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!"

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

group, especially after Cordelia's help with their homework

"Then, me too!"

raised his hand and stood. With

clearly

more students

seventy out of two hundred plus

the next teacher, was equally

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

back to your seats. Remember, you're here for the National Math Olympiad, not to

seething with rage but unable to retaliate,

order. "Cordelia,

a dramatic exit, was now

two-hour session, he announced a break from lectures to allow for problem-

have a word?" he asked once class was

peace After all, both you and Keen are our best shots at bringing home a gold medal this year tucille

firm. "I'll apologize, but only if

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

returned to class, Waldron headed to the office, finding the boot camp director

off to

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