Chapter 51

“Before we proceed, tell me what's been going on here while I was away. Anything unusual?”

Alexa looked at Mercedes as she asked her. Mercedes sighed. She was planning to hide it from her, but as things stand, keeping secrets from each other might not be wise. She can't trust anyone in Vaughnorths except for Alexa.

“I had an incident the other day with the head of the academy's daughter, Yuna. She found me in the library and made a scene about me not being allowed to be there. Things got heated, and she ended up slapping me.”

Fuming, Alexa shot up and said, “She did what?! How dare she?”

“Please, Alexa. It's not a big deal. I'm fine,” Mercedes begged, trying to calm her down.

“No, it's not. That brat is just like her mother. They think they can just do anything and get away with it. Not on my watch. I will teach that girl a l