Burn Her Past Love Letters

Upon hearing Victoria's words, Enzo is a bit flustered. Unlike her usual silent demeanor when being scolded, she has acted quite differently today. Enzo steps forward, trying to be solicitous, "Victoria, your grandmother is getting old, so she speaks directly. Don't take it to heart. Besides, everyone at the Valentini Conglomerate is eyeing the shares you hold. How dare you associate with them?" Enzo gives Giulia a meaningful glance, and Giulia immediately understands, tugging at Mrs. Moretti's sleeve. Mrs. Moretti knows Victoria's words are true, but being an elderly person, she can't bring herself to apologize to a younger person. "Alright, I've been on the road all day, and my head is aching terribly. Giulia, help me go inside to rest." This is Mrs. Moretti's usual tactic, and Victoria didn't want to waste her breath on her. After causing such a scene today, Victoria assumes Mrs. Moretti will calm down for a few days. "Dad, I'm tired, I'm going to rest," Victoria says calmly to Enzo, not waiting for his reply as she heads towards the stairs first. Enzo stands still, watching her retreating back with a sense of defeat. In his heart, he hates the girl so much that he wishes he could stab her to death. Her existence always reminds him of the dirty means he has used for over a decade. "Just wait, she's about to turn eighteen, and the shares should be in her hands. Then I'll find an excuse to transfer her shares to me, and she'll be discarded," the man's eyes are full of cunning. When Victoria returned to her room, the clothes she had bought had already been neatly hung and ironed in the wardrobe. She takes a silk nightgown to the bathroom to bathe. The fatigue of the day fades away with the night. The next morning, dressed in her new school uniform, Victoria looks vibrant, and her smile is already on her face. In her previous life, she was skilled in drinking, eating, and playing, but she never put her mind to her studies. She would skip classes to find Antonio at university. For so many years, no one had ever cared about her academic performance, but there were always people concerned about when she would get into trouble or make headlines. In this new life, she needs to put more effort and thought into her studies. To avenge, she needs to know more to achieve her goals. Valentini Academy High School Department The most luxurious and top-notch institution in Ravenwood, with first-class tutors, facilities, and environment. It's a noble school that integrates elementary, middle, and high schools, providing top-tier education for the children of the wealthy business community, politicians, celebrities, and family heirs. Valentini Conglomerate is the founder of this academy. The Conglomerate has long abandoned traditional street violence, believing that education is the most thorough means of power control. Through this school, they ensure that their influence on future society will not diminish. Future business magnates, congressional representatives, and even presidents could all be "cultivated" by them. Other families also fund this institution, so their children are directly admitted. Valentini Academy also has a university department, equivalent to an international school. Students who can enter the university department are the outstanding individuals needed by the country, so upon graduation, they either enter politics or work in important departments. Today, Victoria is riding in a private car arranged by Enzo. It's been a long time since she's been to school. In her previous life, she never attended university, dropping out in the second half of her senior year, spending her days indulging in a hedonistic lifestyle. So when Victoria's car arrives, no one pays much attention, as the students at Valentini Academy are either second-generation officials or second-generation rich, and luxury cars are a common sight. However, Victoria's appearance alone triggers a wave of discussion. "Who is she?" a boy had just got out of his own car and almost collided with another student when he saw Victoria. "Does our school have such a beautiful girl? Is she a transfer student?" another boy wonders. "Looking at her, she doesn't have a single piece of jewelry, she's probably a commoner sponsored by a wealthy businessman," a girl says sarcastically. "Victoria!" A surprised voice calls out in front of her, and Victoria looks up to see her 'good friend' Francesca! Francesca isn't particularly beautiful, but she knows how to apply makeup, making her look decent. Her family runs a small company, and Victoria, because she got along well with her and considered her a friend, begged her grandfather to let her attend Valentini Academy. Francesca posed as Victoria's good friend at school and was quite influential there. Her voice causes all the students outside the school to start discussing. "Look at that gaze, it's probably Victoria, but she used to wear heavy makeup. Today, she seems to be without makeup," a student observes. "Others wear makeup to cover their faces, but she wears makeup to lower her attractiveness." The voices of the onlookers reach both of them, and Victoria's indifference makes her seem more composed, while Francesca becomes increasingly angry. Victoria's beauty was something Francesca was always aware of. In fifth grade, she met Victoria