Chapter 105

Just as we were about to kiss, an abrupt ringtone pierced the air.

In fact, both our phones went off at the same time.

We froze for a moment before quickly sitting up straight and answering our calls.

It was Matthew calling me. His voice sounded unusually heavy as he asked, "William, where are you?"

"I'm by Unity Lake. What's up?" I replied.

"What do you mean, what's up?" he said, sounding exasperated. "Listen... Hurry up and get to the third-floor auditorium in Cedar Building. The department is holding a student meeting."

"Now?" I asked, glancing at the time. It was already after 9:00 pm. Why would they be having a meeting at this hour?

"Yes, right now," Matthew confirmed with a grave tone. "Something big happened in the department. I can't say much, but you should get mentally prepared."

my high- profile donation earlier tonight? Did the teachers find out

didn't make sense. If they wanted to praise me, they wouldn't do

doubt weighing on my mind, I headed to

classroom, it was already full of people.

at me with strange expressions,

were filled with unspoken

never liked me before, the animosity

wonder

two should sit in

seats at the front. Felicia and I exchanged a puzzled glance before silently following his

he said, his voice weighted with sorrow. "The 113 thousand dollars in financial aid meant for our underprivileged students has

comprehend that the school had lost such

I glanced around, no one else seemed particularly surprised. Instead, they continued

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