Pursuing Her (Sophie and Tristan)

Chapter 118 Only One Spot

can you explain what happened at the physics lab?” The uploaded photos had caused a stir on the school forum for the past few days. It caught the attention of many parents as a result.Essentially, they deemed school as the place for students to acquire knowledge. It was unquestionable why they would have such violent reactions after the school was involved in a matter like this.Fixing her gaze on Sophie, Whitlea realized that the former was a beauty with immensely charming and delicate facial features.Nonetheless, that was the kind of physical appearance she hated the most.Sophie whipped her head around toward the couch, where Whitlea was seated. That must be Bailey’s mother. They share an uncanny resemblance. She indifferently answered, “Mr. Langston, what else can I do in the lab other than experiments?”“My purpose of asking you over today is no other than hearing your perspective about the situation at the lab when the incident occurred. You should know that the photos on the forum have created a negative impact. Many parents and students are highly concerned about the incident. If we don’t handle things well, it’ll do no good to you and Bailey.”Andy was tactful with his words because he knew Felix was one of Tristan’s men, and no one dared to get on the nerves of anyone from the four prominent families in the entire Jipsdale.“Mm.” Sophie remained nonchalant, and her attitude gave off a vibe that she was not the least bit worried about the current situation.Right at that moment, a door knock sounded.Andy instinctively furrowed his brows. Who would it be at a time like this? I’ve got so many matters yet to handle. Who’s here to cause trouble?Still, he let the people outside in.“Mr. Langston, we’re the student representatives of the incident this time. A notorious student with bad conduct like Sophie is unworthy to be a student at our school. We’re petitioning for you to expel her.”There were several girls outside the door, holding a petition in their hands.At once, the grimace on Andy’s face became more pronounced.“You all should head back first. The school will handle this matter and give everyone a satisfactory answer in due course.”“Mr. Langston, we believe you’ll give us the answer we want. If the school continues to condone Sophie’s behaviors, the students who put in their hard work to study like us will be utterly disappointed.” Those girls glared at Sophie in disdain as they clarified their stand.After the principal’s assistant sent them out, the atmosphere in the office instantly turned heavy with tension.Derrick had been quietly standing at the side, as he did not know what to say. Deep down, he still believed Sophie.“Mr. Langston, there must be some misunderstanding. I believe in Sophie’s character. She isn’t someone who would do such a thing.”Whitlea, who had stayed silent, stood up from the couch and walked up to Sophie.Looking at the nicely dressed woman before her, Sophie remained unfazed. There was not a tinge of fear in her gaze.“What else is left to say? It’ll only cause adverse effects for the school if you continue to let her stay! Besides, this student has a bad record, right? I’d say the easiest way is to expel her, Mr. Langston. She’s nothing but a student with a bad reputation. I don’t think there’s a need to call for a director’s meeting to expel her!”“Mdm. Dixon, we haven’t gotten to the bottom of the matter. Rashly expelling a student doesn’t sound like a reasonable plan.” Andy dared not take too big of a risk to make such a decision.“What other details are there to establish? How’s Bay’s performance in school? Don’t tell me you’re still unclear, Mr. Langston. Very well, let me set things straight. I don’t care if anything has happened between them, but this matter has indeed affected Bay,” Whitlea snapped. “Her expulsion is the only way to alleviate the impacts