Their Queen Returns novel Chapter 116

Chapter 116

“Sorry, but I’m just telling the truth. Amber really is dead last in the whole school. Sis, people say one has to focus and block out all distractions if one wants to do well. I think she should just stay at school and have her phone taken away. The SATS are right around the corner–if she keeps slacking off like this, there’s no way she’ll get into college.”

Amber’s eyes went wide with anger at the mention of staying at school. “No way! If you want to live there, go ahead, but leave me out of it. Vivian, stay out of my business–just get lost!”

Vivian’s arms, which had been crossed over her chest, suddenly dropped to her sides. Her eyes went wide with innocent confusion.

“Sis, I’m just trying to help her with her studies. See? She’s always telling me to get lost. I’m just trying to look out for her since she’s younger, but she never appreciates it.”

Amber shot back, her voice brimming with frustration, “I don’t need your phony concern, Vivian! How I do in school is none of your damn

business!”

“No bad words,” Sienna said, squeezing Amber’s checks. The feel was so soft a

and bouncy.

Amber pouted, giving Sienna a silent, aggrieved look, her eyes full of accusation at Sienna’s obvious favoritism.

Sienna sighed helplessly and patted Amber’s head. “Alright, that’s enough from both of you. No one’s making you stay at school. Now go grab some breakfast before you’re late.”

Amber glanced at the time, sprang to her feet, and rushed toward the dining room. She was going to be late after what she promised Claire yesterday.

“Vivian, there’s a business symposium tonight. Come with me,” Sienna turned to her.

Vivian’s annoyance evaporated. She perked up immediately, nodding with sudden enthusiasm. “Sure!

As Vivian bounced away, Sienna tracked her with a measured gaze. ‘Let’s see if you’ve actually grown these past few months she mused silently.

Anya believed in Vivian’s potential, and Sienna had the means to ensure both sisters could live lavishly–no financial limits, no compromises. But money alone wasn’t enough.

Because if anything ever happened to her, she refused to let them become targets. The wealth, the lifestyle—it would mean nothing if they couldn’t defend it.

Amber skidded to a stop at the school gates, chest heaving. Claire–who’d clearly been waiting against the wall for some time–took one look at her disheveled hair and labored breathing before pushing off with an amused clap of her hands.

Amber slung her backpack over her shoulder. “But I’m not late, am 17”

At noon, the two set out to hunt for something delicious. Since the driver could only drop them off at the corner, they had to walk a good distance on foot. But even after ages of walking, they still hadn’t reached the place Claire had promised. Amber started grumbling in a low voice, “We’ve been walking for almost half an hour! If we don’t get there soon, I’m gonna melt into a puddle. Claire, you’re not tricking me, are you? There’s no way there’s some secret foodie spor hidden in these alleys. You’re totally making this up!”

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