Rewriting My Heart's Fate

Chapter 120

Peter choked for a moment and started looking toward Ethan. I glanced over,

but Ethan remained silent, his expression unreadable.

It was clear that Peter was genuinely afraid of offending the Grayson family, as he discreetly wiped away nonexistent sweat from his forehead, trying to mask his uncertainty.

Leah tugged at Ethan's sleeve with a pitiful expression. "Ethan, I didn't mean to cause any trouble. Grandpa asked you to help me resolve this issue, and now that Mr. Ward is involved, why does Evelyn still have to force me?"

Her tone was sincere and innocent, but the underlying message pointed straight at me, subtly implying that I was disrespecting Peter, the university president.

If she had this much sense yesterday, she wouldn't have made such a foolish mistake. Now, she was attempting to play word games.

Feeling the pressure, Peter started speaking with a bit more confidence. "Evelyn, this is a prestigious university. This situation getting out will definitely affect the university's reputation." [1]

him with interest, realizing it was my turn

that from the professor

never treat you unfairly. After a decision by the board of directors, we can offer you a waiver

maintaining my

firm attitude, Peter reluctantly added, "Of course, if you're not satisfied, we can discuss

was the only

full year's waiver?

But Ethan remained as stable as a mountain, seemingly wanting to appear helpful to Leah while avoiding getting involved in the

guaranteed placement in

found it increasingly amusing. To curry favor with the

Grayson family backing Leah, the university would surely go

that." I clenched my hands at my

not, I couldn't touch

Peter's face lit up with relief. "Then it's settled. A full tuition waiver, job placement upon graduation, and this incident between you and Leah will be dropped. We cannot allow this matter to escalate." While Peter was desperately trying to salvage the situation, the real instigator, Leah, was calmly hiding behind Ethan. She even mouthed the words, "I