Rebirth of the Deadly Beauty novel Chapter 370

Rachel's eyes were red. A mix of embarrassment and fear surged within her, making her almost burst into tears.

"Stop making a fool of yourself here! Go back and reflect on your actions. You'll hear from the academy soon!" Marcus scolded.

"I understand… I'm really sorry…" Rachel, disheartened and despondent, walked away from the crowd. She disappeared amidst murmurs of disapproval and whispers from others.

"Isn't Yolanda supposed to be a worthless student who got into the academy through connections? How could she possibly have such exceptional art skills?"

"Could Mr. Carter be mistaken? I refuse to believe that someone like Yolanda can produce such an outstanding work!"

No matter if it was outsiders or students from the academy, none could accept that the drawing—which had received high praise from Simon—was created by the same "worthless" Yolanda they had been mocking just moments before.

"Maybe it's just someone with the same name? Are there any other students named Yolanda in our academy?"

The students who had been the most vocal in mocking Yolanda racked their brains, trying to recall any other student with the same surname in the academy. However, they couldn't think of another Yolanda.

"Could it really have been her who drew it?"

They were still unwilling to accept the truth. If Yolanda was just someone with a strong background but no talent, they could convince themselves it was simply unfair luck.

But now that Simon had recognized Yolanda's talent, she still had a bright future ahead of her, even if she flunked everything else academically.

This was a hard pill to swallow for those students who had always belittled Yolanda to elevate their own sense of superiority.

"Mr. Carter, there must be some mistake! This worthless girl couldn't possibly have produced such an excellent piece!" The girl who had stood up for Rachel earlier spoke up, unwilling to accept reality.

"Why don't you take another look?" she urged.

Upon hearing this, the other students looked expectantly at Simon, hoping to witness some twist confirming their beliefs.

The more he looked at the students, the angrier he became. He was also afraid that someone might say something inappropriate and further anger Simon.

So, he quickly turned to Simon and said, "It's almost lunchtime. I've reserved a table at a private restaurant near the academy. Why don't we head there now?"

"There's no need." Simon glanced coldly at Marcus. "I have to return to Creybia this afternoon and don't have time to eat with you. If you have so much free time, I suggest you think more about how to educate the students at this academy."

After saying that, Simon's expression turned into one of respect and warmth as he smiled at Yolanda. "Ms. Henderson, do you have time for lunch? I'd like to treat you to a meal."

"If I can bring a guest along, then I'll be glad to comply," Yolanda responded, smiling at Gavin.

"And who is this gentleman?" Simon asked curiously, clueless as to who Gavin was.

"My fiancé," Yolanda replied with a smile.