Morning Routine & Progress
Emma woke up early and headed straight for the shower.
[Ding! Charm +1]
After getting dressed, she went for a kilometer run.
[Ding! Strength +1]
Returning home, she made breakfast and ate.
[Ding! Cooking skill level up to 6]
Feeling refreshed, she grabbed her phone and checked her social media.
Her eyes widened—she had gained over 10,000 followers overnight.
She turned off her phone with a satisfied nod but knew one thing was clear: she needed to move out soon. Her current apartment wasn't ideal for a growing star.
She left for school, already planning her next steps.
One month in the live-streaming industry… then an entertainment academy.
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At School – Unwanted Attention
As soon as Emma arrived, all eyes were on her.
Whispers followed her down the hall, but she ignored them and went straight to her locker. She pulled out her biology book, about to enter class when Ethan blocked her path.
"Emma, will you have lunch with me today?" he asked.
"No," she replied flatly, stepping around him and walking inside.
She mentally noted to avoid Ethan in the future—she had no time for unnecessary trouble.
Across the hall, Rachel saw everything.
Her hands clenched into fists, eyes burning with rage. She hated Emma—hated that she was rising, looking more beautiful every day.
"This is the last straw," Rachel muttered.
She stormed into the bathroom and pulled out her phone.
A deep male voice answered on the other end.
"I have a job for you," Rachel said coldly.
"Target?" the man asked.
"Emma Jackson. 8 million in cash when it's done," she said before hanging up.
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Oblivious to Danger
Meanwhile, Emma sat in class, completely unaware of the contract on her life.
She opened her biology book and began reading.
[Ding! You studied biology. Proficiency +100]
[Ding! You studied biology. Proficiency +100]
[Ding! Biology skill level up to 5]
She checked her status and nodded in satisfaction.
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Mock Exam Results – A Shocking Outcome
After class, the mock exam results were released.
3rd Place: Rachel Madison – 555 points
2nd Place: Ethan Powell – 690 points
1st Place: Emma Jackson – 750 points (Full Score)
The classroom fell into stunned silence.
Rachel shot up from her seat. "Impossible! She must have cheated!"
Her voice sparked murmurs among the students.
"Yeah, no way! Emma was always the worst student before!"
"She must've stolen the answers!"
The accusations spread quickly.
Moments later, a teacher called Emma to the principal's office.
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Facing the Principal
The principal studied Emma with a sharp gaze. "Did you cheat on the exams?"
Emma met his eyes, completely calm. "I passed fairly."
After a moment of silence, the principal leaned back and sighed. "There was no evidence of cheating. You're free to go."
Emma returned to class, and the principal made an announcement.
"Emma Jackson did not cheat on the exam."
The students were left speechless.
Emma ignored their reactions. She had more important things to focus on.
[Ding! Mission tab unlocked.]
Her lips curled into a faint smile.
Time to take things to the next level.