Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress novel Chapter 193

Chapter 193: Start of exam week

Weeks before the final exam week, most students had been studying nonstop in preparation for their final exam. Everyone could feel the change of atmosphere in the school, a mix of feelings in the air.

And now, exam week finally arrived whether or not they were prepared for it.

Atlas sat down in his respective spot, his expression fiercer than ever. This week would decide... Penny’s money’s fate. He closed his eyes and tried to keep his mind clear of unnecessary thoughts. However, just as he did, Theo’s voice rang from somewhere in his vicinity.

"Well, Atlas."

Atlas didn’t want to open his eyes and taint his concentration. But sensing the guy’s presence from his side, a shallow breath slipped past him and reluctantly opened his eyes.

Theo smiled, watching Atlas’s eyes crack open. "I see you’re really taking this seriously."

"Don’t you?"

"Haha. Of course, I also take this seriously." Theo laughed and casually tapped Atlas’s shoulder. "But you have to chill out. I mean, most of us don’t expect to actually beat the star section."

"Most... of you," Atlas corrected in the same flat tone. "I’m not included."

The smile on Theo’s face twitched, laughing a bit more. "Atlas, don’t tell me you really think you can steal a seat in the star section?"

This time, Atlas didn’t respond.

With the lack of response, Theo laughed even louder.

"Atlas, seriously?" he repeated in disbelief before he burst out in laughter.

Some of their classmates already had their eyes on them when Atlas came in, but now, everyone’s attention was on them. They didn’t have the energy to comment, though. They knew Atlas studied hard and they were already thankful he still let them all take turns to be his study buddy because they all signed up for his little sister’s fan club.

Even so...

"Theo looks very relaxed," someone commented listlessly. "It must be nice to be smart without trying."

"Even the star students had to study for this final exam."

"Did Theo give up?"

"Or maybe, it’s true that if Theo tried enough, he will steal a seat in the star section."

"Well... he is our current top one. He was able to kick Atlas out of the rank one spot of this class without even trying."

Theo smiled in satisfaction, pleased to hear the compliments around. Although Theo spent day and night and even hired tutors for this bet, he never showed it in front of everyone. He wanted to keep his image this way because even if he didn’t beat the star section or even Atlas, everyone could just assume it was because he hadn’t been very serious about it.

"Atlas, come on, dude." Theo smiled and leaned on the desk beside Atlas’s. "I know the pressure is high, but you should relax a little. No one will fault you if you don’t beat the star section."