Return of the Crowned Heiress novel Chapter 157

The curvy mountain path had been shaped by many previous footsteps. The surrounding environment was densely covered with plants and trees, with towering branches overhead blocking the sunlight. Even though they provided shade, many students still complained about the hike.

"This is exhausting. I can't go on anymore. Can't we take a break?"

Most of the students were used to a life of comfort, especially Olivia's group, who was the loudest in their complaints.

The vice principal, who was leading the hike, shot them an irritated look. "I didn't even ask you to carry anything. You're practically empty-handed, yet you're still complaining about being tired? Funny how you never run out of energy when it comes to clubbing."

The group went silent after hearing the vice principal's comment.

Up ahead, the village chief of Alverton had arranged for two large trucks to deliver supplies. The people shouldered the load, each carrying a heavy crate. Their muscles were taut as they moved swiftly up the trail and kept a steady pace at the front.

Olivia pouted, muttering, "Kayla's lucky to be on leave and miss this training program. I would've taken leave too if I had known sooner."

A few of her lackeys exchanged glances, and one of them said cautiously, "Olivia, weren't you close with Kayla previously? You knew that Felicia would charm Mr. Lawson during training, so you warned her about it. So why…"

It sounded like Olivia held some resentment.

Olivia huffed and didn't reply.

It wasn't exactly about Kayla. It was just that after Arnold had turned his back on Olivia, she felt humiliated. She was angry not only with him but also with Kayla for not standing up for her. Both of them were insincere.

Crossing her arms, she lifted her chin and strode ahead.

The group eventually hiked over the mountain. They reached an even slope and passed a shallow stream. Ahead stood Hillfort, with cottages dispersed throughout the mountain and its peaks.

Felicia waited a little, intentionally slowing her pace so that she was at the very end of the group.