DRAMA NOVEL ONLINE Chapter CHAPTER 370
Chapter 370
The video of Jace getting bullied had already made its rounds in the family group chat, with everyone having a good laugh at his expense. If he didn’t manage to get Flora expelled from the University of Maple Grove, how was he ever going to hold his head high in Maple Grove again?
Odelia felt her heart start to pound as she took in the crowd around her. She clenched her fingers tightly, pushing down the fear and panic bubbling inside her. “Mr. Richard, I’m here about the speech,” she said, her voice trembling but determined.
*Jillian was jealous that Flora got picked as the freshman representative. She wanted to embarrass Flora at the opening ceremony, so she had me swap the speeches.”
“What on earth are you saying!” Jillian screeched, her voice rising in disbelief. “Has this girl gone mad? Where did she find the nerve to say such things?”
“If I didn’t ask you to speak, don’t,” Mr. Richard said coldly, his gaze slicing through Jillian before settling back on Odelia. “Please, continue.”
Odelia’s voice quivered as she recounted the entire ordeal, stuttering over the details of how Jillian had coerced her into switching the speeches. She didn’t leave out a single detail.
As Odelia finished, Jillian, who had been fuming moments ago, suddenly seemed to regain her composure. So what if Odelia accused her? The speech had been found in Odelia’s dorm room. Without concrete evidence, Odelia’s words meant nothing.
Jillian began to cry, clutching her chest dramatically. “Odelia, how could you accuse me of such a thing? I saw you struggling with your family’s financial situation, with two younger brothers to care for. I felt sorry for you and helped with your living expenses so you could focus on your studies.” Her voice dripped with feigned anguish. “And this is how you repay me?”
Jillian emphasized the phrases ‘financial situation‘ and ‘two younger brothers‘, making sure Odelia understood the threat–crossing her would bring trouble to her entire family.
Odelia knew Jillian was trying to intimidate her, but she felt trapped… Jillian had planned this so meticulously, ensuring Odelia would be the one to take the fall. If she stayed silent, she’d face severe consequences, something a student from a poor family couldn’t afford.
“Miss, uh, Tuttle?” Christian’s icy gaze fixed on Odelia, his voice carrying a low, menacing rhythm as he tapped his cane on the floor. “Miss Tuttle, you shouldn’t make accusations without evidence. It could not only harm you but also bring trouble to your family.” His voice was hoarse, laden with a clear threat.
The sound of his cane tapping the ground felt like a hammer to Odelia’s heart. She felt as if her back was about to give out. Her resolve wavered.
Raul, watching the shameless display by the Grants, almost laughed at their audacity. Threatening a young college girl–how low could they go? He immediately stepped in front of Odelia, his voice gentle but firm. “Miss Tuttle, don’t be scared. Just tell us everything you know. The Irving family won’t let anyone bully you.” Henrik, too, spoke softly to Odelia, urging her not to fear the Grants. “The more you show fear, the more they’ll take advantage,” he said, his voice soothing like a warm spring breeze.
Oddly enough, Henrik’s words calmed her. She remembered Flora’s encouragement, and her confidence grew. No, she couldn’t afford to be scared. Jillian was venomous, and there was no backing down now.
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