Chapter 208

Cordelia was usually the epitome of calm and indifference, rarely engaging in conflict. But when her comfort was at stake, she wouldn't hesitate to stand her ground. With a measured tone, she remarked, "Lucille, if Queenie can speak out in class without consequences, shouldn't she be sent to stand as well?"

Queenie immediately snapped back, "I wasn't just talking; I was reporting something important!"

Cordelia, maintaining her calm demeanor, continued slowly, "Oh, but back in grade school, we were taught to raise our hands if we wanted to speak during class."

Both Queenie and Lucille were taken aback.

Cordelia then turned to Lucille, "You wouldn't play favorites, would you?"

After making her point, she gathered her papers and pen and walked to the back row, standing next to Daisy. With her back to the teacher, Daisy stuck out her tongue at Cordelia and gave her a thumbs up.

Cordelia, with her head now bowed, began to work on her exam, seemingly oblivious to the fact that her words had put Lucille and Queenie in a difficult position.

Lucille's policy was clear: talking during class, regardless of the reason, was not tolerated.

And now, with Queenie having spoken out, fairness dictated she join the others in punishment.

With Cordelia and Daisy already standing in the back, Lucille couldn't very well retract his order. He stood at the podium, his face shifting between shades of frustration.

In front of hundreds of students, he dared not show favoritism. Reluctantly, he instructed, "You, too, go stand."

Queenie was speechless.

Seeing her uncle's stern expression, she closed her mouth and, with a mix of resignation and defiance, took her exam to the back row.

Lucille announced, "This exam counts towards your final grade. Make the most of this opportunity."

The Autumn Gold Academic Bootcamp, a joint venture between Superiority College and Top Crest Academy, was no ordinary program. Performance here could lead to preferential admission policies, making every exam crucial.

was the source of tension for Daisy and her friends since

would surely impact

Queenie, who was physically fit. But Cordelia, looking

find sitting too comfortable. I'd

Lucille was taken aback.

He was a key focus for the camp, with hopes pinned on

request, Lucille could only agree,

moved to stand near Cordelia, placing

glanced at him. Recognizing the familiar face, she remembered him as the one who had waited for her during a

really that tiring?

another voice, "Sir, I'd like to stand for the exam

saw Hanley Foster

forgot Hanley, a top scholar from Greenmeadow, was also in the bootcamp. But why would

demanded, "Why? They're standing as a penalty. Sit down and focus on your exam. If you don't want to sit, you don't

it."

Hanley fell silent.

at Cordelia, blaming her for this disruption. If not for her, why would Keen choose

fell into a focused silence, filled

maintain her stance, her concentration waning as

Lucille approached

I think Queenie and Daisy are having a hard time Perhaps, let them return to

a result of her own actions. With so much at stake,

along, which was a clear sign she was bending a bit. With a sigh, she said,

was at her limit, dragging her worn-out

to Keen, "You should head back

not let Cordelia

think this is, a flea market? You can't haggle here!

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