The Double ( or More ?) Life of The Fake Heiress

Chapter 221

Mr. Hammond’s face was impassive. His features were set in an expression that conveyed no sympathy for Madeline’s pleas. “Everyone has to pay for their mistakes,” he intoned. His voice was devoid of warmth. “You should have thought about the consequences when you decided to act.”

Madeline’s face was ashen, and she dissolved into tears once more..

Anthony, standing to the side, could only shake his head in a mix of frustration and resignation. “Hindsight is 20/20, as they say. You’d best head back to class. As for your punishment, we’ll discuss it thoroughly before making a decision.”

Before long. Madeline shuffled out of the office. Her figure was a portrait of dejection.

Watching her retreating back, Anthony sighed, “If only she’d put as much effort into her studies as she did into causing trouble and smearing her classmate.”

Hammond remained sileht. His demeanor was unreadable.

Summer arrived at the office.

she stepped into the office, her face was composed, and she nodded politely at Mr. Hammond and the other teachers, as if she

depth of

This time, it was Mr. Hammond

hands at her sides before responding coolly, “I must admit, I’m at fault here. Mirabella is a foster child of the Gilbert family. She asked my dad to pull some strings at the education association to get her hands on some review material, which he then sent to her.”

Madeline in passing. I had no idea she would take it upon herself to defend my honor and post it on the forum.” A wistful smile touched Summer’s lips as she bowed

seemed

Class were undeniably brilliant, and Summer’s rapid academic improvement over the past six months had not gone unnoticed by Morgan. Seeing her take responsibility touched him

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