Chapter 296
\nReturn Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks novel Chapter 296<\/p>\n
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The snowfall grew stronger, and a thick layer of snow covered the ground outside<\/p>\n
What should have been a happy celebration turned into a gloomy day for all the students in the Traditional Medicine Department after news of Calvin\u2019s zero score spread.<\/p>\n
Because of the heavy snow, Betrico enforced traffic restrictions, leading almost everyone to frequently check their phones, worried they might miss important updates.<\/p>\n
Some students anxiously texted each other.<\/p>\n
I can\u2019t believe Calvin got a zero.]<\/p>\n
[Nor can 1; 1 heard Ms. Leach tell Calvin not to worry.]<\/p>\n
The snow made the surroundings unusually calm.<\/p>\n
But in a nice apartment building in Betrico, the calm was suddenly broken by a series of loud doorbell rings.<\/p>\n
A voice canfe from behind the door, \u201cI\u2019m coming!\u201d<\/p>\n
Seconds later, the door opened to reveal a middle\u2013aged woman<\/p>\n
When she saw the police officers outside, her face turned to one of alarm. \u201cOfficers, what\u2019s wrong? Is there a problem<\/p>\n
The visitors were a group of police officers in heavy uniforms.<\/p>\n
The lead officer showed her his ID and said, \u201cAddie Mellett, head professor of the Traditional Medicine Department at Regalwood University, we\u2019ve received allegations that you were involved in exam fraud during the recent university alliance<\/p>\n
exam.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe kindly ask you to come with us for questioning<\/p>\n
Addie\u2019s heart sank. \u201cWhat? This accusation is ridiculous! I\u2019m a professor. Do you have any proof? You can\u2019t arrest someone without evidence. I seriously doubt you are real officers.<\/p>\n
\u201cI refuse to cooperate! I want to contact my lawyer.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cSince you don\u2019t want to help with our investigation, we can\u2019t guarantee your comfort. The lead officer exchanged looks with his colleagues.<\/p>\n
In an<\/p>\n
instant, the three men restrained her.<\/p>\n
The whole building echoed with screams as many neighbors peeked out to see what was happening.<\/p>\n
As Addie struggled against her captors, she yelled loudly, looking anything but dignified as an academic.<\/p>\n
Half an hour later, Addie was taken into an interrogation room.<\/p>\n
When the door opened, a striking figure was inside.<\/p>\n
Seeing Cherise immediately made Addie feel uneasy. \u201cMs. Leach do you disapprove of me so much that you called the police?\u201d<\/p>\n
Turning to the officers, she said, \u201cSir, she\u2019s the one who filed the complaint, right? Just look how young she is; she must be slandering me.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The officers ignored her accusations and went to Cherise. \u201cMs. Leach, Mr. Winter said you can lead the inquiry; there\u2019s not rush, take your time!\u201d<\/p>\n
Cherise nodded politely, and soon it was just her and Addie in the room.<\/p>\n
Addie, unbothered, thought that a young girl like Cherise wouldn\u2019t be able to get much out of her.<\/p>\n
\u201cSIL\u201d Cherise suddenly said.<\/p>\n
For some reason, that simple command made Addie feel unsteady.<\/p>\n
Sitting down with shaky legs, Addie demanded, \u201cGet to the poin I just started my break and need to rest; don\u2019t waste my<\/p>\n
time.\u201d<\/p>\n
With a cold laugh, Cherise replied, \u201cUnfortunately, Ms. Mellett, your upcoming winter break might be a lot longer than you.<\/p>\n
think.\u201d<\/p>\n
Addie\u2019s eyes widened in disbelief. \u201cWhat do you mean by that?\u201d<\/p>\n
Looking directly into her eyes, Cherise said. \u201cThere are consequences for wrongdoing.\u201d<\/p>\n
With that, she turned the laptop screen toward Addie.<\/p>\n
As the footage from the exam day played, panic began to show on Addie\u2019s face.<\/p>\n
The video was clear, showing every detail perfectly.<\/p>\n
After all the examinees left the room, Addie was seen grabbing a blank paper while Yulia, who was busy signing documents, didn\u2019t notice. Addie quickly noted the number from Calvin\u2019s exam paper.<\/p>\n
Then, she replaced Calvin\u2019s paper with the blank one in just a few seconds.<\/p>\n
The whole exchange was smooth, just like a seasoned criminal.<\/p>\n
\u201cMs. Mellett, do you have anything to say?\u201d Cherise asked after the video ended.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re lying! That video was tampered with; you must have edited it!\u201d Addie shouted back desperately.<\/p>\n
In her mind, she couldn\u2019t believe that the security at Betrico University, whom she had paid to help her, would provide such footage.<\/p>\n
Cherise, seemingly unfazed, drummed her fingers on the table. We can bring in the authorities to verify this. I suggest you don\u2019t resist too much; it might lead to more trouble for you.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hearing about the possibility of an official investigation made Addie pause, glancing nervously around the room.<\/p>\n
In a quiet voice, she said, \u201cMs. Leach, you\u2019re only twenty years old; I\u2019ll be retiring in five years. I can\u2019t wait for a long resolution. I didn\u2019t think that by taking one paper, your scores would still be so high.<\/p>\n
\u201cSince you already have the top position, can\u2019t we resolve this peacefully? Just name your price to reduce the scales of justice. We are all part of Clusia\u2019s Traditional Medicine Association; there\u2019s no need for hostility.\u201d<\/p>\n
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