Chapter 11
In the end, the Scott family paid a steep price to suppress the scandal and shift public opinion.
To avoid further scrutiny, Nicholas was sent abroad for higher education–though everyone knew it was just an excuse to get him out of the country.
Meanwhile, I returned to school with every single student from Class Thirteen, ready to claim the recognition we had earned.
For the first time in history, the lowest–ranked class in the entire grade had every student pass the college
entrance exam.
Not a single one was left behind.
Jenna, in particular, had scored an impressive 1540 on the SAT–securing her a place at a top–tier university right next to mine.
The principal, practically glowing with pride, shook my hand over and over, his face flushed with excitement.
“You’ve done something incredible, Lucy! The school owes you a great debt. We’ll be awarding you a generous scholarship-”
smiled. “Sir, I’m sure you’ve already heard about what happened outside the exam hall.”
His enthusiasm faltered.
He froze for a second, lips parting, but no words came out.
I continued, my voice calm.
“Rather than a scholarship, I’d much rather see the school commit to fair and just policies and stricter oversight.
“At the very least, ensure that there will never be another Nicholas Scott, someone who tramples over others like they’re nothing.”
The principal gave an awkward chuckle and nodded, mumbling vague assurances.
But I already knew–the uproar that exploded on exam day had drawn the attention of the education board.
Officials were already sent in to investigate the history of bullying cases at this school.
With their level of scrutiny, this place would be kept in check for years to come.
As I was leaving campus, I ran into Stacy.
The hatred in her eyes burned even deeper than in my past life.
“You-” she seethed, her voice trembling with fury.
“How dare you? How dare you do this?”
