The Queen They Buried

Chapter 264

Before Alvin could feel proud of himself, Bowen started laying the most outrageous flattery on Aubree.

Bowen said, “Now that’s our Bree! These scores are practically valedictorian-level-just a hair's breadth away!

And to think you've only been studying for a year. Honestly, this year’s valedictorian should be thanking their

lucky stars you didn’t go all out sooner!”

Alvin was speechless for a moment. ‘No wonder they say love works miracles-how could it not? It can turn a

perfectly normal person into a total lovesick fool, he thought.

Aubree’s phone buzzed with a text from her homeroom teacher, summoning her back to Rithol High School.

Aubree figured it was probably for spublicity interviews or something like that. Normally, only the

valedictorian at Rithol High School would get this kind of treatment-but then again, she was no ordinary person.

“My homeroom teacher just texted me. She wantsback at Rithol High School,” Aubree said.

“Okay, I'll give you guys a ride there,” Bowen said.

When the tarrived at Rithol High School, they found the school gates swarmed by a massive crowd-mostly

reporters who had raced there at the news, with clusters of students’ parents mixed in.

Although there were plenty of reports about Aubree’s SAT results, not a single interview with her had been

published yet. Every media outlet was clamoring to land the first exclusive.

No matter what label the newspapers assigned, it inevitably ignited a frenzy among readers, making the story a

widespread sensation.

As Aubree got closer, she noticed a crimson banner already hanging above the entrance of Rithol High School.

This was nothing out of the ordinary—every year, after the SAT results were released the school would proudly

display the achievements of their top-scoring student. But this time, it was completely different.

Matilda nudged Aubree with her elbow. “Well, well, look at you, Aubree! For the first tever, Rithol High School

is hanging a banner for third place instead of the valedictorian!”

Hanging high at the school entrance was a large banner that could not be missed: “Congratulations to our

student Aubree Miller for her successful entrepreneurship and achieving third place in the state after just one

year of academic study.” The banner was hung conspicuously high, as if Rithol High School wanted to make

absolutely sure no one could miss it.

With the front gate crowded, Aubree and Alvin exchanged a quick glance and, without hesitation, slipped in

through the back entrance. Behind them, the shouts of reporters echoed as they made their way inside.

“Aubree!”

“Aubree, you legend!”

“Just one year of prep, and you're only two points behind the valedictorian!”

Alvin headed to his classroom while Aubree and Matilda headed to theirs. The moment Aubree and Matilda

walked in, the class instantly erupted into a boisterous uproar, with cheers and excited chatter filling the air.

Aubree becthe center of every envious glance, each one laced with silent resentment. Aubree had studied

for merely a year and already achieved third place in the state. To those who had spent years burning the

midnight oil, their efforts suddenly felt meaningless-nothing more than proof that they had endurance.

Aubree gave them a friendly smile. Her homeroom teacher beamed with pride as she looked at Aubree and said,

“Switching back from art to academics was the best decision you ever made.”

When Aubree first decided to pursue art, her homeroom teacher was so distraught she nearly burst into tears on

the spot.

“You should've seen the teachers’ lounge,” the homeroom teacher said. “The moment your results hit, jaws

dropped. Class One’s homeroom teacher -who’s always so smug about their star pupil-was speechless. That

student only scored two points more than you. The look on that teacher's face? Absolutely priceless.

“Not only did you excel academically, but you also built a successful startup this year! Now, the school

leadership and education bureau officials all want to meet you. Oh, and did you see all those reporters swarming

outside the school gates when you cin? The school wants to gather them in the auditorium for a formal

press conference with you.

“When the tcomes, be sure to highlight how you managed to achieve both academic excellence and

entrepreneurial success in just one year. | read your essay, too, Aubree. My goodness! Who would've thought

someone your age could write with such depth and insight?”

Aubree smiled inwardly. That essay distilled the wisdom of her two lifetimes.

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Aubree thought to herself, They want to interview me?‘

Aubree had a pensive expression on her face, wondering how Alice and the others were reacting. Carmen had

made a point of bragging to her during exams-claiming she had done exceptionally well this time. Now, Aubree

was genuinely looking forward to seeing their reactions.

How well could she have possibly done? Aubree thought. She flashed a sardonic smile. I'm suddenly curious to

see the look on Carmen’s face when she finds out I've stolen the spotlight.

“Alright, Ill do the interview,” Aubree said.

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