Chapter 128

• Ava’s confidence in claiming she would take first place stemmed from one simple fact: Serena wasn’t participating in this round of the English test. In previous exams, Serena consistently ranked first, leaving Ava in second place. This time, with Serena out of the picture, Ava saw her chance to claim the top spot.
• Meanwhile, at the Academic Affairs Bureau, Serena was applying for a leave of absence with the help of Madam Victoria. The dean, always friendly, smiled reassuringly. “It’s alright if you miss this test. You’ve always performed exceptionally well. It’s just a shame you can’t participate because of your health. The winner this time will receive a recommendation for the International Real-time Translation Competition.”
• Serena’s expression faltered for a brief moment, but she quickly replaced it with a soft sigh. “It’s unfortunate, but I can’t control my body’s weaknesses.”