Chapter 339

The school principal made another call to the Dean of Students, Director Sampson. When Sampson answered, the principal spoke sternly, “Director Sampson, it’s me. We’ve reviewed the CCTV footage from the library this afternoon. Freya is suspected of getting into a fight, stirring up trouble, and injuring a student council member’s wrist. This has potentially jeopardized their exam preparations, which is utterly unacceptable! I want you to speak to Freya tomorrow and advise her to consider withdrawing from school.”

“Withdraw? But graduation exams are around the corner. To ask Freya to leave now…”

“She’s been on a leave of absence for several months already, and now, with her wrist injured, how is she supposed to take her exams? For our school’s graduation rate, she should withdraw.” The principal quickly issued his directive, leaving no room for Sampson to argue before hanging up.

Sampson glanced at the phone receiver in bewilderment, muttering, “Why do I always have to do the dirty work? Why can’t you handle it?”

Despite his complaints, Sampson knew he couldn’t delay the principal’s request. He planned to carefully choose his words and relay the message to Freya the next day.

Meanwhile, Principal Miller also called Eloise, adopting a much friendlier tone, “Eloise, you’re the student council president. Today, Freya was looking for trouble, and we’ve confirmed from the library’s CCTV footage that she was the aggressor. I’ve instructed Director Sampson to suggest to Freya that she withdraw. You don’t have to worry about this.”

Unsurprised by the principal’s actions, Eloise replied, “Understood. Thank you for ensuring fairness, Principal.”

After hanging up, Caleb, who was nearby, asked, “What’s got you in such a good mood?”

“Just something worth celebrating,” Eloise said, a smile spreading across her face. Freya’s biggest mistake was breaking off her engagement with Kieran. In Echo City, a place where connections speak volumes, without Kieran, Freya was nothing.

With the principal’s assurance, Eloise was in high spirits.

The following morning, Freya received a call from Sampson. Though he spoke diplomatically, Freya could tell he suggested she voluntarily withdraw from school.

“Director Sampson, is this your idea or the principal’s?” she inquired.

Sampson hesitated but quickly responded, “Regardless of whose idea it is, the fact remains. The victim claims you were the one who started the physical contact, and the security footage shows you grabbing their wrist. If this gets out, it could really damage your reputation. Besides, your academic performance has been unstable, and with your hand injured, continuing the exams seems futile. It would be more dignified for you to withdraw voluntarily.”

Sampson patiently explained the pros and cons to Freya.

Freya found the situation amusing. She had proven her innocence to the principal but still got accused baselessly.

“Please tell the principal not to worry about me. I won’t fail the graduation exam. If they think I’ve assaulted someone, they’re free to involve the police. If the police find me guilty, I have no objection to being expelled,” Freya retorted.

Seeing Freya’s refusal to withdraw, an impatient Sampson said, “Freya, I’m trying to reason with you. Don’t be stubborn. Staying here only affects the school’s graduation rate. Besides, airing this dirty laundry benefits no one. It would be better to withdraw gracefully. With your family’s background, you could go abroad. Why insist on staying at Summit University?”

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