"Ethan Smith!"
Hearing this name, Tracy knelt on the ground.
"H-h-how is this possible!"
"Why can someone like you be here?!"
"Howww!"
Clawing at her hair, Tracy couldn’t understand what was happening.
Who was Ethan Smith?
The only grandson of the head of the Smith family.
Genius, billionaire philanthropist, and brother of martial goddess and combat genius Elena Smith.
How could someone more famous than most A-list celebrities be here!
"No Sir Ethan, I’m sorry, I spoke out of turn."
"Please spare my father!"
"Please! Isn’t it just because that bitch looks a bit pretty that I can offer myself up to you?"
"I’m much better than this low-class orphan!" With tears in her eyes, Tracy begged without caring about what people behind her thought.
As someone who had called the Smith family earlier as a backer, she knew what kind of people they were.
Ever since she was a child, she had heard her father tell all kinds of stories about this legendary family.
How even the president couldn’t do as he pleased with them.
They were people who could make their whole family vanish without a trace on earth and nothing could happen.
It was also because her father knew a Smith that someone like him could be the director of a university.
It was also because of this reason that she was as proud as she usually was.
However, no matter who her father knew, could it be compared to the crown prince of the Smith family?
Staring at Ethan in despair, Tracy knew her life was over.
The only thing that could save her now was if Ethan chose her over Victoria.
Even if she offered her body, Tracy was willing.
Even behind all that fright, a part of her was somewhat expectant.
If she could use this to obtain a close relationship with someone of his status, then her future would be completely set!
Thinking of this, she glared at Victoria wishing to tear her apart.
’Everything that’s happening now is because of this bitch.’
’If she had never been here then I wouldn’t have to be scolded today.’
Gritting her teeth, Tracy vowed that once she became Ethan’s woman, she would thoroughly dispose of Victoria once and for all.
"Are you done yet?" Ethan asked.
Looking at Tracy who had lost it, Ethan suddenly felt bored.
Unlike Marcus who had put up a fight, although he had expected it, after hearing his name she completely gave up.
In such a situation, the earlier feeling he had from looking at Victoria’s eyes disappeared.
’Victoria wait a minute, I have a lot to talk to you about.’
’Lemme deal with this first.’
Letting go of Victoria’s waist, he whispered in her ear, causing her to blush, before walking towards the kneeling Tracy.
"You see, looking at you, I sort of understand you, who you are, and why you do what you do."
Walking slowly, Ethan’s steps echoed through the surroundings.
For a while, everyone subconsciously held their breath as if they were afraid to miss a word he said.
"This world is inherently unequal, where some start at the top of the stairs and others start at the bottom."
"In your case, you probably stayed at the bottom for a long time, then something, or in your case, a Smith helped you reach the top."
"Unfortunately as you’re at the top, your inferiority, makes you exert your influence on those who were at the bottom."
"You see the self you hated in them, causing you to lash out at them."
"Simply put, although your status may have risen, you lack the class to go with that status."
At this time, Ethan was right beside Tracy.
For people like her not even counting the apocalypse, he had seen many of them.
People who suddenly got a taste of fame or power or wealth and started asserting dominance over everyone they could.
People who drowned in the pleasures of their power and position to cover up their inferiority complex.
Ethan knew that this was a result of human nature so he was not too surprised.
"However, even at that, that’s not why I’m angry."
"You see, Tracy do you know what your number one mistake is?"
He asked, however Tracy just knelt there motionless unable to answer.
"Your mistake is that, even though you were brought up the stairs by a Smith."
"You failed to understand that you are not a Smith."
"Above those stairs you reached the top, lies a whole room that someone of your caliber will never have access to!"
’Boom!’
Hearing these words, an explosion rang through Tracy’s mind.
Yes, her father was only helped by a Smith, she was not a Smith.
So why did she think she could trample on the laws and others and do whatever she wanted?
Instantly, a feeling of regret and shame for her actions began to fill her chest.
Unfortunately, it was too late, encountering Ethan her fate was already set.
"Alright get up, I don’t have any more time to waste on you, just know that you five have been expelled and your father will ultimately lose his job."
"And send a message if any teacher or person tries to cover up or disobey my orders then they’ll be prepared to face the Smith family head-on."
Taking Victoria’s hand, he prepared to drag out the dazed S-Class Awakener beside him.
However, as if remembering something he suddenly turned to the left.
"And you, Mr. Security, who can only bow his head, is this how you protect the students?"
"I suggest you resign while you’re at it."
Although he said suggest, everyone present could tell this was an order not a suggestion.
"Now then, Miss Victoria, I know you’re a bit confused but why don’t you follow me to get new clothes and have some food."
"I have a lot to discuss, with you."
He said while taking her towards the direction of his car.
At this time, Victoria had gotten her senses back, and seeing the white sports car parked in front of her she couldn’t help but be wary.
Was it like Tracy said, was he only helping her because she looked pretty?
But then again how did he know her name?
Remembering how Ethan had called out her name when he first saw her, Victoria was confused.
Why was such a big shot helping her so much?
Luckily, as if sensing her confusion, Ethan’s next words answered her thoughts.
"Don’t think too much about it, when the Smith family wants to investigate someone we can find out much more than a simple name."
"And as for why I helped you so much," he paused.
"Miss Victoria, how would you like to work for the Smith family?"
Opening the car doors, Ethan asked with a smile on his face.