Second Chances Protecting Mrs. Hall

Chapter 45

“Finel” Kate snapped, her voice dripping with malice. “Just you wait! A zero in this school means a call to the parents. I know you dread dealing with your family the most.”

Emma was taken aback by Kate’s audacity to use such a threat over a mere concert ticket. The thought of her parents getting involved did unsettle her. She was keen on keeping her relationship with Liam under wraps a bit longer.

Emma turned to leave when her phone buzzed with a call from an unknown number. She answered cautiously, “Hello?”

“Emma, are you at school right now?” a man asked.

“Uncle Sean, is that you?” Emma recognized the voice as her third uncle’s, recalling the letter from Sean.

“I was supposed to attend an event at your school tonight, but I’ve canceled it to come see you instead!” Sean said.

Emma, already stressed about Kate’s threat, responded, “That sounds great, Uncle Sean, but I’m in a bit of a situation here…

After Emma ended the call, Kate’s curiosity got the better of her. “Who was that on the phone?”

With a shrug, Emma retorted, “You were eager to involve my family, right? Well, one of them is already here. Let’s head to the administration

office!”

“Your family?” Kate was confused. She always thought of Emma’s father, Mateo, as distant and uncaring, especially now with the Wilson family’s financial troubles. His presence would likely be more embarrassing than helpful

“Fine, keep your ticket.” Kate sneered. “But remember, you defied your teacher and scored zero–don’t expect me to show you mercy when

you get expelled.”

Emma ignored Kate’s threats and walked confidently toward the administration office.

Inside the administration office, various staff members of Vark College were gathered as Kate began to dramatically portray Emma’s supposed misconduct and previous altercations with Ruby. The administration was deep in discussion about how to proceed.

“The school policy is clear,” the dean of students said, his tone serious. “A student who scores zero on a major assessment should be suspended for a month. However, Emma has consistently shown excellent academic performance. It’s puzzling why she would receive a zero solely in your art class.”

Kate was confident. “This was my first time teaching them. I asked Emma to paint in class, but she didn’t even show up. And take a look at her written assignment–it’s clearly beyond her skill level. Our entire art department agrees that it’s likely plagiarized or ghostwritten!”

Accusations of academic dishonesty were severe, carrying potential repercussions for both the student’s integrity and the college’s

reputation.

adjusted his glasses. “Emma,

with her usual defiant air, replied, “I don’t need to explain

into an uneasy silence. Kate,/backed by the influential Hall family, was not to be trifled with. No one dared cross the Hall family, and technically, Kate hadn’t broken any

Vark College on a whim. I’m not going anywhere–so

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right now.”

Mon, 8

wouldn’t likely call on Liam

confident voice interrupted from the doorway. “Is that

A man stood there, imposing at nearly 6’3“, dressed in white sportswear accented with flashy silver jewelry. His presence was charming. Even Emma, usually unfazed by drama, was taken

he strolled in, flanked by bodyguards and agents, his entrance

Sean,” Emma greeted him in a

in her school uniform of a mid–length pleated skirt and a white blouse, had her hair pulled back into a high ponytail, lending her an

there’s the Rivera family

guard, stared at the man talking with Emma. Her heart skipped a beat. ‘Isn’t this guy Starry?‘ she

Kate felt suddenly plain and

Sean’s

gaze

who might you

Emma quickly filled him in, having already briefed Sean

warm demeanor turned frosty. “So, you’re the ugly woman

made the other teachers in the room clear their throats with embarrassment. “Mr. Rivera, we weren’t aware of your connection to Emma. We assure you that there was no intention to mistreat her.

the powerful Rivera family made him a formidable figure. The room grew tense as the staff realized

His gaze sharpened as he turned back to Kate. “Go tell Brad he’s

she defended herself, “I was only doing my job. Emma hasn’t been focusing on her studies. Is it wrong to expect a student to do

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right now.”