Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 806

The university issued a clear statement: Carlson's academic standing would remain unaffected by the whistleblowing incident.

He was free to choose a new advisor in line with his research interests, and the administration promised to actively mediate, offering both parties opportunities to communicate and coordinate.

The second point addressed the incident where a graduate student, with ties to Edna, had swapped another group's project report during a competition. After a thorough investigation, the allegations were confirmed.

The individuals involved were removed from their posts, and the graduate student, Miss Moore, was expelled immediately.

Thirdly, during the course of the investigation, the university uncovered evidence that Edna had accepted bribes during admissions. The student implicated in this matter, Hertha Sherwood, was also expelled.

Finally, the administration expressed deep regret and sincere apologies for Edna Moore's gross academic misconduct and the resulting negative impact on the university's reputation.

They solemnly pledged to learn from this incident, conduct a comprehensive review, close any loopholes, and improve their processes, reaffirming their commitment to upholding a healthy academic environment and a culture of integrity.

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"Who... who are you people?" Slater stood frozen in his office as a group of strangers barged in, swiftly packing up computers and files.

Hertha Sherwood rushed forward, blocking their path. "Do you even know where you are? How dare you just barge in here?!"

"This is Edna's office, isn't it?"

"At least you know that much!"

"Keep moving!" the lead investigator barked.

do you think you're doing?! Who gave you permission to touch this? Only our research team has access-these are

grab a box, but one of the investigators

right? We're the university's investigation committee. We're here to collect

"Investigation committee?" Hertha faltered.

then, Slater, glued to his phone, let out an alarmed shout. "Come look at this! How could this happen? This can't

screen was the university's second official announcement, posted just half an

expelled?"

from top to bottom, finally confirming his own name

out a long, relieved sigh-he'd made

it... On what grounds can they expel me? The things Edna did have nothing to do with me!

in detail, right down to the gifts she'd

with you?" one of the committee members shot back, frowning. "Think carefully about how you got your place in this program before

earned their spots

merit. What about you? You know the answer. All of Edna's research projects are suspended, and every faculty member and

is under thorough

the innocent, but we won't let a single wrongdoer

that, the group left, carrying boxes of

and collapsed

panicking, too, but seeing Hertha fall apart made him feel strangely

worse off than him, he wasn't the unluckiest in

"Uh... I

slipped