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?

grave. “Callie!” he rebuked.

having some disagreements recently, but this matter concerns Quincy’s entire life! How could you speak so

gradually

spouting nonsense,

glint of resentment flashed in Calista’s

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

Benedict would suggest sacrificing her for the sake of Quincy! After all, skipping grades to join the

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try again next year! You’re smart, so why are you causing 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

assignment took me several years to complete. You know I’m not the smartest, and it was a rare stroke of inspiration that got

peal of laughter. “What a joke!

she had no choice but to back down. If things got out

to back down was one thing, but she had even dared to summon Yelena. To top it

home, please?” blurted Benedict. Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ Find ɴøᴠel.nᴇt

instantly realized something was amiss.

reveals that Quincy stole from her, what a

and respect for Benedict. It was

this.

Are you trying to make me concede? Dad, you’d better understand that from earlier on, I’ve given Quincy countless opportunities to confess.

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

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