Bullied and Dumped, But She Won in the End (Adriana) novel Chapter 201

**When Time Tried to Heal Me But I Refused to Listen by Kael Niro Senn**
**Chapter 201: No Longer Afraid**

Adriana had an epiphany: all she truly needed to do was listen to her heart. Nothing else mattered in that moment.

“Are you feeling scared?” Yolanda’s voice was playful as she wrapped her arm around Adriana’s shoulder, a broad grin lighting up her face. “Sweetie, come on, don’t be such a good girl. Sometimes, that’s not the best way to go.”

Adriana shook her head vigorously, a spark of excitement igniting within her. “I’m not scared at all! The next time she talks trash, I’ll hit her again, just like I did before.”

Yolanda burst into laughter, playfully tapping the top of Adriana’s head. “That’s my girl! Starting tomorrow, I’ll whip you into shape with some kickboxing training. Just give me six months, and you’ll be able to take on ten people at once!”

Adriana’s laughter rang out, contagious and bright, as she nodded enthusiastically.

At that moment, the door swung open, and Cheryl stumbled into the office, her demeanor exaggeratedly pitiful. She rushed forward, eager to be the first to complain. “Professor, I just called my family! My cousin is on her way right now. She’s the heiress of the Joneses and is about to marry into the Langford Group!”

Cheryl’s tone was laced with pride, and she repeated the titles of Natasha, her cousin, as if they were golden badges of honor.

Yolanda rolled her eyes, unimpressed. “Soon to be married into the Langfords? That’s not even finalized yet. What if Matthew decides not to marry her? That would be quite embarrassing, wouldn’t it?”

With a cheeky smile, she casually pointed at Adriana. “Professor, this girl here is the legal wife of the CEO of Lincoln Group. Certified and real, unlike someone who’s still lost in daydreams.”

The professor glanced between the two groups, clearly aware that both sides were formidable forces she couldn’t afford to offend.

“Hmph, the wife of Lincoln Group’s CEO?” A cold, condescending voice cut through the air as Natasha strutted into the room, her chin held high. “Curtis is about to be ousted from his family. Haven’t you heard?”

Adriana met Natasha’s gaze, her voice dripping with sweetness as she replied, “Oh, I heard that Matthew broke off the engagement. He came to tell me himself that he doesn’t want to marry you anymore.”

In an instant, Natasha’s expression darkened, her eyes narrowing. “Adriana, let’s see how long you can afford to be so arrogant.”

Adriana placed her hands defiantly on her hips, a smirk playing on her lips. “I plan to enjoy every moment of it while it lasts.”

Natasha turned her attention to the professor, her voice sharp. “She hit someone. She must be punished.”

Adriana blinked innocently, feigning ignorance. “Do you have any proof that I hit her?”

Cheryl, fuming with anger, pointed at her own face. “My injury is proof! The entire class witnessed it. They can all testify!”

Adriana rolled her eyes dramatically. “You’ve bribed the whole class to spread lies before. Your words don’t hold any weight.”

Cheryl’s teeth clenched in fury, her frustration palpable.

With a chilling smile, Natasha leaned closer. “Professor, I recall that the international class lacks many resources. My fiancé is the CEO of Langford Group. Their strategic center is right here in Haldoria. Unlike the Lincoln Group, which is just a company from Harborton.”

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