Marshall turned to Sloane and warned , " I don't expect you to learn anything . Just stay quiet and graduate without causing trouble . " " You should be thanking Father , " Samantha added sweetly . " You finally get to go back to school ! " Sloane slammed her chopsticks onto the table and stood up . " I'll handle my schooling myself . I don't need your charity ." Conrad bristled at her attitude . " Too good for St. Fortuna ? What , you think you can get into Stonebridge University ? " Sloane turned her head slightly , her gaze icy . " And what if I do ? " The room fell dead silent for a moment , then erupted into laughter . Boone laughed so hard he almost fell out of his chair . " You ? Get into Stonebridge University ? That place is packed with the country's top students ! You , who didn't even finish high school , have the nerve to talk big ? " Samantha almost burst out laughing , but she managed to hold it in . " Sloane , you've been stuck in that little corner all these years , so you probably don't know that Stonebridge University is the top university in Stonebridge . It's not just something anyone can get into . Besides , the admissions exam for Stonebridge University is already over . " Adrian , who had been silent until now , narrowed his eyes . " Unless ... you're thinking of taking the special admissions exam ? " Conrad scoffed . " As if she could get a special slot ." Samantha seemed to be deep in thought . She bit her lip and asked , " Sloane , you didn't , did you ? Ask Mr. Hawthorne for a special admissions spot at the birthday banquet . Conrad's smile froze on his face . If Lucas intervened , it really would not be a big deal . Samantha wore an expression as if she wanted to say something but hesitated , then softly added , " Sloane , you ... you didn't lose out , did you ? " She was subtly implying that Sloane had used her charms to please Lucas in exchange for the special admissions spot . Boone sneered openly . " Shameless . " Looking at their ugly faces , Sloane felt disgusted . " Think whatever you want . But remember this . Whatever I want , I fight for it myself . I don't need to rely on anyone else . " Then , she turned and left the dining room , leaving the Rivers family stunned . Watching her retreating figure , Samantha's eyes gleamed with resentment . " Father , you really should keep a closer eye on Sloane . If she stirs up trouble ... and the family suffers ... " Marshall's face darkened at her words . Now that the engagement with Lucas had boosted his standing within the family , he could not afford for anything or anyone to jeopardize his plans . The day of Stonebridge University's special admissions exam arrived . Sloane packed her things and got ready to leave , only to find that her door would not open . No matter how hard she twisted the doorknob , it refused to budge . She quickly realized that someone had locked it from the outside . Sure enough , she soon heard Samantha's mocking voice from beyond the door . " Sloane , don't waste your energy . Father had the door locked . You're not going anywhere today . " Even if she did not truly believe Sloane could pass the exam , Samantha was not about to take any chances . Send Gifts 2.4K Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!