Volume 3: Eight
Examination day.
Royal Queen's Highschool.
A silver-colored Sportscar drove into the school compound smoothly and stopped at the car park where other cars are packed.
Inside the car was Ten years old Jemmy. Her father drove her,  himself to the school.
   After he stopped the car, he turned to face her, " How are you feeling, baby girl? " He inquired softly as he caressed her long ebony hair.
   Jemmy looked up and stared at him before replying calmly, " Good but a little nervous. " 
" You don't have to be, I am sure you are going to pass the exam excellently. " 
" Can't be so sure. " 
"Believe in yourself, you can do it! " He held her soft chin as he stared straight into her eyes, " You can do it! " He told her.
" I will make you proud! " She said as determination brimmed in her orbs.
" I know. I believe in you! " He cheered as he ruffled her hair.
"  I guess we arrived a little earlier, Dad. " Jemmy said as she stared outside through the window.
   " Yeah, it's better this way. At least you'll have time to prepare yourself well and gain confidence. " He replied.
" Um, While the exam is ongoing where will you stay, Dad? " 
" In the car of course. Where do you think I'll be? " 
" Oh really? So you are going to wait for me to finish? "  
" Of course. " He replied dotingly.
" Thanks, Dad. " She grinned.
" Um,... " He stared at his custom-made wristwatch, " Since it's still 7:30 am, there are still about Two hours thirty minutes before the exam commences so you can do some quick revisions while eating the snacks your mom made earlier. " 
" Okay, Dad. " She replied enthusiastically and immediately opened her school bag and brought out her past questions and snacks and soon began revising.
While she was revising, Adam busied himself with Reading some company's documents on his laptop, despite him having lots of work to do at the company he still chose to accompany her to the entrance examination as he promised himself that, no matter how busy he was he made sure to make time for his family.
    After all, family comes first, or so he believed.
Two hours later.
" It's time for you to head to the exam Hall, Jemmy! " He announced as soon as the clock stroke 9:30, though the exam was starting at 10:00 am, the students had to enter the hall before the commencement of the exam so they would settle down in their respective seats.
" Okay, Dad. " She replied as she packed her books and placed them in her school bag.
  She brought out her mathematical set which contained all the stationeries she needed for the examination.
    She held the handle of the door and was about to open it when her dad's voice Interrupted her, " Don't, I'll do it. " He said as he opened the door on his side and came out before walking over to where Jemmy was and unlocking the door for her.
As he wanted to be a normal Daddy today he was putting on Simple Jeans Trousers and Blue T-shirt.
  While Jemmy the examination candidate was putting on a Pink and Purple Uniform gown which was to be worn by all the exam candidates for easy identification.
She wore her Identity card on her neck with the rope attached to it, she was also wearing Pure white long socks and brown sandals.
Her long ebony hair was well combed to her back, though part of the requirements was for the female students to pack their hairs up in a ponytail she was just too stubborn to follow the rules.
She loved her being free and no one could tell her otherwise.
She came out of the car and hugged her Dad, the latter embraced her tightly before releasing her from his embrace.
" Don't be nervous. Just be yourself. " He told her as he placed a small kiss on her forehead.
   " Um, I'll, Dad. " She assured.
" I know you will. " He smiled.
" I'll get going now. " She told him.
" Alright. " He said and soon released her, she waved at him before walking towards the school building which wasn't that far from where they were.
The school has three separate buildings in the school compound.
While one of the buildings was for the Senior Students, the other was for the junior students.
The last Building was the Administrative block and it was also the building where most of the laboratories are located.
The school was founded by the missionaries in the late 18's and has since been one of the best schools in the city.
Since it was built by the missionaries, it is very strict about its rules and regulations, it also has some set rules and regulations which had severe penalties if broken, some of them were, Students had to arrive at school very early in the morning before the morning assembly commences at 7:30. Failure to abide by this rule will yield to a day of suspension.
   Students also had to dress neatly and completely or will be sent back home. 
   Also, the fees had to be paid before school resumption of the students won't be permitted into the school compound.
   
    The students also had to have a good knowledge of the word of God and must be a good Christain.
Due to all of these criteria's most parents despite wanting their children to attend the prestigious school just had to let go of the opportunity as not all of them could go past all of this.
   One of the reasons why Adam chose this school for Jemmy was because of how strict and disciplined the school was, and how much they made sure their students Excell in their academics.
   They also had counseling sessions for the students. 
The students are also placed in classes according to their grades, The A+ students are all placed in A class which was also known as A diamond while the B+ students are all placed in B class also Known as B Gold.
