Taking out her phone, Aspen immediately dialed Donald's number. "Donald, come to Madblade Martial Academy quickly. I'm in trouble."

She pleaded, "If you help me just this once, I promise I'll treat you to dinner tonight."

Donald's voice came through, dripping with impatience. "What the hell are you calling me for again, Aspen? Didn't I suffer enough because of you last time?"

"Are you deaf? I told you I'm in trouble, so get over here now!" Aspen shouted angrily.

Donald let out a cold laugh. "If you're in trouble, go cry to your parents. Why come to me? I'm not your father."

He continued with a sneer, "Besides, sorry to say, but Mr. Lloyd made it clear he wants to make your life hell in Jayrodale, so there's nothing I can do. Bye!"

The line went dead as Donald hung up. Aspen stood there in disbelief, wondering how she, the precious daughter of Bridgefields' Stevens family, had reached such a low point where even her cry for help went unanswered.

Then, it hit her—Donald sa