NovelEnglishChapter 427 She had no intention of hiding her brilliance.
In fact, she went out of her way to showcase her remarkable intellect-she was determined to leave the orphanage before her fifteenth birthday.
In her previous life, she'd dreamed of becoming a teacher, shaping young minds and nurturing generations to come.
But this taround, that dream no longer appealed to her.
Brian had been right-wasting her talent by not going into research would be a real shame.
If she wanted the people at the very top to notice her, she had to prove she was leagues ahead of everyone else. Only by becoming someone utterly out of reach for the Linwood family could she ever hope to protect herself. After all, with the Linwood family's reach, she'd never be able to escape their grasp no matter where she ran. But if she joined a research institute and beca top-tier scientist invaluable to the country, even the Linwood family would have to think twice before trying anything.
A cold, determined smile played at Claire's lips.
In this life, she wouldn't let anyone hurt her again.
As long as she stayed away from the Linwoods, Mandy wouldn't be warped by her presence-she could spare them both.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtClaire was resolute: she'd save herself, and she'd save Mandy, too.
With her mind made up, she attacked her studies with even greater determination.
For someone like her, a true academic prodigy, kindergarten and elementary schoolwork was child's play- literally.
By the tshe was two, she'd finished the entire elementary curriculum.
The orphanage director, caregivers, and even the teachers could only stare at her in shock, as if they'd stumbled upon a priceless treasure.
But the real surprises were yet to come.
In just one more year, Claire mastered everything taught in junior high-at only three years old.
By four, she'd devoured the entire high school syllabus, too.
And at five, she started competing in science competitions, sweeping first prize every single time.
Her talent stunned not just the orphanage, but people higher up as well.
The country desperately needed scientific minds, and Claire-who had mastered high school material at an age when most children were learning the alphabet-couldn't possibly escape notice.
These competitions were the perfect way to find exceptional talent.
Claire was always the youngest competitor, which ensured she stood out and received special attention.
In her previous life, Claire had taken her college entrance exams at eighteen and gotten into Prestige University.
This time, at just five years old, she sat for the exam again-but now she'd set her sights on National Defense Polytechnic.
While she waited for her acceptance letter, she continued living at the orphanage.
For five years straight, she hadn't allowed herself a single day of rest.
Even though she'd been a gifted student before, she'd never stopped working hard in this new life.
Now, finally, the exams were over, and she found herself with sfree tat last.
Bored, Claire strolled through the orphanage grounds.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmPerhaps it was because she'd always been so mature for her age, but the other children kept their distance. Not that Claire minded-she wasn't eager to get close to anyone.
After all, she'd been badly hurt by Vincent in her last life.
This time, she'd kept her distance from him, barely even seeing his face, rely even pouring all her energy into her studies.
Lost in thought about Vincent, she e
was jolted back to reality when basketball cnowhere landen out of m nowhere and smacked her square on the head.
The impact knocked her to the ground, her ears ringing and stars dancing before her eyes.
"Hey, you. Bring my ball back." A cocky, imperious voice called out from across the yard.
Claire winced, turning toward the voice, and spotted a handsboy, maybe eight or nine, watching her expectantly, chin held high.
The sight made Claire's eyes narrow.
Of course. Fate really did have a wicked sense of humor that boy was none other than Vincent. In her last life, they'd already known each other by this time.
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