Her Rebirth of Retribution

Chapter 158 The Dean Approaches

"Here comes Mr. Gosling!" someone shouted, and the crowd parted to make way. The portly dean hurried over, first sweeping his gaze over everyone before finally landing on Calista. He forced a smile and said, "Calista, I heard you want to report Quincy because she stole something from you?" The school's higher-ups were aware that Calista was the adopted daughter of the Fairchilds. After her arrival, they treated her with great respect. This was the advantage of having powerful backing.

Calista evidently anticipated this and nodded. "Yes, the research assignment that Quincy submitted was actually the work I prepared for the combined master's and doctoral program." Quincy's face turned deathly pale.

Seeing that Benedict could not interject, Quincy was worried that Calista would expose her today. However, that couldn't happen! Regardless of the evidence Calista could produce, she would be able to refute it. If it really came to a showdown, it was still unclear who would have the upper hand.

However, Yelena wasn't so forgiving. She stared at Calista nervously, her words laced with an implicit threat.

"Calista, are you really going to let a misunderstanding cause such a rift with your family? Yes, you're successful now, but blood is thicker than water. If anything were to happen, it's your real kin who would help you! Your recklessness is tarnishing our family's reputation! Aren't you afraid your father might forbid you from coming home in the future?"

Upon hearing this, Calista gave Benedict, whose face was ashen, a half-smile.

She spoke slowly, "Quincy's grades are poor, and she has absolutely no talent for medical research. If she gets away with this once and tastes success, she will only become more audacious in the future, relying on usurping others' achievements to satisfy her own vanity. Even if I were to cover for her, it would be of no use."

Upon seeing that Calista's demeanor had softened and her words held merit, Benedict's expression finally eased a bit. Indeed, helping Quincy once could actually harm her! However, given the circumstances, Callie will have to bear the brunt of this. He was resolved to sternly reprimand Quincy, ensuring she recognized her mistake and would never repeat it in the future.

But before he could even respond, Calista spoke again. "However, I have no intention of covering for her, as she's nothing but useless! Anyone with a brain could see who holds more value. Sacrificing me for her sake would be the most foolish decision!"

sharp. The people around her inexplicably felt a heavy pressure, as if the

entirely her own doing. If you are considering jeopardizing my exams to accommodate her, I'm afraid I must apologize. Whether it's talent, potential, or

and everything she

a murmur of awe. This was the first time witnessing someone speak so

hand, Benedict's face had turned pale. He pointed at Calista, but couldn't utter a single word. As for what he

choice but to resort to desperate

of stealing your work, then let's settle this once and for all! Whether it's the idea or the actual content, only a confrontation will reveal who the true author is!" Barry felt a jolt in

her teeth and chimed in. "Exactly, let's put the matter to

Do you think I have nothing better

her own work. She didn't want to make a big fuss or to publicize the contents of the assignment.

the guts! You just want to hand in my work so you can pass the

truth and who was lying. Why

Calista turned to Professor

said, "Professor,

just a prototype.

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