Chapter 50

Viona POV

I stepped into the massive lecture hall, instantly irritated. Rows of foldable seats stretched out like some academic stadium, and every seat near the front was already taken by overachievers with color-coded notes and nervous energy.

I found a spot midway up, flung my bag on the desk, and pulled out my tablet. I'm not here to make friends. I'm here to win.

And then the seats beside me creaked.

On my right sat Emily giving me a nervous but friendly smile, and on my ...