sending you to school ? I actually feel bad for them . " Her words stunned the whole class . " Wow , Kaia . You've got some nerve . You're the worst student here . Who are you to talk about our grades ? Look at yours - you're always getting zeros , " someone shot back . " Getting zeros doesn't mean I'm dumb , " Kaia said flatly . " The tests are too easy to waste my time on . I'd rather work on solving the NP - C problem . " The NP - C problem was one of the toughest math problems in the world - something geniuses had been trying to crack for centuries . But Kaia had solved it in less than a day , stunning mathematicians worldwide . One classmate burst out laughing . " That's hilarious ! Did you guys hear that ? Kaia says the tests are too easy ! Who are you trying to fool ? " " Exactly . Solving the NP - C problem ? If someone like you could solve that , pigs would be flying by now . Funniest thing I've heard all year , " another said . The room exploded in laughter , the insults getting nastier . " So , Kaia , since you're such a genius , I guess you're applying to Morganburg University , right ? That's pretty bold , " a girl with tiny eyes sneered . 1/3 11:48 pm Chapter 22 55 vouchers " Oh , please , Noelle . Don't give her that much credit . Morganburg University is the best school in the city . Only the top of the top get in . If we're lucky , maybe one person from our whole school could make it . Kaia ? No chance . If she gets in , I'll shave my head right here , " another girl said . " Me too . I'll shave mine , " someone else added . " Count me in ! " others chimed in , clearly treating it as a joke . Kaia glanced around and stayed calm . " If you're so sure , want to bet on it ? " " What kind of bet ? " someone asked . " If I get into Morganburg University , you all shave your heads , " Kaia said . " You're on . But if you lose , you shave yours ," a classmate said . " Deal , " Kaia replied coolly . A boy held up his phone . " I got that all on video . I'll post it in the class group chat . Kaia , if you try to back out , we'll make the video go viral . The whole city will know you're a liar . Good luck showing your face after that . " By the end of the day , everyone in the school knew about the bet . Casey and her crew made sure the rumor spread far and wide so Kaia couldn't back out . If she lost , she'd be humiliated in front of everyone . The school had been noisy all day , and Kaia thought she'd finally get some peace once she got back to the Moreno family . But the second she walked into the mansion , trouble was waiting for her . ' Kaia , you're nothing but a country bumpkin - loud , rude , and totally out of place here . You're not Even good enough to be Tobias's maid . I don't know what my grandpa was thinking , wanting you to marry him . ' And Aunt Gemma wants you as her daughter - in - law , huh ? Forget it . I'm telling you right now , I don't agree with this marriage . You need to leave Tobias and never see him again ." The voice belonged to Cecelia Moreno , Tobias's cousin . She'd always hated Kaia , convinced that Tobias should only be with her best friend , Bianca . Kaia let out a cold laugh . " You don't agree ? And who exactly are you ? Why should anyone care what you think ? Tobias isn't your son , is he ? Then mind your own business . " " You- " Cecelia's face went red , too furious to speak . Bianca , who had come with her , couldn't hold back anymore . She shot Kaia a glare . " I'd heard you were rude , but I didn't think it was this bad . Cecelia is Toby's cousin . How can you talk to her like that ? " 2/3 11:48 pm Chapter 22 55 vouchers " Oh , so you know she's just his cousin , huh ? Then you should also know I'm his fiancée . If she dares to talk to me like that , who's really being rude - me or her ? Don't pin this on me . I've got better things to do than waste time on your nonsense , " Kaia said coldly , turning to leave . That was the last straw for Cecelia . She completely lost it and raised her hand to slap Kaia . 11:48 pm Chapter 23 Chapter 23 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!