Hayson's voice turned icy as he said, "You either stick around Ventropolis or forget about going to school more. What's the point of college anyway? Sooner or later, you'll just end up getting married. We have a banquet in a few days, and I want you to come with us. Some of my friends are eager to meet you."

Madelyn kinda saw that coming. Back when she was around before, Hayson never really respected women. He thought they were just for making babies, and once they were married, they were only good for staying home and looking after their husbands and kids.

"Father, things are different now," she told him. "I've got some friends, and they all are going overseas for school. You know Serena Smith?"

Hayson raised an eyebrow. "Chadwick Smith's daughter?"

"Yes, Serena mentioned that she's preparing for a foreign language test. She wants to study abroad and settle there permanently, even change her nationality," Madelyn continued. "But Father... compared to that, I just want to go to Lo