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The room froze, and all eyes immediately turned back to Catherine, who stood with a commanding presence at the front of the classroom. The sudden shift in her tone sent a wave of unease through the students. Even the homeroom teacher, who had been about to leave with the math teacher, paused at the sound of Catherine’s voice.
Liana, still stunned from the earlier revelation, took a step back, her nervousness now clear on her face. The math teacher, whose posture had relaxed slightly after the apology, tensed up again, clearly dreading what might come next.
Catherine’s gaze locked onto Liana, her cold, piercing eyes making it clear that she wasn’t done yet. Her demeanor was nothing like the typical student they all thought she was—docile, quiet, and easily dismissed. The power she exuded now was undeniable.
“You wanted to expose me, Liana?” Catherine’s voice was calm, but there was a weight to her words. “You’ve made a grave mistake.”
Liana opened her mouth to respond, but no words came out. The challenge in Catherine’s voice was like a warning, a promise that she wouldn’t back down. Catherine stepped forward, her every move deliberate, her posture unwavering.
“I didn’t need to show anyone my position in the Swann Corporation,” she continued, her words hanging in the air like a threat. “But you pushed me, and now you’ll understand what happens when you challenge someone who has far more than you think.”
Liana’s face paled, her mind racing. The humiliation she had caused for Catherine in front of the class was now backfiring. Catherine had just exposed the truth in such an unexpected way that it left Liana no room to recover.
As Catherine spoke, Bryan watched in awe, his respect for her growing. He had never seen this side of her before, the fierce, unyielding side that commanded respect and struck fear into others. He couldn’t help but be impressed by her control of the situation, and how effortlessly she put Liana and the math teacher in their place.
“You will not speak out of turn again,” Catherine said, her words final. She turned to the homeroom teacher, her tone shifting to something more reasonable but still firm. “I trust we have no further misunderstandings, yes?”
The homeroom teacher, who had been anxiously observing the exchange, nodded quickly. “Of course, Catherine. I completely understand.”
With a cold glance at Liana, Catherine took a step back, signaling the end of the confrontation. The room remained silent, but the atmosphere had shifted dramatically. No one dared speak as Catherine returned to her seat, her calm composure now fully restored.
The math teacher, visibly shaken by the entire ordeal, muttered a few words under her breath but said nothing more. Her previous arrogance had evaporated, replaced by a sense of fear that was impossible to hide.
Bryan, still processing everything that had just unfolded, leaned toward Catherine as the class began to move again. “You’re incredible,” he said quietly, admiration clear in his voice.
Catherine gave him a half-smile, her eyes still distant but with a glimmer of something almost playful. “It’s just about knowing when to speak and when to remain silent,” she replied, settling back in her seat as if nothing had happened.
For the rest of the class, the tension never fully lifted, and the students, still shaken by what had just transpired, quietly went about their work, all while casting furtive glances at Catherine. They had all just witnessed something that would be talked about for a long time.
And as for Liana, her face burned with shame and frustration. Catherine had shown her that power wasn’t about being loud or making accusations—it was about control, composure, and knowing when to strike. And now, Liana realized, she had no way out.