Melinda's POV
It has been a long time since Cliff has remembered me. I have been hoping to have a chance to see him again.
That kind of anticipation burned incessantly in the depths of my heart, like a flame.
"Alpha Cliff has arrived, please come down," Elliott said to me in a flat tone.
I tried hard to suppress the excitement in my heart and replied, "I will come down right away."
When I turned around, I happened to see Raven and Fawn looking at me.
They never spoke to me again since those things happened during the day.
Sure enough, as soon as they saw me at that moment, they immediately averted their gaze, as if I were a completely unfamiliar and unrelated person.
But now my heart is full of anticipation for seeing Cliff, I don't care about their attitude at all, and I turn around and hurriedly go downstairs.
Cliff's car was parked right outside the girls' dormitory.
I dashed past like a gust of wind, wearing only a simple nightgown, which appeared quite thin.
"Alpha Cliff, you came!" My voice was filled with delight.
I got into the car, and I knew that my appearance at that moment clearly showed that I missed Cliff very much.
However, Cliff's expression remained indifferent as he saw me speak, "Wear more clothes when you go out in the future."
"I was just too anxious, but I will be more careful in the future," I replied, as my face slightly flushed with warmth from those caring words.
I used to worry that Cliff would be angry with me because of the party a few days ago, but now it seems that Cliff still cares about me.
I continued to ask, "Alpha Cliff, what brings you here to see me today?"
"The principal called me," Cliff said.
I heard these words, and my heart "thumped" for a moment, instantly becoming nervous.
Cliff looked at me, sighed, and said, "Have I been spoiling you too much?"
"Alpha Cliff, I..." I hesitated, my words hanging on the tip of my tongue, but I didn't continue.
Cliff continued, "The teacher said you have been frequently skipping classes and asking others to sign you in. Besides that, your grades have also been declining significantly recently."
I wanted to explain, but Cliff interrupted me and said, "You are very talented, but that doesn't mean you can slack off in your studies."
"I'm sorry, I..." My tears swirled in my eyes, ready to roll down at any moment.
But this time, Cliff did not soften his heart, his gaze remained firm and serious.
"You should be aware of the regulations of Wolf International School of Finance. If your grades continue to decline so significantly next time, and you fail to enter the top ten of the entire department, you will lose your scholarship, and you will have to pay the full tuition by yourself."
Cliff's tone left no room for negotiation.
I had known this rule for a long time, but I never expected these words to come out of Cliff's mouth.
I looked at Cliff in astonishment, my mind went blank, and for a moment I didn't react at all.
Cliff's meaning couldn't be clearer. If my grades continue to decline, he won't provide me with any more help, nor will he help me stay at Wolf International Financial School. I will have to bear all the expenses myself.
"Alpha Cliff, I know I was wrong, I will never do it again," I said, immediately giving in, with a hint of pleading in my voice.
I understood in my heart that all my expenses at the Wulf International School of Finance are now being recorded on Cliff's account, and Cliff also gives me a monthly living allowance of ten thousand dollars.
Because of this, I didn't have to work and could focus on studying.
But if I lost these, I would have to go to work.
The tuition fees at Wolf International Financial School were unbelievably high, costing three hundred thousand per year alone. In addition to accommodation fees and various other miscellaneous expenses, the total cost for one year amounted to four hundred thousand.
I knew that, with my own abilities, I could never earn so much money.
"You know, that's good enough," Cliff said, then looked away and continued, "You can go back now and study hard. If you still get the same grade in the exam after a month, you'll have to figure it out on your own."
I got off the car desolately, my steps floating.
I really couldn't imagine if I left Cliff, whether I could continue to stay at this school, or live like I do now.
In the third person's point of view, the following paragraph is faithfully translated into English:
Cliff's car pulled up at the entrance of Wolf International Financial School, and through the car window, he could see the upscale neighborhood across the street.
"Stopped the car."
Beta Elliott stopped the car and asked, "Alpha Cliff, do you want to go and see the lady?"
In the rearview mirror, Cliff glanced at Beta Elliott and instantly fell silent.
Cliff looked at the light upstairs still on, and he dialed Vania's phone number.
The phone rang a few times before it was answered. Vania picked up the phone and remained silent for a while before asking, "What's the matter?"
"Haven't been home for a few days?"
Cliff spoke calmly, his tone sounding somewhat displeased.
Vania said, "I had classes these past few days, and I already told you the day before yesterday."
Cliff tugged at his tie, feeling a bit suffocated. "So you haven't heard from him in three days?"
"I had to go to class, and you were also very busy..."
"Starting from tomorrow, report in real-time what you were doing."
"Ah?"
"Also, go to bed early."
After finishing speaking, Cliff hung up the phone without letting Vania say a word.