Chapter 453: Everyone Here Is Ranked Above You

Hayley’s POV:

I replied calmly, “Sorry, but plays aren’t really my thing. You should probably ask someone else.”

Kirsty gave me a sharp, challenging look. “As a member of the math department, you should at least contribute. Turning me down like that is a bit rude.”

I met her gaze and said, “I’m not skilled in drama, and I’ve never acted before. It would be better if you found someone else for the role.”

But Kirsty raised her voice, making sure everyone could hear. “Hayley, this is your mistake. Even though you’re just an Omega and everyone here is ranked above you, we still respect you. But now you’re disrespecting those of us who are higher-ranked and refusing to help your own department?”

Her loud words grabbed the attention of the other students nearby, and they started to gather around. Some of them even shot me disapproving looks.

Frustrated, I shot back, “I thought people were supposed to volunteer for these activities. Isn’t what you’re doing right now emotional blackmail?”

A kind student quickly stepped in to defend me. “It’s fine if Hayley doesn’t want to participate in this event. Not everyone has to be involved.”

Kirsty wasn’t giving up. “I just think this role is perfect for her, and that’s why I asked. I’m worried that others might not do it justice.”

One of the students, confused, asked, “What’s so special about this role that only Hayley can play it? Tell us more!”

Kirsty looked at me with a sneer before replying, “I want her to play the lead role. I think it suits her perfectly.”

“Wow, the lead role! Hayley, why don’t you give it a try?”

I couldn’t believe it. Was Kirsty actually offering me the lead? I was skeptical.

After a pause, I raised an eyebrow and asked, “Are you serious?”

Kirsty hesitated, biting her lip before saying, “Of course, I’m serious. I really want you to play the lead, but if you’re not interested, I’ll find someone else.”

Just then, Loretta, who had been watching from a distance, suddenly jumped in, “Hayley, go for it! Don’t turn down her offer!”

Seeing Loretta’s support, I finally gave in. “Alright, I’ll give it a shot…”

Kirsty’s POV:

This was a disaster! As soon as I heard her accept, I regretted it so much I could’ve kicked myself. The lead role was meant to be mine, but thanks to my blunder, it was now hers! But it was okay. I was the writer, and I had control over the entire production. I knew plenty of ways to make Hayley, the so-called lead, fade into the background. And I would prove that as a Beta, I was far superior to her, a lowly Omega.

Once I calmed down, I looked at her and said, “Since you agreed, make sure you join the rehearsal this afternoon. We’ll be practicing in the main conference room at 6:00 PM. Don’t be late.”

At 6:00 PM, I arrived early at the main conference room, and students slowly started to trickle in. I looked around, but I couldn’t spot Hayley anywhere. She was definitely going to be late. This was my chance.

With a satisfied grin, I asked the others, “Has anyone seen Hayley? Where is she?”