Julie had no idea that, far away in Hell, a few big shots had decided her fate with just a few words.
After finishing a day's work in the Laboratory, Julie checked the computers as usual, then carefully cleaned Professor Hall's office before leaving.
She was heading back to Hell's Kitchen today. Zack, that big dummy, had invited her to Aunt May's birthday party. He really did treat Old Parker's family as his own.
As she walked along the paths at Harvard University, Julie noticed that people around her seemed to be pointing at her. She found it a little strange.
The last time this had happened, someone had spread rumors around campus, trying to get Julie expelled.
But ever since Principal Alvin had made all of Harvard pay the price, the media had repeatedly covered her story. Now, all the students here felt was curiosity and admiration for Julie.
A girl born at the very bottom of Hell's Kitchen had transformed her life through hard work. It was the kind of story you only heard in the American Dream!
Julie had no idea why everyone she knew who passed by was pointing at her and staring. She curiously tugged at the sleeve of a girl she knew and asked, "What's going on? Why is everyone looking at me like that?"
The girl she'd stopped covered her mouth, giggled, and pulled free of Julie's hand. "Just keep walking. When you get to the school gates, you'll see what's going on."
The girl gave Julie an envious look. "You're the envy of every girl at Harvard now..."
Julie watched the girl turn and run off, then shook her head in confusion and headed for the school gates. She wanted to know what was going on.
Being the center of everyone's attention