Orphan to Unbreakable Queen novel Chapter 102

Chapter 102

Chapter 102

Carmen’s inner circle in class couldn’t stop gushing, talking over each other in awestruck tones. One of them said, “Carmen is simply amazing! What’s the big deal about Rithol Art School? She quietly made it to the state-level finals! I heard the bar is set really high this year, even the top art students from the prestigious high school next door all got eliminated.

A classmate sneered. “Just wait till Carmen wins the award. Rithol Art School will realize what a huge mistake they made, blaming her for Aubree’s screw-up. Serves them right!”

Another said, “If Carmen wins the award, the whole school will be singing her praises!”

Someone else said, “School-wide praise? That’s thinking too small! Soon enough, Carmen’s story will probably make it on TV news!”

They felt that the Wilson family sure got lucky. All four sons were outstanding in their own right, while their only biological daughter brought shame to the family name. But at least their adopted daughter was making them proud.

Everyone got their own destiny. Some people were just born luckier than others, and there was no use being envious. Aubree was born into the Wilson family but never got to enjoy its privileges, while Carmen somehow ended up with all the good fortune.

Carmen covered her mouth with a giggle. “If you keep praising me like this, I might get so nervous my hands will shake during the competition, and it’ll be all your fault!”

Carmen’s playful scolding only made her classmates adore her even more.

“Carmen, you’re seriously amazing!” a classmate exclaimed. “You’re already top of the class, and even though the teacher said you could take the day off, you just can’t even relax for a moment, you still came in for half a day!”

Carmen maintained a humble facade, but her eyes gleamed with smug confidence. She’d spent weeks meticulously copying a painting Aubree had left at home. She thought, ‘I’m definitely winning at the finals. Maybe even the gold!’

Out of the corner of her eye, Carmen noticed Alvin glancing her way from the back seat. Her ears flushed pink. ‘If I win the award… would he finally notice me more?’ she wondered.

Carmen thought smugly, ‘I know Alvin better than anyone. He only got into art because his late mother was an artist. If my painting skills are truly exceptional, he’s bound to notice me!’

Carmen smoothed her hair and walked up to Alvin with a bright smile. “Alvin, my birthday’s coming up. Would you like to come to my party? If you’re free, we could also talk about painting.”

Graceful and poised, her radiant, confident smile could win over even a stranger, especially with the added prestige of being the Wilson family’s heiress.

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