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

Chapter 224

As Mr. Hammond finished speaking, Summer’s eyes snapped open in disbelief, as if she couldn’t fathom such a development.

Colton was also stunned for a moment before snapping back to reality, frowning as he said, “On what grounds are you cancelling my daughter’s national competition eligibility? She hasn’t done anything wrong!”

Mr. Hammond let out a cold chuckle, “Why her eligibility is being cancelled is something we all understand very well. If I were to pursue the matter of the leaked competition materials, do you really think your daughter would get off with just a cancellation?”

Putting aside the fact that Summer, as an up–and–coming starlet in the entertainment industry, couldn’t afford a scandal, the issue of the Education Association leaking confidential competition materials, if made public, could force even the national education authorities to step in and take action.

Colton suddenly felt a cold sweat drench his back.

“I accept the punishment.” Before Colton could speak, Summer, who had been standing by, spoke up. Though she was uncomfortable with the situation, this outcome was the best under the circumstances. Even if she continued in the national competition, she would be just making up the numbers, so why should she waste more time on it?

Colton glanced at his daughter and ultimately said nothing more.

a self–deprecating laugh. He would probably never be able to hold his head high in front of Mr. Hammond again.

office, Summer walked Colton out of the school.

all this time?” Colton asked heavily as they

softly,

an expressionless face. “Do you really

escalated to this point, it would be foolish not to

met Colton’s dark eyes, and

Colton said coldly, dropping the

a slight twist on her lips. If it hadn’t been for Alden secretly sending the materials to Mirabella, would today’s events even

paid a visit to

sure you want to keep up this guilty facade?” Mirabella sat in the chair, somewhat amused as she looked at Mr. Hammond. He had been in this state for a solid five minutes.

School, and yet

arched an eyebrow. Her hand casually rested on the arm of the chair. “Excellence always breeds jealousy. There’s no need for

silent for a moment and then sighed lightly. “I haven’t realized you had some history with the Gilbert family.” He didn’t mention the more delicate matter