NovelUSAChapter 299 Citrine moved with a sharpness that was almost feline-quick reflexes, precise strikes, and absolutely ruthless.
It didn't take Hastings long to realize she was doing it on purpose. Each blow was aimed directly at his face. And every the tried to anticipate her, she caught him off guard. He couldn't keep up with her unpredictability, and soon he was completely outmatched, left with no room to fight back.
The realization that she was far better than him was a bitter pill to swallow. Hastings's face darkened.
He was the commander of the Vermillion Vanguard; nobody in the squad could beat him in hand-to-hand combat-until now. No one had ever managed to take him down.
But today, in the middle of training, he'd lost to a girl half his size.
Utterly humiliating.
The whole sparring match was over in just five minutes.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtStanding over him, Citrine looked down from above, offering her hand to help him up.
A sly smile tugged at her lips. "Thanks for the lesson, Mr. Cooper." Lesson? Hastings was sure she was mocking him.
He hesitated for a long moment before finally reaching for her hand. But as soon as he was about to touch her, Citrine pulled her hand back at the last second.
Hastings's eyes narrowed dangerously.
He couldn't shake the feeling that she was doing it deliberately, almost as if she was getting back at him.
But he had no proof.
Meanwhile, the crowd that had gathered to watch was completely stunned.
"Holy crap, Citrine is badass. I think I'm in love." "She's incredible! Mr. Cooper didn't even stand a chance." "I always thought she was just gorgeous, but turns out she's not only drop-dead beautiful—she's insanely cool." "From now on, Citrine is officially my girl crush." Among the students, those who knew Hastings had been picking on Citrine earlier silently applauded her in their hearts.
"I don't know why, but seeing Mr. Cooper with a black eye is kind of hilarious. I mean, I'm pretty sure Citrine did it on purpose, but I'm on her side." "Shere. Mr. Cooper was way out of line before. I couldn't stand it." Elsewhere in the crowd, Sebastian watched the whole thing unfold, the faintest smile playing on his lips and a rare glimmer of amusement in his eyes.
"Whoa, Sebastian, don't tellyou've got a thing for the new girl," his roommate blurted out, looking at him like he'd seen a ghost.
Everyone at Crestwood University knew Sebastian was the untouchable star of the junior class-he didn't even spare the campus queen, Kali, a glance, let alone anyone else.
Ware had never seen Sebastian look at someone like this before.
But honestly, who could blhim? After all, the gutsy freshman who'd just challenged the instructor was fair-skinned, stunning, and honestly, prettier than Kali by a mile. If Sebastian was interested, it was no surprise.
After a long pause, Sebastian finally said, "Don't you think she's kind of adorable?"
Ware, for whatever reason, could only picture Citrine's fists landing onm Hastings's face. He shivered. "Adorable or not, her punches are absolutely brutal." Sebastian couldn't help but laugh.
After the sparring match, the mood on the field relaxed a little.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmStudents started lining up to show off their talents.
Citrine returned to her seat, watching her teammates perform with a carefree smile.
She was fully absorbed in the performances, but Ingrid and her two friends couldn't stop staring at her, looking half-shocked, half in awe.
"Why are you all looking atlike that?" Citrine finally asked, catching their stares.
Ingrid gave her a dazed thumbs-up.
"Citrine, I had no idea you could fight like that You were amazing.
Seriously, that was next-level. My heart is still racing." Jane was full of admiration. "You're incredible. I mean it. That was hardcore."
Lisa, on the other hand, frowned, a hint of worry in her voice. "But m Citrine, aren't you worried Hastings will cafter you again tomorrow?"
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