Chapter 8 System : [ Mission failed . ] Edith blinked . She had finished the whole test and even got praised by Dan - failing didn't make any sense , System : [ You used math formulas on chemistry and physics questions . That goes against the spirit of the exam . Please keep trying.l Edith didn't know what to say . After spending ten years stuck in a hospital bed , the only thing she could still remember clearly was math With a sigh , she decided it was probably best not to waste her energy on test - based missions . She just wasn't cut out for it " You worked really hard , " Dan said after going through her test . " As long as you keep trying , you'll get better . I believe in you " System : [ Congrats ! You've earned genuine encouragement from someone else . A qualified heiress must have strong knowledge reserve Reward unlocked . Memory + 1 ] Edith quietly looked at Dan . Somehow , he seemed so much more impressive now . Even when she failed a mission , just being him earned her rewards . She made up her mind - she was going to study hard and repay him for seeing her potential . Dan collected her test and said calmly , " Let's go . First , we'll get your textbooks , then I'll take you to your class . " Edith followed him out . around Class One's classroom was on the third floor , with wide windows and a clear view . From the hallway , one could even see straight into the assistant principal's office . " Hey , look - Mr . Humphrey's bringing a new girl over . " " We're getting a transfer student ? She looks kinda cute . " If she's joining Class One , her grades must be decent , right ? " As Class One students murmured among themselves , Hallie appeared at the top of the stairs . The moment she showed up , every boy's eyes lit up . Hallie was known as the most beautiful girl at Sunspire High . She was not only stunning but also gentle and kind - the dream girl for a lot of the buys there . Her friend , Noreen Reed ; walked over with a smile . " Hallie , did you change your hairstyle today ! " " All hot girls like their hair long and straight . Hallie is getting prettier every day "I swear , Hallie's looks could crush like eighty percent of movie stars Tim getting the same hairstyle next time . " Despite all the compliments , Hallie had no interest in talking about her hair . She smiled politely and changed the subject . " What are you guys all standing around for ? " A boy named James Holcomb pointed downstairs . " There's a new girl " Hallie looked in the direction he pointed . The second she saw Edith's face , her expression went cold . She thought , Dad has really placed that bitch in Class One ? Is he trying to ruin my life on purpose ?" Hallie fluttered her long lashes and said . " That's Edith . She's my sister " You mean your half - sister ? " Noreen had heard of Edith and instantly wrinkled her nose . " Didn't she grow up in some little towns Having a bumpkin for a sister must really suck ." " Don't say that, " Hallie said softly . " She's been sick and living us a small town to recover 1/3 P · Chapter 8 Noreen looked at her for a moment , then asked , " Hallie , your eyes are red , and your voice is kind of hoarse . Did you cry all night Your sister just came back , and you hid and cried - did she do something to you ? " , Hallie looked like she was trying to deny it but couldn't . " N - no . " " It has to be that , " Noreen said firmly. " Edith's the daughter of a homewrecker and took everything that should've belonged to you . She should've stayed in that little town forever . Now she has the nerve to show up at Sunspire High ! " " Hallie is so kind and gentle . There's no way she can fight back against that hillbilly girl . We have to protect Hallic . " " Bastard children like her should've just stayed hidden . Let's all ignore her ! " Some meddlesome students started shouting indignantly . Hallie , smiled faintly . She'd spent three years building her image among these classmates . Just a few words from her and they'd always take her side . She was going to make sure Edith was humiliated and kicked out of Class One . James frowned . " This seems kind of wrong . She's still our new cl classmate … think so too . Hallie said , eyes reddened . " Even if she is … illegitimate , she's still my sister . " Just as she finished speaking , Edith stepped onto the third floor and heard it loud and clear . A mocking smile tugged at her lips . In her previous life , the first time she met the Lovett family's social circle , Hallie had spread the exact same rumor about her parentage in front of a bunch of rich girls . Back then , Edith had stumbled over her words , trying to explain she wasn't some bastard child - but no one believed her . Eventually , she realized that some things weren't worth explaining . The people who trusted her didn't need her to prove anything , and the ones who didn't would never believe her no matter what she said . " What are you all doing in the hallway ? " Dan frowned . " Class starts in three minutes . Get inside . " I'll go in with you , Hallie ," Edith said with a smile as she walked over to her . Hallie nodded . She was trying to figure out the best way to fake a fall so she could win everyone's sympathy . But then Edith casually lifted her hand . The next second , Hallie felt a strange chill on her head . At the same time , a wave of gasps spread around her . Something clicked . She quickly raised her hand to the top of her head - only to feel smooth , bare skin . Oh my God ! What did I just see ! " " Hallie's bald ? My queen is ruined . " " I never noticed how long her face is . Without hair , she's not even that pretty . " " Why doesn't she have a single strand of hair ? " " She looks kind of scary like this ." Hallie's mind went blank . She looked up and saw Edith's eyes , which were full of mockery " This is just a tiny punishment ," Edith whispered in her ear . " Next time , don't talk behind my back . " Hallie wanted to fear Edith apart . But with her bald head exposed , there was no way she could stand d here another second . She couldn't let herself become the school joke Hey eyes filled with tears . Then she covered her face and ran O