WebNovelChapter 969: Back in high school, Gussie had been the golden student-top of her class, beloved by teachers, admired by peers, and every boy's crush... On the other hand, Kayla remained overlooked. She always simmered with resentment over her own insignificance. It was her jealousy that drove her to torment Gussie, enlisting her clique to make Gussie's life miserable.
Now, in the Sanderson Group, Gussie stood amidst a sea of scornful eyes, clutching her skirt tightly with trembling fingers. She kept her gaze lowered, unwilling to meet the piercing stares that carried the unspoken cruelty she knew too well.
Gussie's inner voice urged her to ignore them, to keep moving forward. She had an interview to face, a chance to chase the future she had painstakingly built.
But in the end, she still failed... These mocking glances and whispered insults chipped away at her resolve. Clutching her right leg, Gussie whispered to herself to hold on a little longer.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBut these mocking voices just kept breaking her down.
Just as Gussie couldn't bear the humiliation anymore and was ready to give up on her dreams, a calm and familiar voice interrupted her thoughts.
"Don't waste your strength on worthless people." It was a casual remark, but it instantly gave Gussie the courage to fight back. While others might brush it off as just words, to Gussie, it meant everything-it had pulled her out of the darkness years ago.
Swallowing hard, Gussie lifted her head slowly.
And there Harlee was, the goddess Gussie had admired for so long. Memories of being bullied in high school flooded back.
Latest chapters in galnoveAt that time, Gussie had attempted to commit suicide several times.
There had been a twhen Gussie had been trapped in an alley by a gang of thugs. They degraded her with cruel words, mocked her relentlessly, and even ripped her clothes apart.
Just when Gussie had geared herself for death, succumbing to their humiliation, Harlee appeared. Without hesitation, Harlee approached, removed her jacket, and placed it gently over Gussie's shoulders.
Despite Harlee's poker face, Gussie felt a flicker of warmth and the faint hope of starting over.
Within minutes, the thugs were incapacitated, groaning on the ground with shattered limbs, courtesy of Harlee's fighting skills.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmWhile Harlee dealt with them, Gussie remained still, her gaze unwavering. Strangely, there was no fear-only admiration for Harlee.
When the chaos ended, Harlee had departed silently, leaving her jacket behind.
It wasn't until three years ago, when Harlee publicly announced her marriage to Rhys, that Gussie discovered Harlee's true identity.
Gussie saved the broadcast from that day and often revisited it for strength during difficult times.
Today, Gussie found herself at the Sanderson Group, hoping to cross paths with Harlee once more. Back then, she didn't get the chance to express her gratitude to Harlee.
The Sanderson Group, previously lively with chatter, fell into an uneasy silence. Recently, Harlee's nhad dominated the news, and everyone recognized her instantly-the treasured princess of the Sanderson family. Harlee, noticing that everyone had recognized her, calmly removed her cap and approached Gussie.
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