The fact that Dominic and I secretly promised to pretend to be engaged for three months was a matter only the two of us knew. Dominic certainly wouldn't be stupid enough to tell Kaylin about this. And of course I don't either.
It follows that the conversation in Joan's royal garden that day was overheard by Kaylin.
This is really bad, if this secret is revealed then I will bear all the humiliation and be spit on by the nobility. A scandalous ballerina will never become famous. I cannot let that happen.
"Kaylin, if you don't have proof, don't say such things." I tried to calm down and looked at Kaylin.
"Is that so? Then you should try to hide the evidence well, don't let me find out. By the time I reveal to everyone that you're just Dominic Arnold's lustful mistress, your life will be miserable."
Kaylin said casually, then left with Jade and her friends. Jade looked at me with a triumphant look, she seemed to be gloating when Kaylin helped her bully me. They're all mean girls and I'm really tired of their crazy jokes.
Before the class takes place, we have to change our clothes, if anyone does not comply, they will not be allowed to attend the class, worse, that person will be punished and criticized.
Somehow my locker got unlocked and my outfit disappeared. I panicked and looked everywhere and almost half an hour later I discovered that my skirt and ballet shoes were soaked in the toilet.
Seeing my clean white suit now stained, I couldn't help but feel heartbroken. This revenge trick was definitely done by Kaylin's friends, they wanted me not to be safe and comfortable.
Even if I know who the culprit is, I can't go to them to blame or demand justice. The truth is, I was alone, and there were too many of them. Their parents will certainly defend their wicked actions, and I don't have anyone on my side.
I quietly took the clothes to the faucet and washed it. The smell just couldn't go away, so I just had to persevere in cleaning my clothes with soap many times. The campus of the academy was quite quiet, almost everyone had attended ballet lessons, and I was the only one here.
I felt a bit self-pity, so I texted Layla to seek her help, she is a friend I can trust anyway.
"Layla, my ballet suit is dirty, do you have a spare? If yes, can you lend it to me, I will definitely take care of it and return it to you tomorrow."
With no reply from Layla, I carried my wet clothes to the changing room in frustration. From this room can faintly hear the melodious symphony music resounding. Since the academy's soundproofing system is very good, I also don't expect to be able to hear the music clearly.
Still, it cheered me up a bit.
I stood by the window, listening attentively, then tiptoeing and performing simple ballet movements. I practiced ballet so passionately that I almost forgot the time.
And I also didn't know, outside the window someone was staring blankly at me.
"Mr. Arnold? Mr. Arnold?"
"Hmm?" Dominic was startled for a moment, his gaze shifting from the window to the man standing beside him. "Sorry Principal Peter, I'm a bit distracted. What did you just say to me?"
"Ah, we really appreciate your investment in our academy. We have promoted you to be the largest shareholder in Malibu academy. From now on, you can participate in any of our academy's activities, and in return, we will also send our elite students to participate in the parties you invite." Principal Peter looked kindly at Dominic Arnold and repeated what he had just said.
Dominic didn't reply, he just nodded slightly.
"Sir, may I ask you a question?"
"Okay."
"As far as I know, Mr. Arnold is only focused on business and commerce. What interest made you suddenly interested in Malibu Ballet Academy?"
Principal Peter was a rather mature and wise man, but he could not guess what Dominic Arnold was thinking. At first, he just thought that Dominic Arnold had too much money, so he wanted to invest in Malibu Academy, as to invite some outstanding ladies to perform at Arnold's parties. Many rich investors of Malibu Academy have such thoughts, anyway, the ladies from this academy are all talented and beautiful.
However, after observing Sir Dominic Arnold's expression, Principal Peter discovered that was not the case. Dominic completely ignored the young ladies of the academy, nor did he care about the operation of Malibu academy. This made him wonder and worry at the same time when he had to guess Dominic's mind.
"It's not a big deal, I just want to make sure my fiancé is comfortable here." Dominic smirked.
"Your fiancée?" Principal Peter was surprised. "Can you tell me her identity? I assure you I will take good care of her, all the best treatment at this academy goes to your fiancé first. "
Dominic did not answer. His gaze was fixed on the window of a room.
Headmaster Peter was confused, then he also surreptitiously looked in the direction Dominic Arnold was looking at. Principal Peter discovered that a girl was engrossed in ballet. Her figure is beautiful, although she is not wearing a ballet costume, her aura is still radiant, her gentle and lovely face makes people stare at her passionately.
"Esther Joan?" Headmaster Peter muttered. He still remembered this girl clearly, she was a ballet genius that he personally invited to Malibu academy to train.
"Why would a ballet student practice dancing in a dressing room?"
"This… I'm not sure, Mr. Arnold."
Dominic didn't look at Esther Joan anymore, he walked thoughtfully towards his luxury supercar. Principal Peter also followed closely behind, until Dominic was in the car and was about to leave that he let out a breath and wiped the sweat from his forehead.
However, just as Principal Peter was about to send Dominic Arnold off, Dominic suddenly spoke up, his tone clearly showing his displeasure.
"I'm really concerned about the investment I've put into that Malibu academy. Unexpectedly my fiancée received 'special treatment' to practice ballet alone in the dressing room."
Headmaster Peter was dumbfounded for a moment, then he realized with a shock a fact. Esther Joan is Dominic Arnold's fiancée. Dominic had personally gone all the way to Malibu Academy to remind him of his interest in Esther, which was enough to prove that Esther was an important person to the young master of the Arnold family.
"I think you know what you need to do."
After Dominic finished speaking, then he told the driver to leave.