NOVPUBChapter 1151: 523 Investigation_2 Chapter 1151: 523 Investigation_2 Tabitha Parker glanced at her carefully, “Charlotte, are you okay?”
“I’m fine.” Charlotte Aria walked into the classroom with her backpack.
She was always the center of attention.
Every time she entered the classroom, she attracted awestruck and admiring eyes.
Charlotte had long since grown accustomed to this, but today she noticed something different about how everyone looked at her.
With her distinguished family background, exceptional grades, and stunning looks, she had every reason to be proud.
However, she was very approachable—if any classmates were confused about their studies, she was always willing to help.
She won people’s hearts without making a show of it.
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However, all her efforts seemed to wane overnight.
Ignoring the glances around her, Charlotte moved to her desk and sat down.
On the first day of school, as a student representative, she had to help the teacher collect winter holiday homework and assist in distributing new textbooks.
She performed these mundane tasks with ease, which endeared her to all the teachers.
They often used her as an example to instruct students who misbehaved.
Charlotte left the classroom, carrying piles of holiday homework.
The classroom erupted immediately after.
“She’s actually friends with Stella White.
Stella is being lambasted online.
Do you think Charlotte did it on purpose?”
“Anybody could see it.
If someone stole your thunder, you wouldn’t be happy.
But unfortunately for Stella, she messed with the wrong person, someone as popular as Aubree Groove—even Stella had to eat humble pie.”
“She always seems so superior.
What does she have to brag about now?
Besides her family lineage, what makes her better than Aubree?”
“You misunderstand.
Aubree may be personally capable, but her future can’t compare to Charlotte’s.
The class difference is like the galaxy—an abyss you can’t cross no matter how hard you try.
Aubree may be all the rage now, but that’s because the Aria family is magnanimous.
If the Arias wanted to protect their own, Aubree’s future isn’t very certain.”
“So, she’s just flaunting her family lineage.
There’s nothing to be proud about in winning the birth lottery.”
Charlotte, standing in the shadow, listened to the conversation inside the classroom, her gaze downcast.
She left quietly, carrying the holiday assignments.
“Young Master, she is even more remarkable than I imagined, truly worthy of being Madam’s blood.
She has an innate elegance.”
That sentence lingered in Charlotte’s mind, like a curse.
“Charlotte, we still have some time.
Come shopping with me.
I’ll treat you to a Western meal at noon.”
Charlotte walked out of the school gate with a serious face, as if contemplating something important.
Tabitha Parker called her many times, but she didn’t respond.
Charlotte quickly said, “I have something to do.
I need to leave now,” and briskly walked away.
Tabitha was left standing there, taken by surprise.
Madam Aria disliked ostentation, so Charlotte Aria didn’t have a chauffeur to take her to school—she always took the public bus instead.
While waiting for the bus at the bus station, Charlotte took out her phone to check the internet.
Undoubtedly, the trending search was still dominating.
After considering for a while, Charlotte decided to call Stella White.
“What?
You want me to apologize to her?
Are you joking, Charlotte?”
Upon hearing, Stella nearly spat out.
Charlotte, watching the approaching bus and getting on with the crowd, replied calmly, “We were rude yesterday.
The current public opinion isn’t good for you.
If we apologize and ask her to clarify things, it would be easier for you.”
She sounded genuinely concerned for Stella.
But Stella couldn’t swallow her pride, “Why should we apologize?
She could be the one who hired those online trolls to smear me.”
“Ninny, this isn’t the time to stand on ceremony.
You’re a celebrity—don’t risk damaging your reputation.”—Charlotte cautioned seriously.
“Charlotte, I’m sorry for getting you involved.”
“We don’t need formalities between us.
Get in touch with Aubree Groove, and we’ll arrange a time to apologize together.”
After saying this, Charlotte hung up.
When Charlotte returned to the Aria mansion, she sought Catherine Liam immediately.
Over the past few days, Catherine had been well-behaved and didn’t dare to go out to meet friends for tea or play mahjong.
When Charlotte entered her room, she hadn’t yet woken up from her nap.
