Chapter 98

Sign of the Ace

Kia

After learning the unfortunate news from Miaree and Marcy, I don’t know how I will be able to be happy with the accomplishment and recognition I have received. Should I be ecstatic about the fact that I have the ace and that, according to Miaree and Marcy, I will come in first place among all of the players? Even though I’ve reached the pinnacle, I can’t figure out why I’m feeling so down.

As soon as we got back to the classroom, everybody changed their attitude toward me to become much more friendly. Vera is not in the class that I am in, but some of her friends are, and they are trying to avoid eye contact with me.

“Hi, Kianna! Is it accurate to say that they intend to bring back the levels? I just got word that you had a conversation with the dean earlier. Have you had a conversation about it with her?” I was approached with a question as I was making my way to my seat, and as soon as I took a seat, the person suddenly moved in closer a