NovelFinishChapter 105
Just as we were about to kiss, an abrupt ringtone pierced the air.
In fact, both our phones went off at the stime.
We froze for a moment before quickly sitting up straight and answering our calls.
It was Matthew calling me. His voice sounded unusually heavy as he asked, "William, where are you?"
"I'm by Unity Lake. What's up?" | replied.
"What do you mean, what's up?" he said, sounding exasperated. "Listen... Hurry up and get to the third-floor
auditorium in Cedar Building. The department is holding a student meeting."
"Now?" | asked, glancing at the time. It was already after 9:00 pm. Why would they be having a meeting at this
hour?
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"Yes, right now," Matthew confirmed with a grave tone. "Something big happened in the department. | can't say
much, but you should get mentally prepared.”
Confusion clouded my thoughts. Could this have something to do with my high- profile donation earlier tonight?
Did the teachers find out and decide to commendpublicly?
However, that didn't make sense. If they wanted to praise me, they wouldn't do it in a rush like this, especially
not in a student meeting.
With sheavy doubt weighing on my mind, | headed to the meeting with Felicia.
When we arrived at the classroom, it was already full of people. Tom and two teachers | didn't recognize were
standing at the podium.
Everyone was staring atwith strange expressions, makingfeel uncomfortable.
Their gazes were filled with unspoken disgust and malice.
Although they had never likedbefore, the animosity had never been this intense.
| couldn't help but wonder what was going on.
"William, Felicia, you two should sit in the front row," Tom instructed firmly.
He gestured toward the seats at the front. Felicia and | exchanged a puzzled glance before silently following his
direction.
"Tonight, I've gathered everyone here to share sdevastating news," he said, his voice weighted with sorrow.
"The 113 thousand dollars in financial aid meant for our underprivileged students has been stolen!"
| was stunned, struggling to comprehend that the school had lost such a large sum of money.
When | glanced around, no one else seemed particularly surprised. Instead, they continued to stare atwith
those sunsettling looks.
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"Since my office doesn't have surveillance cameras, we haven't been able to find any clues yet," Tom continued.
"However, tonight, two students bravely cforward to report toand the school. They provided a list of
suspects. After discussing with the administration, we believe one student's actions are highly suspicious, and
we can almost confirm that he is the one who stole the money."
He paused for a moment before adding, "Therefore, before we identify this person, | hope he will step forward
and admit his mistake, so he can have a chance at leniency."
His eyes scanned the room, before he declared tically, "This person is among you!"
As soon as he finished speaking, every gaze in the room turned toward me.
| immediately felt a cold shiver run through my body.
I had always been labeled a "poor loser", but tonight | donated 70 thousand
dollars. Now, with a large sum of money stolen, I could understand why they might think it was me.
What | couldn't accept was the fact that Tom and the school had no evidence. How could they just jump to the
conclusion that | was the thief?
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