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    “Got it,” Ethan answered, gripping the straps of his backpack and giving a small nod.


    Maia gave him a faint smile and patted his shoulder, trying to offer somefort.


    She stood there, watching him walk toward the teaching building. With every step, he seemed to grow more at ease until he was out of sight.


    The elite preparatory program was split into three sses, each with its own unique mix of students.


    ss One was the top tier, made up mostly of heirs from powerful families. These students had been carefully prepared from an early age with the finest education, set to rise to the top of every profession in Wront and beyond, joining the country’s elite.


    ss Two was the average group, made up of bright students from regr families. They had earned their spots through hard work and toughpetition, relying on their own efforts to join the ranks of the privileged.


    ss Three, on the other hand, was called the “Privileged Reform ss.” Most of its members were rebellious heirs from wealthy families, sent there by their parents in hopes that the school’s strict discipline would straighten them out.


    Normally, Ethan,ing from a regr family, would have been ced in ss Two. But thanks to Maia’s influence with the principal, Ethan had been given a special spot in ss One — the group for Wront’s most influential heirs.


    The ssroom was on the third floor, and Ethan took the stairs two at a time. At the top, a teacher stood waiting for him.


    Loraine Harvey, the homeroom teacher for ss One, had never liked students who made it in through connections. But since this student had been personally ced by the principal, she had no choice but to keep up appearances and act professional. Earlier, she had watched Ethan step out of a shiny Maserati, a clear sign of wealth and status. It only confirmed what she had suspected — he was just another privileged student who had used his connections to get in.


    His academic record was probably padded, and his real skills likely fell short.


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    ss One was full of talented students, and she had no ns to give Ethan any special treatment. As long as he could stay on top of the lessons and pass the tests, that would be enough.


    “You must be Ethan Watson. I’m Loraine Harvey, the homeroom teacher for ss One. Follow me,” she said, her tone sharp.


    “Yes, Ms. Harvey,” Ethan responded with politeness.


    Inside the ss One ssroom, Mnie sat at her desk, surrounded by a group of women. They were showering her withpliments, their faces all fake smiles.


    “Mnie, those earrings are stunning! Are they a limited edition?”


    “Of course! These are one of just thirty pairs in the world from a luxury brand,” Mnie answered nonchntly, tossing her hair with a touch of pride.


    “Wow, that’s typical of a Cooper! Even your essories are out of our league!”


    Although these young women came from wealthy families too, their status was nothingpared to the Coopers. And on top of that, Mnie wasn’t just any Cooper — she was tight with Mariana, the daughter of Kolton, head of the Cooper family.


    They thought that anyone who could get on Mnie’s good side might also catch Mariana’s attention — and through her, connect with the powerful Cooper Group.


    Because of this, Mnie was the star of ss One, treated like royalty by the others. Mnie basked in their adtion, a satisfied smile ying on her lips. She was just about to continue her show of superiority when the ssroom door suddenly swung open.


    Loraine walked in, with a young man following her. He was dressed neatly but seemed a little nervous. Ethan walked behind her, his backpack hanging from his shoulders.


    Loraine quickly surveyed the room before pointing to Ethan. “This is our new ssmate. His name is Ethan Watson. From now on, you’ll all be together, so I hope you get along.”


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