Second Chances

Chapter 177 

By the time Emma returned to Charon Military School, the mid–term exams for the students had already ended. 

It was less than two months until the International Krot Competition. 

Emma had won first place in the Youth Boxing Competition and became the spokesperson of the National Boxing 

Association. 

Although Emma did not take the midterm exams, she was already recognized as having the perfect score. 

When Emma returned to school, Erza came to welcome her. Although he now knew Emma was Liam’s woman, and Liam was someone he could not afford to offend and could not compare to, interacting more with beautiful women was the only good thing he had going in this boring military school. 

When Emma returned to school, Erza begged Lane to welcome her together. 

However, when they just met up, a slender girl in a green military–uniform with long eyelashes and an oval face ran toward Erza. “Erza, I have a move that I’ve been unable to master. Can you teach me?” 

The girl’s voice was very flirty. Erza was a little stunned, but he was waiting for Emma. “Sure, but I’m a little busy now. Maybe next time.” 

As Erza spoke, Emma walked over. 

When Erza saw Emma, he spoke with a completely different attitude and enthusiasm. “Emma, honey, you’re finally 

back.” 

The girl naturally felt the difference in Erza’s attitude toward them. She clenched her fists and secretly looked at Emma. ‘She is indeed very beautiful,’ she thought, ‘She is much prettier than me.‘ 

Faith Jennings gritted her teeth. It was rumored that Erza liked the most beautiful women, but he was cold to her. She thought, ‘Is it because I’m not beautiful enough?” 

Faith also knew Emma and smiled awkwardly. “Emma, you’re back.” 

Emma nodded without saying anything. She asked Erza, “What are you doing here?” 

Erza scratched his head. “I’m here to welcome you. Do you not like it?” 

“I didn’t ask you to welcome me,” Emma replied. 

Erza started, “Hey, how could you…” 

Emma said to Faith, “Don’t you want to learn a move? Go on. Let him teach you.” She wanted to get rid of Erza as 

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soon as possible. 

However, Erza was not happy. He chased after Emma and left the Faith behind. He said perfunctorily, “We’ll talk about it next time.” He didn’t even look at Faith. 

Faith’s expression became uglier. 

A few of her best friends hiding in the bushes also came out. Everyone went to comfort Faith. 

One of them said, “Erza is a snob. Didn’t he fall for Emma because she is currently ranked first in the boxing 

association?” 

Another added, “I’m sure he hasn’t seen your Twitter photo album.” 

“That’s right. Faith, don’t be sad. You’re the goddess in military training who became popular all over the country 

recently. No man will be unmoved by your photos,” a third remarked. 

Faith found some comfort from her best friends. “Really? But I think Emma is much prettier than me… Otherwise, Erza wouldn’t have ignored me…” 

At this point, Faith lowered her head again. 

“No way. You look more innocent than Emma,” one of them said. 

Another added, “Yes. Although Emma is good–looking, her facial features are too sharp. Men don’t like that…” 

Faith’s friends tried their best to comfort Faith. Their words were effective. 

After morning classes, Emma changed clothes in the changing room and prepared to go for lunch. 

Charon Military School was not like other schools. Their military training was intense. 

At noon, everyone was very hungry. They had to fight for food. 

Emma quickly changed and prepared to leave. However, she realized the lock of her locker had been pried open, and the clothes inside were all gone. Even her meal card was gone. 

All students had to have a meal card to eat. 

Lane happened to come to eat with Emma at this time. 

Seeing this, Lane immediately shouted at the other girls in the changing room. “Who stole Emma’s stuff?” 

No one answered. 

Emma had an indifferent expression as she closed the locker. 

As Emma shut the locker door, she stared at the reflection of the scene behind her for a while. “Did anyone touch my things when I wasn’t here?” 

Emma knew that Lane would watch over her stuff for her. 

Lane said, “No. I went to your dormitory to get some Information once. Your things were fine and no one touched 

them.” 

In other words, it was not the accumulation of old grudges, but a new grudge. 

There were about five or six girls in the changing room. 

Emma remembered one of them. 

Faith was also there, but she lowered her head and did not say anything. 

A girl beside Faith stood up and said, “What kind of tone is that? Do you think you can talk to other students like that just because you’re first in the boxing association?” Content property of NôvelDra/ma.Org.

“That’s right. We didn’t steal,” another added. 

Of course, Emma would not simply suspect anyone. 

However, they did not know that when Emma was closing the locker door, she saw these girls chattering to each other in the reflection of the metal locker as if waiting to see her make a fool of herself. 

Emma instantly knew what was going on. She didn’t have to think to deal with these people. She walked straight over and looked loftily at Faith. 

Faith raised her head and looked at Emma innocently. “What’s wrong?” 

Emma smiled. “You’re Faith, right? Are these your friends?” 

“They’re my friends,” Faith replied. 

Emma continued, “Let me give you a piece of advice. Erza doesn’t like girls who play tricks secretly. It’s fine for me to skip a meal, but if you’re suspected of theft, the boy you like will despise you for the rest of your life.” 

Faith immediately clenched her fists. Having been stabbed in the heart, she could no longer pretend. “I do like Erza. Even though he doesn’t like me, my feelings for him are real. I’m serious about it. Why are you mocking me?” 

Faith’s tone was pitiful. Her shoulders were shaking. It was as if she had suffered a huge grievance. 

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Seeing Faith like this, Emma felt that it was hilarious. 

Lane pointed at Faith and retorted, “What’s wrong with you? When did Emma stop you from liking Erza? You’re the one who’s doing bad things and still being reasonable. Hurry up and return Emma’s stuff.” She snorted. 

The few lackeys beside Faith were furious. With a bang, they threw 

all of Emma’s items to the ground. 

Lane quickly helped Emma pick up her clothes. She was completely enraged. 

Lane rushed up, wanting to beat them up. 

Emma pulled Lane back. “Forget it, Lane.” She had been quite tired recently from dealing with King’s Association, investigating the truth behind Justine’s death, and participating in the competition. 

Emma couldn’t be bothered to care about these trivial matters in school. It was more important for her to take her 

meal card so she could eat. 

Emma wanted to let them off, but something happened in the afternoon. During lunch, Emma and Liam spoke on the phone for 20 minutes. 

After hanging up, Lane saw a message from someone nearby. “Fuck. Why is she so pretentious?” 

“What’s wrong? Let me see,” Emma said. 

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