Chapter 156 Dealing With Snakes

That’s why it was crucial to prevent Calista from causing any havoc.

She fixed her gaze on Calista, her voice laced with a veiled threat. “Callic, how about we head back first? You haven’t been home in a while, don’t you miss it?”

Benedict let out a sigh. Despite his disdain for his younger daughter’s actions, he understood that the family’s reputation was paramount while they were in public.

“Could you please go back, Callie? Consider it as a favor to your father, wiil you?” said Benedict.

Emmett looked confused, while Quincy was secretly thrilled in her heart.

Calista shook her head and smiled bitterly. Oh, these people! If I hadn’t been reborn, I’d have definitely taken the blame for the sake of my family’s reputation. But if I do it once, there will be more. Quincy never knows when to stop. But now…

“I’m not leaving.” Calista stated, her tone firm.

Benedict was taken aback, while Yelena and Quincy felt a sense of unease and confusion stirring within them.

Calista then addressed Emmett openly.

“Professor Lockwood, I’ll just lay it out there. I suspect that Quincy has stolen my work. That’s why I insisted on sitting in, to see if I was wrong, or if a certain someone could really be that shameless!”

“I didn’t!” yelled Quincy.

Her heart fluttered in panic. How can Calista just blurt this out in front of my mentor? Doesn’t she understand not to air one’s dirty laundry in public?

“Callie!” he rebuked. “What nonsense are

“I know you and Quincy have been having some disagreements recently, but this matter

had gradually

nonsense, eh?”

glint of resentment flashed in

Dad, what Quincy stole was my practical assignment for this exam. Tomorrow is the deadline, and without it, I won’t be able

Quincy! After all, skipping grades to join the combined master’s and doctoral program was akin to advancing by several levels at once. It was far more challenging than

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trouble for Quincy? Or is it that you can’t produce good work yourself, and so you want to take credit for Quincy’s hard work? How could

complete. You know I’m not the smartest, and it

angry that she let out a harsh peal of laughter. “What a joke! If I don’t pass this

and didn’t want to escalate the situation. This assignment held additional significance for her. She hoped to push Quincy into a corner until she had no choice but to back down. If things got out of hand, it could potentially harm her interests. Naturally,

it all off, she dared to use

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sneering, Benedict instantly realized something

reveals that Quincy stole from her, what a disgrace it would be for the family!

and scoffed quietly. She had already shown a great deal of patience and respect for Benedict. It was Quincy who didn’t

this.

understand that from earlier on, I’ve given Quincy

The family’s reputation is at stake! Is she dead set on exposing me? No, it can’t be. Dad wouldn’t allow her to do such a thing. Besides, I’ve had someone thoroughly research that assignment and thus I’m familiar with its contents. Even if Calista wants to prove something, she has

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