When fate plays its hand

Chapter 0565

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Miranda said, “Fighting and causing trouble are two different things. Yes, we fought, but let’s not forget who started it. The administration might back Sophie, but the college might have a different view.

“According to the usual investigation process, they have to understand the cause before the consequence. If you tell the dean’s office you got beaten up, they’re going to ask why. So, what’s your answer going to be?

“Will you say it was because you didn’t follow the rules bullied others, and insulted them, so you got hit?

“Or will you say it’s because you took advantage of someone’s struggle just to watch them fall? Your wanted to see the drama, and since you were so nasty you ended up getting what you deserved. Either way, those reasons are enough to label you as troublemakers.

She concluded with a smile. “If they plan to expel us, let’s all go down together. We can all pack up at once and walk out. Sounds like a win–win to me.

The others were speechless. Could it really be that simple? What surprised them more was that she looked genuinely pleased.

Madison nodded. “Sounds great! If I get expelled, I can go home and help my dad with the family business. After all, someone has to collect those rents.”

Sebastian added, “And if I’m expelled, I can focus on taking the civil servants exam.”

Though it sounded strange, they seemed entirely on board with the idea of being expelled.

Hank and Yasmine were stunned, while Tina was speechless.

Theodore scratched his head and instinctively looked at Joli, who was grinning. Blinking to check if he was imagining it, Theodore looked again, and Joli was indeed smiling from ear to ear.

Miranda continued, “Aren’t we heading to the dean’s office? Let’s go together and save them the trouble of calling us one by one later.”

As she headed down the stairs, Madison and Sebastian quickly followed her.

“Hey, why aren’t you coming? Hurry up, or they’ll be on their lunch break soon,” Miranda called out.

Hank and Tina, who had been slapped earlier, exchanged uneasy glances.

Meanwhile, Yasmine was utterly confused.

Weren’t Madison and the others the ones who slapped them first? But why did they seem more confident than the ones who had been hit? This had to be some kind of trap.

Hank trembled and said, “What gives you the right to say we started this? Do you have proof? I could say you threw the first punch.”

Miranda seemed to anticipate his response. She smiled and pointed at the ceiling. “There’s surveillance cameras here

He was speechless as he wondered when they installed the cameras inside the lab.

Madison added, “We installed them just to keep an eye on people like you.”

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Hank had no response.

Miranda continued, “Once they review the footage, everything will be clear without us saying a word. Isn’t that convenient?”

Hank gulped nervously. “Well, um… I just remembered have something else to do. I’ll let you off this time. But next time, stay out of my way.”

With that, he took off faster than a rabbit.

Miranda turned to Tina. “What about you? Are you coming with us?”

“I have things to do! Tina quickly walked away.

Yasmine shouted, “Hey! Why is everyone leaving? You cowards!” After venting her frustration, she also left.

Once Miranda, Madison, and Sebastian packed their things, the trio took one last look at the lab. They felt reluctant, but the situation left them no choice.

“Miranda, which supervisor did you give the keys to?” Madison asked.

“I didn’t give them to anyone. They’re still with me.

Madison’s eyes widened in surprise. “What if they ask about it?”

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Miranda replied, “I’ll just say I gave them to Dr. Jefferson.”

She knew Paul would cover for her. Her tone carried a trust and reliance she hadn’t even noticed herself.