George shivered. He wanted to grasp this thing he thought was a lifeline. "I just wanted the school to be better…"My voice turned colder, and it pierced his weak argument like an icicle. "But your worst mistake was underestimating my value and the price you had to pay for your insistence."You think being fair is to force everyone into the same mold. You took my phone, my books, and forced me into a pointless pep talk and called it help, but really, you were just trying to satiate your need for control and rigid educational ideology."Your insistence on your brand of fairness pushed away a student who could've brought millions and untold glory for your school. Your insistence ruined its reputation and left Mr. Lawson overwhelmed. You disappointed the students and parents who had faith in you. "That's the price you must pay, and can you afford that, Mr. West?"George went pale as a ghost. All the color was gone from his face. He tried to say something, but nothing came out. All
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