during an extracurricular activity. Later, Sofia's mother found her and offered financial support to her father to start a company, encouraging her to act as a spy to get close to Victoria. Francesca then approached Victoria, encouraging her to wear heavy makeup, claiming that Antonio was a good young man, and that there were too many obedient girls around him. She had to go against the grain to attract his attention. Victoria believed her and listened to her for six years. Victoria was a princess, born into nobility with exquisite features, but she often made herself look disheveled in her pursuit of a guy. On the other hand, during this time, Francesca also managed to enter Valentini Academy through Victoria's connections, successfully studying at the best school in Ravenwood. At school, she enjoyed preferential treatment everywhere she went, riding on Victoria's coattails. This time, because she failed to humiliate Victoria, Sofia was very dissatisfied and called her mother to withdraw half of the funding. Her father either beat her or scolded her every day, saying she was not worthy. After recovering from her injuries and returning to school, she didn't expect Victoria to make such a grand entrance in just a few days. Although Francesca feels resentful, her body quickly moves towards Victoria, linking her arm with Victoria's, her face showing a worried expression. "Victoria, why aren't you wearing makeup today? How will you attract Antonio's attention like this?" Victoria knows she has to face this despicable person when she returns to school, and she has already thought of how to deal with her. "Francesca, I don't like Antonio anymore. There are plenty of men like him. Why would I give up the whole forest for a single blade of grass?" This statement surprises everyone. Victoria, who has been chasing Antonio for ten years, now considers him just a blade of grass, and there are plenty of them! Francesca is stunned. Antonio is a well-known young talent in Ravenwood, with a good family background, excellent character, top-notch academics, and cultural knowledge far exceeding his peers. Now, Victoria is comparing him to a single blade of grass! "Victoria, you must be joking. Antonio is a young talent praised by everyone at Valentini Academy. How can you just give him up like that?" Victoria pulls her arm away and gives Francesca a sarcastic look. "Because I'm tired. I've fallen for someone better, so he means nothing to me now." Just as she is speaking passionately, a strong hand suddenly grabs her arm, turning her around. Their eyes meet, and the man in front of Victoria's eyes overlaps with the image in her memory from two lifetimes. In a clean and tidy white shirt, a well-fitted black suit pants, he is a sunny young man, but he also has a superior and handsome face. Antonio... Hmph... How long has it since we last met? In two lifetimes, it has to be admitted that Antonio has a handsome face, standing out among the students. His demeanor, appearance, and family background are all top-notch. But he has no heart, never knowing how much she has sacrificed for him. No! His heart has been eaten by Sofia, and the two of them are heartless and despicable. Antonio's eyes lit up the moment he saw her. He carefully examines the girl in front of him, her skin fair and delicate, her lips red and glossy, her face bright and beautiful. A face too exquisite to imagine as the Victoria he has always avoided. Seeing the shock in the boy's eyes, Victoria coldly smiles and says, "Let go of my hand, Antonio!" Only when she spoke did Antonio confirm that she was indeed Victoria. His hand unconsciously let go, and his mind completely forgot why he had come to find her. Francesca had always liked Antonio, and seeing the boy deeply captivated by the girl's beauty, she quickly broke the situation. "Antonio, what are you doing here?" Antonio averts his gaze, realizing his lapse. He threw the bag he was holding at Victoria's feet. "These are the letters you wrote me over the years. I never opened a single one. Now I'm returning them to you. I hope you won't cause me any more trouble." Antonio really dislikes Victoria's persistence, but due to the influence of the Valentini Conglomerate, he can't act too rashly. Although he was momentarily stunned by her changed appearance today, his inherent arrogance wouldn't allow him to admit that he was moved by a girl's looks. Moreover, Victoria's bad character made him certain that he wouldn't like her. Just when everyone thought Victoria would start crying and begging Antonio, she walked over to the school gate security, smiled, and asked a few questions. She took a lighter from someone and walked towards the place where the letters were kept. Those were ten years of her feelings, and every bit of her courage to face the past. Now, she was going to bid farewell to the absurd ten years. She picked up a few letters with one hand and lit the lighter with the other, burning them in front of everyone. "This is the absurd and laughable ten years. Let it all turn to smoke and ashes, as you wish," she said, standing up and smiling. She casually threw the burning letters into the bag, and the flames quickly spread. Antonio saw the letters in the fire and then looked at the girl who seemed relieved. For a moment, he felt as if he was the one who had been discarded.