Chapter 75: Expel Her

Sierra’s heart stirred when she heard that, and she sincerely appreciated Oscar’s kindness. “Thank you, Dr. Zahn. I’ll be leaving now.” With that, she stood up, making no mention of his earlier words. Her refusal was obvious.

Oscar was a little disappointed but still said, “You’re always welcome to discuss your grandma’s condition with me.” Sierra nodded in acknowledgment.

After leaving the hospital, she went to the supermarket to buy some daily necessities. Dickson was coming over tomorrow, and the house couldn’t be completely empty. Bradley’s place looked like a model home; it hadn’t mattered when she was alone for the past few days, but now she had to properly set things up. After all, this was going to be their home. Not just for her and Dickson; Lily would be moving in too.

She was browsing the supermarket when she suddenly received a call from the school, asking her to come immediately. Sierra didn’t know what had happened, but she had a bad feeling. When she arrived, the dean and two vice principals were already waiting. She instantly knew this wasn’t a small matter.

Before she could speak, the dean said, “Sierra, have you considered withdrawing from school?” Sierra raised an eyebrow. “Withdraw? Why?”

Seeing her reaction, the dean couldn’t help but say, “Do you not realize the trouble you’ve caused for our school? We don’t want to do this either, but the situation has blown up. Thousands of students and parents are complaining. We hope you understand.”

Hearing this, Sierra finally understood what had been happening these past few days. She pulled out her phone and checked the school forum, quickly piecing things together. Denise truly was her nemesis, causing trouble for her even when they weren’t together.

Putting her phone away, Sierra looked at the school administrators. “I’m not withdrawing. If they can’t stand me, they’re free to leave.”

The administrators hadn’t expected her to say that. For a moment, they were stunned. Sierra curled her lips into a slight smirk. “After all, I’m not the one who can’t stay here, am I?”

The dean couldn’t help but blurt out, “Is this really necessary?”

He had assumed this would be an easy matter to resolve. He had never expected Sierra to be this unyielding. Not only did she refuse to withdraw, but she also suggested others leave instead.

“Sierra, ever since you enrolled, you’ve caused numerous problems for the school. If you refuse to withdraw voluntarily, we’ll have to expel you.” He was emboldened by the news that Sierra no longer had any ties to the Xander family.

“Expel me? On what grounds?” Sierra asked coldly. “Which school rule have I violated? I’ve read the entire student handbook. If you can point out the specific rule I broke, I’ll accept the expulsion.”

“You!” The dean hadn’t expected her to be this defiant. Just as he was about to respond, one of the vice principals cleared his throat and said, “Sierra, there’s no need to be so confrontational. We’re doing this for your own good. With so many students…”

“Sorry, but I don’t.” Sierra glanced at him, her tone laced with mockery. “Did the Xander family pay the school off? Or did they donate a building?”

The vice principal was immediately at a loss for words. Seeing his colleagues struggle, the other vice principal spoke up. “There are some things we all understand without saying. We simply reinstated you in the literature department. After all, that was your original major. If you want to stay, you’ll have to transfer back. Are you willing?”

Sierra’s gaze turned icy. “Why should I? I’m doing fine in the biochemistry department. Why should I switch?”

“Because you’re completely unqualified,” the vice principal said firmly. “Biochemistry isn’t child’s play. You’re a literature major, why meddle in something beyond your ability? There are only two options: withdraw from school or transfer back to literature.”

Sierra gave him a long look before suddenly asking, “What did Denise offer you?”

The vice principal’s expression visibly wavered, though he quickly forced himself to appear firm. “I don’t know what you’re talking about. We’re just following school regulations. You switched majors without taking the required exams, which was against the rules. We’re simply correcting that mistake.”

“So, what you’re saying is that if I pass the required exams, I can stay in the biochemistry department? Is that correct?”