C+ students are placed in C class which was also known as C silver.
    D+ students are placed in D class which was also known as D Ruby.
One thing Amazing about the school was that all students have been treated equally no matter their age, family background, or IQ so this helps student build their self-confidence.
   Evaluations are done every month and students who do well are being promoted to the higher class. 
Prize giving days are also done every year to award students with good grades wonderful presents to motivate them to do better and also to encourage others to strive harder.
  OOftentimesrizes, while some students win scholarships some win holiday trips and other Educational items which are expensive.
The main aim of the school is to raise God-fearing leaders and Professionals who will be diligent and responsible in their duties.
All of this made Adam convinced that Royal Queens will be the perfect school for Jemmy. 
   While the school was Named Royal Queen's, it wasn't a girl's only school but a mixed girl's and boys. 
They believe that since Women are mother nature, it's quite okay for the school to be named Royal Queen's despite it not being a girl's only school.
   
Adam watched his little girl enter the school building before entering back into his car to continue the work he was doing.
While he was on it, his cellphone rang, and glancing at the Caller's ID he smiled, My Lovely Wife.
 " Hey, Love. " 
" Hi, Hon, Has Jemmy's exam started? " She asked.
" Yes, it began about an hour ago," he replied Checking his watch to confirm.
" Oh, I see. So what are you up to Currently? " 
" Um.. nothing much, just reading through some company's documents. " 
" Okay, I packed some snacks in the lunch box which is at the backseat of your car in case you are hungry. " 
" Oh really? Why didn't Jemmy tell me about it? " 
" She might have forgotten, we can't blame her as she has been thinking a lot about her exams. " 
" Um, thanks for the snack. " 
" It's my pleasure. " 
" How about you? What are you doing currently? " 
" I am actually at Rose's company we are currently checking out some latest designs. " 
" Oh, take care. " 
" Yeah, same.." 
" Um... " He said as the call hung up. 
He was about to continue With His work when a knock on the window on his side interrupted him.
He brought down the window to look at the intruder and as expected, it was a woman.
She looked like a woman in her early thirties, her face was painted with heavy makeup and her perfume scent was very strong making him feel uncomfortable.
" Hey. " She greeted shyly.
" What do you want? " He asked straightforwardly. 
" Um... Can.. " 
" Not interested. " He cut her off.
The woman's face changed immediately as it morphed into a frown, " Why? " She asked.
" Am I obliged to answer you? " He asked coldly. One thing he hated most is women who throw themselves at men.
' Don't they have a sense of dignity even in the slightest? ' he always thought.
" You...! " 
He just ignored her and continued looking through the documents.
" I am the only  Heir to the Redwood's corps. " She spoke arrogantly.
" So? " He said without looking at her.
" You can't dare mess with me. " She said smugly.
" Oh? " He stared at her.
" Of course. " 
" Aren't you Leah Redwood the illegitimate daughter of the family who got pregnant out of wedlock? " He said and immediately Leah's face went pale.
She never expected this man to know who she was.
" You...! " 
" Why then do you claim to be the only Heir when you are just an illegitimate daughter? Or are you planning to murder your other siblings? " He queried while staring straight at her.
" I am not a murder! " She Exclaimed.
" I never said you were. " He replied Indifferently.
" You..! " 
" If you'll please, Excuse me, I have got work to do. " He said, " if you don't have anything to do, Stay in your car and pray for your son to pass the examination as I heard that passing the examination is the only key for you to gain a stand In the family, isn't that right miss Redwood? " He added with a smirk.
" How... ! " 
He didn't even look at her as he scrolled up his car windows and continued his work.
Leah who was shut out was busy still fuming, she was determined to take revenge for this. 
But before she could, she heard some whispers from the men in the park,  " Why are the Moon's Corp bodyguards here? " They said referring to the black sedan which had the name Moon Corps on it.
" I heard that it always stays Behind the president's car. " 
" So does this mean that the President, Adam Standford is here? " 
" Probably. " 
Hearing this discussion around her, Leah began to have a bad Premonition.
She immediately brought out her phone and searched for Adam's Standford's picture online and got a shocker.
He was no other than the man she was talking rudely with the other time.
Realizing this, She felt like hitting her head on a brick.
How did she dare do something like this?
What was she thinking? 
She was aware of how pissed her dad will be if he finds out.
She just hoped he doesn't.
But that's if President Adam doesn't take action against her family.
But he won't be so lowly, right? Or so she thought.
[ A/N: A slightly longer chapter. I hoped you enjoyed it. Thanks for reading. ] ...