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But the principal’s approach was nothing more than trying to clear her name or getting the students spreading rumors to shut up. And that kind of method–well, it wasn’t a real solution.

Shutting people up never solved the root of the problem; it only made the backlash worse.

Besides, that would just make it look even more like she had connections–like she’d “bought off” the principal to speak for her.

There was only one way to shut everyone up

for good…

“You want to take the ranking exam?” The principal looked genuinely surprised by Jean’s suggestion.

Jean nodded firmly.

“But,” the principal frowned, “the ranking exam’s already over. Unless you take it alone…”

“That’s exactly what I want.” Jean’s voice rang out clear and steady. “I want the school to prepare a brand- new exam for me; let the entire student body watch.”

“I’m going to retake it.”

“But…” The principal gave Jean a hesitant look. “If you do that, everyone will know your real scores…”

rumors were gaining traction, but as far as the principal was concerned, things were still under control; gossip was just gossip. The students didn’t

of retaking the test–and if her scores turned out to be less than

idea of what her academic level was. What worried him was that

might actually be the/safest

Jean’s real performance

but laugh. “You’re worried I’ll nb and make things even

just gave a sheepish

brimmed with confidence. “Relax. My grades aren’t that bad. They’re more than enough to get

the principal’s office, Jean didn’t head out right away. She wandered around the

a large bus rolled in through

the road not far from where Jean was

instinctively, ready to walk away

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Knockoff Meets the Real

“Sarah.”

on the bus called out that

a thunderclap

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