A Calculated Alliance

Cleo had already heard those rumors. She had originally wanted to shut everyone up with her fists, but Valerie held her back, saying it wasn't worth it.

Still, she hadn't expected Gareth to be the one to actually shut them up with a punch.

It was truly unbelievable.

Valerie shrugged. "Don't think about it. Let's just get to class."

*****

Meanwhile, at the Mercer family estate.

A lavish lunch sprea