Chapter 61
jack stared at Yannick silently.
“That teen girl you look down on is the one who shaped the success of the Dalton family. We owe everything we have now to her. Do you know how old she was at that time?”
Yannick pulled out a cigarette and lit it, his eyes reflecting a touch of respect. She was 13”
“That’s impossible!” Jack was surprised.
How could a 13–year–old girl single–handedly shape the success of the Dalton family? At such a young age, what abilities could she possibly have to make that happen? Yannick looked at him coldly and said, “From your perspective, many things seem impossible. Do you think you’re impressive just because you’re a son of the Dalton family? There are plenty of people in this world more capable than you.
“You were able to get into Ember Creek High School solely because of your favorable family background and educational resources. You may believe you’re excellent, but you’ll never reach Ms. Brooks’s level in your lifetime.”
Jack felt deeply discouraged upon hearing Yannick’s words. “Is my academic performance really that terrible? Besides, Lily scored zero in every subject, so how can she be considered outstanding?”
“Do you know what a genius means? Ms. Brooks is one.” Yannick extinguished his cigarette and waved his hand casually,
“Anyway, I don’t wish to continue on this topic anymore. You’ll find out just how outstanding she is one day.”
“So I lost my leg for nothing?” Jack was still resentful over his crippled leg.
The car stopped right at Lagersfield City Hospital. Yannick opened the car door and gave Jack a casual look, saying, “You won’t lose your leg. Ms. Brooks will come back tonight to treat you”
“She’s coming to treat me?” Jack scoffed. “She’s the one who crippled my leg, yet you’re letting her treat me. Dad, Are you serious? Does she even know anything about medicine? So many renowned doctors have said my leg can’t be fixed-
Yannick interrupted Jack, saying, “Shut up already! If you still want to keep your leg, stay in the hospital and behave. Also, consider this a warning–keep your attitude in check and stay away from Ms. Brooks. I can save you once, but not twice. Take care of yourself.”
Yannick no longer wished to concern himself with Jack’s matters.
Over the years, the Dalton family’s business had grown extensively, and his wife had been overseeing all the household matters single–handedly.
Yannick rarely cared for his son when he was growing up. As Jack became a spoiled brat, Yannick found his behavior annoying, which made him even less willing to get involved in his affairs.
In 12th grade Class 18 of Ember Creek High School, Anya was surrounded by her classmates.
“Anya, I never expected this from you. You’ve been keeping such a big secret hidden so well. Why didn’t you mention knowing such an impressive figure earlier? With her backing you up, who would dare to bully you?”
“Exactly, even the arrogant Jack was as obedient as a sheep in front of Big Boss Lily. If you had gotten her to stand up for you earlier, you could be walking around the school like you own the place already.”
Anya glanced at Lily, who was still sleeping. Then, she lowered her head and said softly, “I only got to know her recently. I didn’t know her before.”
“Anya, don’t mess around with us. Why would Lily stand up for you if she didn’t know you prior?” A guy with a crew cut leaned in close to Anya’s ear and said enthusiastically.
“She beat up Jack for your sake on the first day of school, and she even said she’d have your back in the future. Are you seriously going to say you didn’t know each other before this?
“I really didn’t know her.” Anya was frustrated because no one believed her.
It was obvious that Lily intervened because she was kind and hated seeing her classmates being bullied. Why did everyone assume they knew each other?
Since Anya was reluctant to elaborate further, no one pursued the topic further.
The guy with a crew cut fell silent momentarily before he asked, “Anya, can you ask Big Boss Lily if she’s recruiting followers? You know, someone strong and capable of performing odd jobs such as carrying heavy loads and serving tea?”
The other students quickly seconded the guy’s words. “Yeah, please check for us, Anya. If Big Boss Lily is recruiting followers, I’ll be the first to sign up.”
Anya was speechless.
She was unsure how to deal with her newfound friend’s extreme popularity.
“1..” Anya was in a difficult position. She didn’t know if she should turn down the requests of her classmates.