Defy The Alpha(s)

Chapter 436

Chapter 436: Stolen Throne

Lunaris Academy’s ballroom — the same place where the scandal happened — had now been transformed into a makeshift press conference room. A row of reporters lined the front, their camera lights blinking and ready for action.

The official seal of Lunaris Academy was emblazoned on the wall behind the podium, and was flanked by the flags of the four major packs, with the emblem of United Dorminia at the center.

The room was occupied by heads of departments, academy board members, Betas from each pack, and even a representative from the President himself. Notably, the seats reserved for the Cardinal Alphas, and unsurprisingly, Violet Purple, remained empty. Their absence was louder than words.

"Thank you all for honoring my invitation today," Principal Jameson began, her voice formal and even. "Lunaris Academy does not take recent events lightly. What occurred during the Parents’ Day Gala was deeply inappropriate and has cast a shadow on the integrity we strive to uphold."

She paused, letting the gravity of her words settle.

"That is why we are here today to allow Miss Elsie Lancaster the opportunity to address the public directly. She has requested to speak, and this academy believes in due process, even in the most difficult of times."

She stepped aside with a measured gesture.

"Miss Lancaster, the floor is yours."

The air was heavy with whispers and judgment as Elsie Lancaster appeared at once, heading towards the mic while camera flashes went off relentlessly, capturing every inch of her drastic transformation.

Elsie wore a modest white dress that was no doubt the result of aggressive PR damage control. It was too simple, and totally unlike her. Her silver curls were tied into a plain ponytail, and her makeup was so minimal it was nearly nonexistent.

Gone was her radiant poise and the signature icy confidence. Elsie now stood stripped bare by the court of public opinion looking remorseful, or at least pretending to.

remained behind her with an passive

microphone, her

I represent, and to the public watching

hall. Not out of shock since everyone knew what had happened, but at hearing it acknowledged out loud. The recording after

Alphas, I was chosen to embody honor, purity, and grace... " her voice faltered briefly on "grace", prompting a few snickers from the press, "and

Elsie at all knew she wasn’t sorry for what she did.

and embarrassment this has caused. I am cooperating fully with

said the safest line of all, one that showed

and was perfectly composed. This wasn’t the first time she

can earn back the respect of my peers and the

turned from the podium, ignoring

Is it true you seduced

"Was the video consensual?"

your standing with the Cardinal Alphas now

"Have they abandoned you?"

the cardinal

offstage. The commotion continued until Principal Jameson

said crisply, "the Lunaris Academy Disciplinary Board has reached a decision regarding Miss Elsie

fell on the

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