Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase Novel

Chapter 332: "Got it," Ethan answered, gripping the straps of his backpack and giving a small nod. Maia gave him a faint smile and patted his shoulder, trying to offer some comfort. She stood there, watching him walk toward the teaching building. With every step, he seemed to grow more at ease until he was out of sight. The elite preparatory program was split into three classes, each with its own unique mix of students. Class One was the top tier, made up mostly of heirs from powerful families.

These students had been carefully prepared from an early age with the finest education, set to rise to the top of every profession in Wront and beyond, joining the country's elite. Class Two was the average group, made up of bright students from regular families. They had earned their spots through hard work and tough competition, relying on their own efforts to join the ranks of the privileged.

Class Three, on the other hand, was called the "Privileged Reform Class." Most of its members were rebellious heirs from wealthy families, sent there by their parents in hopes that the school's strict discipline would straighten them out. Normally, Ethan, coming from a regular family, would have been placed in Class Two. But thanks to Maia's influence with the principal, Ethan had been given a special spot in Class One - the group for Wront's most influential heirs. The classroom was on the third floor, and Ethan took the stairs two at a time. At the top, a teacher stood waiting for him.

Loraine Harvey, the homeroom teacher for Class One, had never liked students who made it in through connections. But since this student had been personally placed by the principal, she had no choice but to keep up appearances and act professional. Earlier, she had watched Ethan step out of a shiny Maserati, a clear sign of wealth and status. It only confirmed what she had suspected - he was just another privileged student who had used his connections to get in. His academic record was probably padded, and his real skills likely fell short.

gαℓησνs﹒cm has it all Class One was full of talented students, and she had no plans to give Ethan any special treatment. As long as he could stay on top of the lessons and pass the tests, that would be enough. "You must be Ethan Watson. I'm Loraine Harvey, the homeroom teacher for Class One. Follow me," she said, her tone sharp. "Yes, Ms. Harvey," Ethan responded with politeness. Inside the Class One classroom, Melanie sat at her desk, surrounded by a group of women. They were showering her with compliments, their faces all fake smiles. "Melanie, those earrings are stunning!

Are they a limited edition?" "Of course! These are one of just thirty pairs in the world from a luxury brand," Melanie answered nonchalantly, tossing her hair with a touch of pride. "Wow, that's typical of a Cooper! Even your accessories are out of our league!" Although these young women came from wealthy families too, their status was nothing compared to the Coopers. And on top of that, Melanie wasn't just any Cooper - she was tight with Mariana, the daughter of Kolton, head of the Cooper family.

They thought that anyone who could get on Melanie's good side might also catch Mariana's attention - and through her, connect with the powerful Cooper Group. Because of this, Melanie was the star of Class One, treated like royalty by the others. Melanie basked in their adulation, a satisfied smile playing on her lips. She was just about to continue her show of superiority when the classroom door suddenly swung open. Loraine walked in, with a young man following her. He was dressed neatly but seemed a little nervous. Ethan walked behind her, his backpack hanging from his shoulders.

Loraine quickly surveyed the room before pointing to Ethan. "This is our new classmate. His name is Ethan Watson. From now on, you'll all be together, so I hope you get along." . . .