Chapter 18
“What?
Yvonne’s eyes widened in disbelief.
In her mind, her uncle could handle anyone with ease. He was her unshakable shield. Yet now, he was backing down?
“But they-
“Enough.” Jonathan grabbed her wrist and spun her around, forcing her to leave. His tone left no room for argument.
As they exited, Yvonne turned her head one last time, locking eyes with Stellar. She stood tall, her gaze piercing and filled with calm disdain. It felt like a slap across Yvonne’s face, and rage flared within her.
“Stellar Rivers, you just wait. I won’t let you get away with this!” Yvonne thought.
Once they left, Jasper stepped forward, his face a mix of discomfort and forced politeness. “Um, Victor, this gentleman is…?”
Victor scoffed. “Jasper, given our shared history, let me tell you this: as the dean of this school, to forsake a student who once brought glory to your institution, all for personal gain is disgraceful. You’ve failed as an educator. It’s beyond disappointing.”
Jasper’s face turned bright red with shame, and he lowered his head. “You’re right, Victor. I… I was wrong.
Despite his title, Jasper knew Victor’s standing in the school far outweighed his own. To cross Victor was to risk his career.
Victor glanced at him coldly. “You owe an apology, but not to me.”
