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"Ariana has been on a break for months. And how is she gonna take the exam with an injured hand? Let's get her to drop out of college for the sake of our graduate rate."Christopher gave out orders and hung up, not allowing Derek to put in a word.Derek stared at the phone and grumbled glumly, "Why did you send me to do the dirty job? How about you do it yourself?"Despite the complaints, Derek did not waste a minute carrying out the task. He decided to plan out a speech and deliver the news to Ariana tomorrow.At the same time, Christopher dialed Evelyn's number and spoke to her warmly, "Evelyn—our dear president of the student council—I've made the library look into the security footage regarding the trouble Ariana started today, and we confirmed that she had struck first."I've ordered Mr. Stewart to get Ariana to drop out of school. You have nothing to worry about now."Meanwhile, Evelyn seemed to have predicted Christopher switching sides. She didn't seem surprised at all. A

But since Evelyn and her gang wanted to turn it into a spectacle, Ariana would play their game.After Selena left, Ariana tidied up her place and made her way to the Warto Group.Those working in the company were the cream of the crop from Kingsman Co. Ariana paid them double their previous salary, and they worked harder as a result.Ariana came into the office wearing a black business suit with a skirt—it didn't make her look out of place at all.More importantly, she had deliberately dressed up for the occasion.Miranda politely addressed her, "Ms. Smith, this is the current progress of the South Gleaston development…""You can place it on my desk." Ariana walked into her office. Miranda was a secretary who previously worked for Torrey Co. and one of the very few privy to Ariana's real identity.When the door shut behind them, Miranda began, "Ms. Torrey…""Didn't I tell you to always address me as 'Ms. Smith' at Warto Group?""Yes, Ms. Smith." Miranda reported, "The projec

Derek was taken aback by Christopher's decision to expel all the students involved in spreading the rumors."But those girls are from the student union…""I don't care where they are from. This is the price they'll pay for messing with the wrong people!" Christopher was in a hurry to assign the blame to someone else, and he couldn't care less about whether or not they were from the student union.If he couldn't answer Brian, he might be fired next.Derek replied with a troubled look, "But Mr. Gail, news has already gotten out. We can't cover it up.""If you can't take down all the posts and comments, you'll be fired! Do it right now!" Christopher brandished his hand, gesturing at Derek to deal with Ariana's matter.Derek felt troubled but listened to Christopher anyway. He walked out of the dean's office, wondering how he could possibly contain the news after it had blown up on campus.Did Christopher really think that highly of the head of the faculty?When Derek was about to

Yet, Julia didn't stop kicking up a fuss. Seeing that, Tim slapped his daughter to silence her.How could she throw a tantrum during this important occasion?Tim himself was just an insignificant board member at Glea College, who had to walk on eggshells around the other board members. One could say that Julia had gained admission solely because Tim paid her way in.How could he face the other board members after they heard the outrageous claims and threats made by Julia?"Dad!""Get lost! Right now!" Tim raged. "Scoot back home if you don't want to study! You can't abuse your power in school! Have you forgotten how I raised you?"At the same time, Tim kept hinting at Julia to stop making a scene, but Julia was too furious to think straight. She believed it was Ariana who had set up a trap for her."Dad, it's all Ariana's fault! She set me up!" Julia rambled on, but none of the men present believed in her accusations.Tim was choking on his anger. "Ariana is giving us a tour

Brian felt irritated at Emily's question."If the problem has gone away, what's the point of clearing her name?"Brian carelessly tossed the document on the table. At the same time, Evelyn entered his office.She put on a faint smile when she noticed his foul mood. She began, "Are you not satisfied with Emily's work again? What's bothering you?"She had hurried over to his office from campus after she got the word that he wished to meet.Yet, she felt uneasy when she saw he was in a bad mood.Soon, he went straight to the point. "What's going on with all the rumors about Ariana on campus? Were you behind it?"He sounded accusatory. In the past, he had never spoken to her in that tone."Brian, are you confronting me over Ariana?" Sounding disappointed, she added, "You've never talked to me in this way."A frown crept onto his forehead. She continued, "We grew up together. Do you not trust me? I'm not the type to pull such an underhanded tactic. Even Brennan trusts me, so wh