FreeGoodNovelChapter 169 Chapter 169: Back then, medical students couldn't go anywhere without facing criticism, yet Sloane stayed home, acting as though nothing had happened, which only fueled more resentment towards her.
Sloane lowered her gaze, feeling the sting of isolation for the first time. The discomfort was evident as her eyes began to well up slightly.
As the heir to the Watson family, Eric was accustomed to respect, not ridicule. Humiliation ignited his anger, and his eyes darkened as he turned to confront the nearby students.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"What are you all staring at? Have you forgotten the disciplinary warning from before? Are you trying to stir up more campus bullying?" No sooner had Eric spoken than a sharp, mocking female voice rang out from the crowd.
"Well, aren't you the ones known for bullying? And now you have the nerve to accuse others? Eric Watson, you're a disgrace to the Watson family-completely unfit to be their heir. And Evans, tell me, did your parents accidentally mistake afterbirth for the baby when you were born?" The insult was brutal and humiliating, hitting Eric like a slap in the face. Furious, he barked, "Who hides behind a crowd to throw insults? If you're so bold, step up and say it to my face." Just then, the crowd parted as a short-haired girl strode forward, clutching a hefty medical book. Gasps of surprise and admiration rippled through the onlookers.
"Others might fear you, but I am not one of them. You're just a fool hiding behind your family's name," Charlotte Branson faced Eric squarely, her stance defiant and her words growing sharper with every breath.
"How dare you!" Eric's face contorted with rage, his hand twitching as if to strike, but he stopped himself at the last moment.
Charlotte wasn't just the top student at the medical school; she was a bona fide prodigy who had been skipping grades since she was a child. Already recognized by the National Academy of Sciences, she had their full support behind her. With that kind of backing, she had no reason to fear the influence or wealth of heirs like Eric.
On top of that, her sharp tongue was legendary in the medical school. Anyone foolish enough to challenge her usually walked away utterly humiliated.
@te$t ¢н@tǝr$ in ğAtиøvelsAfter a tense silence, Eric clamped his mouth shut, swallowing his pride as the sting of humiliation set in. Sensing the tension, Sloane quickly intervened, hoping to calm things down for Eric. "Charlotte, we haven't done anything to you. You always pride yourself on being fair, so why pick on us?" "You two are the ones spreading lies and bullying people, and it's disgusting. I hate seeing people like you at ZU," Charlotte shot back, folding her arms. "And Eric, you don't even have the guts to defend yourself. You hide behind Sloane. No wonder Khloe dumped you. Honestly, if I were her, I'd do the same. You're a joke. Only someone as shallow as Sloane would want you." Her scathing remarks struck Eric and Sloane right where it hurt the most. Sloane's breathing quickened in anger, but she forced herself to stay composed.
Charlotte had always been proud, with zero tolerance for academic fraud or immoral behavior. She was here to humiliate Sloane and Eric, but Sloane was ready. This time, she planned to make Khloe the center of ZU's gossip.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmSloane saw an opening in the chaos Charlotte had stirred and moved to shift the focus toward Khloe's hidden past.
With a soft smile, she said, "Charlotte, I get that you might have the wrong idea about us, but you're right a about one thing-ZU shouldn't shelter those about us, with bad character. And the real person in question is..."
Sloane sighed theatrically, pausing just long enough to heighten them suspense. Her words instantly hooked everyone nearby, including Charlotte.
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