Chapter 217

Cordelia paused for a second before turning to see Everard casually standing up. "I'm done with this class too," he declared, making his way towards the exit.

Cordelia was baffled.

Why stick around if the very reason for her staying, the kids, were being sent away? There was an odd appeal, though, in the thought of joining them in their stand, almost like a quirky adventure.

Everard had his punishment for Lucille all mapped out in his head, but he didn't want to make a scene. Hence, his silence.

Well, Lucille can consider himself jobless come tomorrow.

With that thought, Everard strolled leisurely to Cordelia, ready to make a grand exit alongside the kids when another voice rang out-

"I'm done too."

Keen stood up and followed suit.

Everard was puzzled.

"I don't deserve to be here for Lucille's class either."

Hanley rose, not heading out, but clearly making a statement.

"Me too!"

suddenly stood, guilt-ridden from a morning incident involving borrowing a pen from Cordelia which Lucille had blown way out of proportion. Seeing others stand up for what's right, she couldn't lag

group, especially after

"Then, me too!"

stood. With Keen by his side showing support, how

clearly out of

and more students stood

the class, nearly seventy out of two hundred plus students, were

stunned, and Waldron, the next teacher, was

assessed the situation, and made

your seats. Remember, you're here for the National Math Olympiad, not to play heroes. This isn't some old western showdown, and your teachers aren't

but unable

order. "Cordelia, please,

contemplated a

resumed under Waldron's more amicable guidance. After a heavy two-hour session, he announced a break

word?" he asked

clout in the Math circle. It might be best to apologize to keep the peace After all, both you and Keen are our best shots at bringing home a gold medal this year tucille may have his grievances, but I'll ensure he doesn't cross the line. However, openly disrespecting a teacher was out of

resolve was firm. "I'll apologize, but only if

said my piece. Just focus on your prep. Regardless of what happens at boot camp,

headed to the office, finding the boot

stood off

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