Sophie then started applauding mockingly. "But did you forget that I'm your advisor? If I go down, do you think you can still graduate?"She leaned forward, her voice dripping with faux sympathy. "Out of respect for our so-called mentor-student relationship, I'm giving you a chance. "Issue a public
"Goodluck, good sir." Someone posted a meme.Other heartfelt comments followed.User A: "I never liked studying, but I admired those who did. They worked so hard, traveled so far, only to arrive at the highest institution in Hebrana, where no one told them a deep abyss awaited."User B: "I'm from a
At Bedford College, in the administrative office, someone asked, "How has public opinion shifted since the statement was released two hours ago?"No answer came."Why aren't you people responding?"Another said, "Well… we've made it to the top of the trending list. Number one."The administrator nod
From Yasmine's vantage point, she could clearly see the color drain from Sophie's face. Her expression shifted rapidly from smug confidence to panic, disbelief, and confusion."This… this can't be. How could this happen in just one day?"Yasmine replied flatly, "Public opinion changes in the blink o
Bedford College's official statement made it clear that Joli wouldn't face any repercussions due to the whistleblowing incident. He would be allowed to select a new advisor aligned with his research direction, with the college facilitating the transition and communication process.The second point a
Evelyn replied, "You need to go. Don't think that just because you got into grad school, you can stop maintaining relationships. Your grades are still in their hands. Sending a little something never hurts. Look at the gourmet honey and bracelets from last time…""Gifts, gifts, gifts! All you ever t
"Alright," Joli agreed readily. After hanging up, he let out a subtle sigh of relief. Theodore scratched his head, confusion flickering in his eyes.At a coffee shop outside the campus, the flow of customers picking up their orders made the environment somewhat noisy. When Miranda and Madison arrive
"I… I'm not unhappy, just… it's so sudden. I can hardly believe it," Joli stammered, struggling to process how such good fortune could come his way.Madison leaned forward eagerly. "So you're saying yes?"Still hesitant, Joli asked again, "Are you sure this is really okay?"Miranda nodded reassuring
"Oh, you're back? What were you guys doing?" Lionel came out of the kitchen, still wearing his apron. He looked a little puzzled when he saw everyone gathered around Paul and Miranda. "Dad…" Miranda was about to go over with the shopping bags, but Paul had already taken them from her before she cou
Jenny's usage of the phrase, "real boyfriend", was quite interesting. As if Miranda even had a fake boyfriend before.Jack spoke up immediately. "Let me do the honors. This is Paul Jefferson, a professor at Bedford College's Faculty of Physics. He's the youngest leading figure in the country for the
A man stood at the entrance. He was tall and imposing, and he had a cold expression on his face. Miranda stood next to him and looked equally stoic. Jenny was taken aback. Shock flashed in her eyes as she asked, "You… Who are you?"Paul stepped forward confidently, still holding Miranda's hand. "I
Quincey couldn't take it anymore when she saw her father getting shut down. "Mom, that's enough. Don't push me too far!""Oh?" Jenny snapped. "Hear that? I'm pushing you too far? Who's the one pushing here, me or you?"Quincey let out a cold laugh. "Don't take your bad mood out on me or Dad. We're n
Harold came in behind Jenny. He was so quiet that his presence was easily overlooked. Meanwhile, Quincey barely said a word as she kept her head down, her eyes glued to the phone. "Rena, you arrived really early this time. I've never seen you and Leonard so enthusiastic before. Guess things have ch
Miranda stood in front of the mirror, tidying up her messy hair. Behind her, Paul was fully dressed. He walked over and wrapped his arms around her. "Stop it, I just fixed my hair… Look, you even smudged my lipstick," Miranda grumbled, pushing him away. "Mimi, the way you said that makes it sound
Miranda glanced at her phone. It was a call from Paul. "Hello, Paul, Merry—"Before she could finish her sentence, she heard the sound of heavy breathing on the other end. Taken aback, Miranda froze for a moment. "What's…""Come outside, Mimi.""What?""I'm out front at your entrance. Come out."As
Austin stuck out his tongue at Yale. "Uncle Yale, shame on you! How can you compare yourself to little kids?" Yale was at a loss for words. Great, he thought, even the kids were bullying him.Suddenly, Susan thought of something and asked, "By the way, where's Paul?" "Oh, he got a phone call earli
Jenny was shocked. "Are they really that powerful?""Of course!" Quincey couldn't help but sigh. "I can't help but admire Miranda sometimes. Back when she needed money, she latched onto a rich young scion. Now that she's still young but craving for status, she went straight for a prominent academic