Chapter 162

Chapter 162

five judges gave them the highest score possible.

The emcee announced excitedly, “Congratulations, Class 18! The highest score tonight goes to you!”

The entire Class 18 cheered. Lily’s classmates, who had just danced with her, remained dazed even after they went down the stage.

iter a very long time, lan looked at Lily emotionally. “Lily, you, you. Is there anything you can’t do?”

ly merely responded with a casual glance. “There are many other things that I can’t do.”

an was in awe. “You could dance so well! Why didn’t you join us? Class 18 should have just sent you to perform. You would have crushed everyone else!”

I’m not interested,” Lily replied coolly,

In recent years, Lily had many things to deal with. She had not managed to find the cure for the poison that afflicted Belinda On top of that, she devoted a lot of energy to studying

cupuncture. Extending her underground influence from Auston to Brklgeport was an immensely difficult task too.

When she was busy, she would even work non–stop for a month. Previously, she had to investigate Jason’s death and attend school she had too much on her plate, and the pressure was overwhelming. Of course, she couldn’t care less about a trivial event like the school’s art festival

“Fine” lan knew Lily’s temperament and didn’t press her any further. “Anyway, if our class wins this round, it’s all thanks to you”

Lily checked the time and said, “I have something to do. I’ll be leaving”

Loid didn’t come to pick her up from school that day. The Laurier family was hosting a banquet, so he had to stay home and handle the arrangements. Lily hadn’t told him when she would return. She intended to go to the library to look for sonse medical books.

As she reached the school gate, someone called out to her. “Ms. Brooks?”

Lily turned around and nodded at the person. “Mr. Lane”

“I saw you dancing earlier. You’ve become even more impressive since I last saw you,” Maxwell praised amiably

He had come to Ember Creek High School for some business. As he was leaving, he passed by the school’s field and saw Lily dancing. He stayed for a while to watch her. “You flatter me,” Lily replied humbly.

Maxwell fell silent for a moment. Then, he looked at Lily and asked, “Are you free for a chat?”

Lily thought about it and said, “Sure.”

Maxwell’s car was parked right at the school gate. Lily got into his car.

Just then, Shannon happened to be leaving the school. She saw Lily following a man but couldn’t see his face. Nevertheless, she could tell that the man was way older than they

were.

She pondered the situation. Besides the Martinez and Laurier families, Lily didn’t know anyone else in Lagersfield So, who was this man?

Thinking about this, she followed them. Lily and Maxwell didn’t notke Shannon trailing behind them.

Marwell turned and observed Lily.

Seeing that she was a bit haggard, he patted her shoulder and said, “Don’t overwork yourself. Your health is the most important, so you should take good care. I haven’t been able to look after you since you came to Lagersfield When you’re free, have dinner at my house. I’ll ask jesse to cook you some good food.”

Lily responded with a polite smile. “Thank you, but I don’t think that’s necessary. I’m doing well”

Maxwell sighed and lamented, “You’re too used to being tough all the time.”

Lily lowered her head and didn’t say anything. She hadn’t been resting well lately, so the was indeed mentally exhausted.

Maxwell glanced at her and continued, “I’ve heard about the Maynard family. You. You were too impulsive The higher–ups have ordered a thorough investigation into

Lily raised her head and asked calmly, “What do you plan to do then?”

“Of course, I’ll try to resolve all the problems that crop up for you” Maxwell ruffled her hair and chuckled.

to the matter

He then said, “I’ve always thought of you as my own child. Parents should back their children up. Furthermore, I’ve been wanting to deal with the Maynard family for a long I just didn’t have the chance to do so. You’ve helped me, actually”

Lily glane edat hian and said, “Thank you.”

“There’s no need in sols formalities between us.” Maxwell sighed again and added, “Twe talked to Beatrice about the previous incident. She promised me that she wouldn`t target the finaları sildungs–ampmore. So, don’t worry.”

Ully nodded and didn’t say mything to that