Zoe’s work w
was neatly written, perfectly clear, and correct. Not just correcti better than Eunice’s own.
it solution Zack had described, and even
Eunice’s mind raced. This can’t be right. That nobody from a backward town? There’s no way Zoe could be the genius those big shots. are obsessed with. But how did she solve something even I couldn’t?.
‘Did she cheat? Maybe she found out who the real prodigy is and copied the answers. This isn’t fair.
Zack walked over to
Eunice with concern. “Eunice, what’s wrong?
Eunice pressed a shaking hand to her lips, rears spilling over as she pointed accusingly at Zoe. Her whole body trembled with the perfect portrayal of heartbreak. Zoe, how could you steal my answers?” she wailed, her voice breaking.
The classroom went silent. Everyone stared at Zor, who was holding the answer sheet, their expressions shocked and confused.
Eunice maintained her composure as she lied. “I worked on this problem for a month before solving it. I haven’t slept for three days. My brothers can confirm that.
you’re
my family, so I left my test paper on the table without a second thought. Zor. I trusted you completely. How could you steal all my hard work?
“Your answers are the same as mine. I was just so tired from the sleepless nights, so I messed up a simple formula earlier.”
She collapsed onto her desk, pretending to be overcome with grief, selling the story that Zoe had stolen her month’s worth of effort.
Herbert stood up first, acting as a witness. “It’s true. Eunice has been working hard on a chemistry problem.”
Jacob immediately slammed his hands on the desk and stood up too. Zoe, you’re embarrassing our family name.
With Eunice’s brothers defending her and Zoe’s reputation as an uncultured girl, the class quickly took their side.
The students weren’t just convinced–they were furious, ready to stick up for Eunice.
“How dare Zoe pretend to be some kind of genius?” someone shouted,
“Anyone here could be the prodigy except Zoe,” another student scoffed. “She’s just some nobody from a backwater tow
Cheryl joined in, her voice sharp with rage. “First, you almost killed Mr. Ludwig, now you’re stealing Eunice’s answers? You
You’re pathetic! They should expel you!“”
The room erupted into chaos, but through it all, Eunice kept her face buried in her arms, hiding a triumphant smirk.
Zor stayed airm, her expression cool and distant, like she wasn’t even there,
Her sience only made Zack’s face darken with anger. “You’re unbelievablet Stealing from your own sister? Zoe, don’t you think you should explain this?
vas still furious about. Zor injuring his hand and lead been looking for any excuse to expel her from Highcrest University. This
He was about to blow throp out of proportion. “Fine! If you have nothing to say for yourself, let me make this dear–Highcrest If you can tanken ineel basic moral standards, then you don’t belong here
canad die agedu interrupted Dressed sharply in a suit, he wore thid ching a photo in the other. He rushed into the clanroom, clearly on
gloves and carried a brickcase in one han
nd announced. Tiu Kevin Lambert, Ms. Yoder a secretary. Fin here to find the gratius girl”
The photo taken during the incident, alioned Zoe’s lurred profile and the dust and chaos–just a vague outline of her face
plotu,
Jorvin acantand the classroom, comparing each stude to the ploto as he recalled Joyce’s description of the girl. Ha sharp eyes searched
nd the class. All atention followed him, and whispers erupted each time he looked at a female classmate
ne who saved Ms. Yoder in the Late
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“It’s you!” kevin suddenly exclaimed, his voice lausting with en
impossible chemistry problem, aren’t you?”
Every head swiveled toward schiere Kevin pointed, their shocked stares all landing on Zor
