oming parent-teacher meeting. Since it was winter,

ind, signaling that a change in the weather was coming! Christmas was just a

Just then, a loud clattering of footsteps interrupted her. Tessa, hea

lowered her voice, "Tessa, why are you

t money again? Who dares to say I lost again? I just had a bit

er a few glances at her, grabbed her sca

, with only one seat left empty. Maya bit her lip, wondering if Ethan's parent were not going to show

ld it b

of a hurry, which added a touch of casualness to his appearance. His deep-set eyes casually scanned the

he attendance list in her hand trembled slightly. How couldn't she have guessed that he was actually related to Ethan Da

ch felt like a fishbone stuck there, s

h air among them. With his striking features that seemed sculpted by God and his noble, elegant aura, the m

ated, but he didn't let it show. His calm gaze fell on Maya, and his thin lips moved as

ing her teaching tone, she replied, "I apologize for keeping everyone waiting during such a busy time. The purpose of this meeting is to report on

nts, all of whom had excellent grades and behavior. Her voice was steady a

aze fixed on her as he squinted and assessed her. Her hair was blonde, cascading over her shoulders. Her eyes wer

e made her look even more radiant, accentuating her rosy cheeks. Without a t

ze sweeping over her. Taking a deep breath, she reminded herself to s

"Yes." His rich, magnetic voice drew the attention of the women

nt's family, not the

aya raised her head and spoke calmly, "

face turned slightly, his nose appearing even more promin

am, without exception. I hope Mr. Darwi

, they would likely feel embarrassed or blush. Yet, he remained unfazed, eleg

stly, "Two thousa

htfully. "But isn't there another one ranking behind him? Two tho

efore regaining her composure, a hint of sarcasm creeping into her thoughts

n last at school, they don

our perspectiv

gh his eyes narrowed slightly as he looked at her. Their eyes

t wrapped up, Charles pushed back his chair and strode out with lo

er a moment, he added, "Is thi

lls often end in 9? It can boost the consumer's desire. Just listen to 'two thousand nine

e?" Charles shot him a cold glance and warned, "Next time

can't run 2,899th next time, how about aiming for 2

,000 next time, all your expenses wi

sly. "Alright, if that's the case, y

condit

***

Maya stretched and walked out of the school gate, ready to grab some spaghetti. But