Chapter 92 The Wife Behaves Strangely Around Us
- With that said, and disregarding whether Gary had understood what she said, Nicole pulled back her hands from the table and walked slowly back to her place. The entire class was silent. Gary looked at Nicole’s back. Even if she leaned back lazily, her back was still straight, unlike the pretentious pride of Raine and Snow. Nicole’s pride was not showy but subtle and in her bones. But her pride could be felt in her behavior, look, and action. Maybe he was indeed wrong this time. But when thinking of Nicole’s zero-score test paper, a determined look appeared in Gary’s eyes again. Mr. Louis had once said that Nicole was talented, and he would not want Nicole to be barred from taking part in the Math Olympiad competition from now on. He must help her win the bet. Thinking of this, Gary glanced at Nicole and then said coldly to Jack, “You come with me.” Jack looked at Gary in bafflement, wondering if he had offended him. After Gary and Jack left, the class fell into a dead silence.
- Instead of dealing with Nicole, Gary chose to call Jack, who was the source of the problem, out. Everyone, especially the girls, looked at Nicole with jealousy in their eyes. Vivian looked at Nicole frostily, as if she were to poke a hole in Nicole’s body with her gaze. But Nicole did not look at her. In her eyes, Gary was the crux of all the problems. Fixing Gary and the others would automatically put them in line. The school bell rang, and everyone pulled back their attention from Nicole, acting as if nothing had happened. Ms. Emerson walked in and saw Gary and Jack not in their seats. She frowned but said nothing. After class, Ms. Emerson called Nicole out alone, handed her two exercises, looked at her, and said, “I have pondered about it and think that you are not someone who would say something irresponsibly. These are the original math papers that Mr. Hancock wrote for previous Math Olympiad competitions. Take them back and study them.” Nicole looked at her and felt a little surprised. It seemed that Ms. Emerson really thought so when she saw Ms. Emerson’s sincere look on her face. So Nicole did not decline but took the two exercises. “Thank you, Ms. Emerson.” “Go now.” Ms. Emerson smiled at her.
- Nicole walked away, but Ms. Emerson stood there, looking at Nicole, and whispered, “All the best, Nicole.” She had been thinking about it all these days. Nicole was just trying to prove herself. She should not have suspected Nicole. As a teacher, she should have encouraged her students. Back at the office, Ms. Emerson had just sat down when Mr. Kennedy came over with a thermos cup in his hand. “I heard that your student, Nicole, who couldn’t even help herself, wanted to give the second-to-last Austin tuition. I just want to remind you that Austin is in twelfth grade, and his poor academic performance is not something that Nicole can help with. You have got to look after this ‘Math Olympiad genius’ of yours. Don’t forget, we still have a bet.” Chapter 99 Mr. Kennedy was triumphant, as if he had seen Nicole lose her bet. Mr. Kennedy swagged out of the office, thinking that Ms. Emerson would let him taunt her and say nothing, just like she would previously. But he was wrong this time. Ms. Emerson said faintly from behind him, “Mr. Kennedy, you don’t have to worry about how my students are doing. Nicole has the freedom to choose, and I will not interfere. However, there is one thing I am curious about about you, Mr. Kennedy. Can’t you even afford a cup of coffee?