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!"

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

two roommates stood. They were a tight-knit group, especially after Cordelia's help with their homework the night

"Then, me too!"

timidly, raised his hand and stood. With Keen by

clearly out of

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

stunned, and Waldron, the next

the head of Autumn Gold Academic Bootcamp rushed in, quickly assessed the situation, and made a swift decision. "Waldron, take over the class. Lucille, we'll

National Math Olympiad, not to play heroes. This

seething with rage but unable to retaliate,

replacing Lucille, called for order. "Cordelia, please, take your

contemplated a dramatic exit, was

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

can I have a word?" he

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

"I'll apologize, but only if he first apologizes to... to the student he

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

to class, Waldron headed to the office, finding the boot

stood off to

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