---- Chapter 10 Cora had started bullying me ages ago-way before I met Raymond. Since the first exam after my transfer to this school, Cora had cornered me in the toilet, her lackeys in tow. She shoved my head into the toilet bowl, snarling, "So you stole my number spot away from me, huh? It's all your fault I got scolded by Dad! Do you even know who lam? "You're just a werewolf with a lowly bloodline. How dare you steal my spotlight? The toilet water will make you come back to your senses."" But I wasn't a useless werewolf who would just put up with such treatment. I immediately reported Cora to the teacher, only to be led to the principal's office. Mr. Knightley shot me a disdainful look. "Ms. Thorne, are you saying my dear daughter is bullying you? That's impossible. She's always been sensible. ---- "T heard your father's a criminal, and your mother's a prostitute. Being able to study here is no easy feat for you, right? "T know kids your age are desperate for attention, but it's not good to lie. I hope this will be the last time, okay?" The threat in his voice was unmistakable. I knew I couldn't afford to secure the top spot without consequences. However, I needed to remain in first place to pay my tuition with the scholarship. Still, I deliberately let my grades drop, making sure I was always a step behind Cora. At least I could still get a second-tier scholarship. But since the amount was barely enough to pay my tuition, I had to work after school. But no matter what jobs I found, I'd always be fired the next day. So it turned out that Cora learned that I'd reported her. ---- I was at a loss. If I had to choose between being unable to make ends meet or being at the receiving end of Cora's beating, I'd rather live with the latter. Yet, Cora had gotten tired of beating me up. She wanted her father to expel me from school. I'd struggled so hard over the years just for an opportunity to escape, but just one word from her was enough to seal my fate. I couldn't just give in-I had to goad Cora into hitting me again. When I said I stole her number one spot away from her out of spite because she kissed Raymond, that wasn't entirely true. While I was interested in his looks and body, he was nothing compared to my future. I just wanted to use him to spite Cora. As expected, she was waiting for me in the alley that night. Ihad to pass the alley to get home, and this place was