Chapter 399

That afternoon, the verdict on Eloise’s academic fate took another devastating turn. This time, Eloise would not be able to graduate; she was expelled from the university. Several staff members suspected of covering up for her were stripped of their positions.

When Jarrett relayed the news to Kieran, the decision was already final. Given the scandal’s magnitude, the education board took the matter extremely seriously. Even Kieran, with all his influence, couldn’t sway the outcome this time. Considering the implications, there was no way Eloise could smoothly graduate.

“Mr. Sutton, Ms. Harwood is here at the office. She’s been waiting downstairs, insisting on seeing you. Should I send her up?”

Jarrett had never seen Ms. Harwood treated with such disregard before.

“No.” Kieran’s response was icy. He felt he had done all he could for Eloise under the circumstances.

“But if we don’t see her, Ms. Harwood might cause a scene downstairs.”

“Have security escort her out.”

At Kieran’s order, Jarrett was visibly taken aback. Even in the face of previous crises, Mr. Sutton had never issued such a command.

“Did you not understand me? Or do you need me to repeat myself?”

“Of course not!” Jarrett quickly left the office.

Downstairs, Eloise had rushed to The Sutton Group, thinking Jarrett’s arrival meant she was being invited up. Instead, she received a dismissal: “Ms. Harwood, Mr. Sutton is tied up in meetings. Perhaps you should head back.”

“Kieran doesn’t want to see me, is that it?” Eloise’s face paled as she spoke. “Jarrett, please, could you talk to Kieran again? I really need to see him!”

“If it’s about the graduation issue, Ms. Harwood, there’s no need. Mr. Sutton has said there’s nothing he can do.”

Kieran had tried everything, but the harsh reality remained unchanged. Eloise refused to believe Kieran was out of options. She declared, “Jarrett, tell Kieran if he doesn’t see me today, I’ll wait here for him. If he doesn’t come out, I’ll wait here till I pass out.”

Seeing Eloise’s determination, Jarrett sighed in frustration but eventually turned to the security guard, saying, “Security, please escort Ms. Harwood out.”

“Jarrett! Have you lost your mind? You’re actually kicking me out?” Eloise was in disbelief as she looked at Jarrett.

Jarrett felt helpless, responding, “Ms. Harwood, this is Mr. Sutton’s directive. I have no other choice.”

“Jarrett, let go of me! Let go!” No matter how much Eloise protested, the security guards didn’t relent.

As Eloise was being escorted out, whispers spread among the company’s staff.

“Ms. Harwood is being dragged out? That’s a first.”

“Didn’t you hear? Ms. Harwood has fallen out of favor.”

“What? I thought Mr. Sutton was head over heels for her?”

“You’re out of the loop. Haven’t you seen the posts on Summit University’s forum? Mr. Sutton never had feelings for her. The only reason he looked after her was because of her boyfriend, that late Naylor!”