"I thought it was just for regr early admission..."


    The people around Ynda craned their necks, whispering in shock. "I can''t believe a professor from Era University''s Genius Program ising in person."


    This was a top-tier program at a top-tier university, producing some of the world''s leading talents. Due to its special nature and extremely high standards, the Genius Program epted only a limited number of students each year. Last year, they had only epted two, both from Era High School. To think this year''s recruit was from Era High again—it truly was the best high school in Era City.


    "Excuse me, everyone, I have to meet some important people,” Ynda said, unable to contain her excitement, a wide smile on her face. "Why don''t you all have a seat and a cup of coffee?"


    "Of course." The reporters were more than happy to witness the top scorer''s admission into the Genius Program firsthand. They found a prime spot to sit down.


    As they settled in, they noticed the group at the next table. Hey, wasn''t that Jimmie Tate''s sister, Juniper Payne?


    They remembered the online rumors about her sleeping during the exam and doodling caricatures of the entire exam hall. What was her score, they wondered?


    While Ynda''s reputation wasn''t great, the title of top scorer would change everything. But if Juniper, the sister of a famous actor, couldn''t even get into amunity college... it would be embarrassing not just for her, but for Jimmie himself.


    Sure enough,izens were already starting to ask about Juniper''s score.


    [What was Juniper''s score?]


    [If she did well, they would have announced it already. No announcement means she bombed, obviously.]


    [Don''t tell me she really didn''t even get into amunity college?]


    [What good student sleeps and draws during an exam? How can someone as smart


    as Jimmie Tate have such an unreliable sister? Are they even rted?]


    [Don''t worry, rumor has it Jimmie already used his connections to get her into a school.]


    [What? He pulled strings? Is there any fairness left?]


    [With Jimmie''s status, pulling strings would be easy!]


    [Jimmie, what are you doing! Your lifelong reputation, ruined by this sister!]


    [Boycott Jimmie Tate, boycott privilege. If I stand by and watch today, tomorrow when disaster strikes me, no one will stand up for me.]


    [So, what was her score?]


    "Juniper, hello, I''m a reporter from Timespan Weekly..." A male reporter with a buzz cut cleared his throat and lowered his voice. Would you mind if I asked you a question?"


    “I would mind,” Juniper said coolly, nibbling on a small cake, her eyeszily flicking


    up to reject him without a second thought.


    “But I haven''t even asked the question yet." The reporter forced a smile, the words catching in his throat.


    "I wouldn''t befortable


    answering any question" Juniper


    ked up leaning back slightly her


    gaze turning cold and her voice


    “You—” The reporter''s ego was trampled on by Juniper''s blunt refusal. His face turned ashen.


    Reporters from other publications snickered. “She''s the actor''s sister. Who cares if she got a zero? Someone will always bail her out!"


    "Be careful trying to use Juniper for


    clout. Jimmie mighte after you," another reporter chimed in "Thest who spread rumors about he is still tied up in awsuit with him!"


    "Rumors?" The reporter from Timespan Weekly clenched his fists. "If it''s the truth,


    on what grounds can he sue?"