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!"

involving borrowing a pen from Cordelia which Lucille had blown way out of proportion. Seeing others stand up for

stood. They were a tight-knit group, especially after Cordelia's help with their homework the night before. It was only right

"Then, me too!"

timidly, raised his hand and stood. With Keen by his side showing support, how could

clearly out

more students

was in a silent uproar. About a third of the class, nearly seventy out of two hundred plus students, were on their feet. How could the class go

stunned, and Waldron, the next teacher, was equally taken

of Autumn Gold Academic Bootcamp rushed in, quickly assessed the situation, and made a swift decision. "Waldron, take over the

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

seething with rage but unable to retaliate,

Lucille, called for order.

who had contemplated a dramatic

two-hour session, he announced a break

I have a word?" he asked once

Keen are our best shots at bringing home a gold medal this year tucille may have his

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

"I've said my piece. Just focus on your prep. Regardless

the office, finding the boot camp director comforting a

off to the

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