Chapter 44

"Mr. Owens, thank you. I feel a lot better. Someoneposted some nasty stuff about me on the school forum.Even though it was anonymous, I tracked the IP address.With the timing and the details they had, it wasn't hard tofigure out who it was."

Emily handed her phone to Bobby, showing him the post

Kurt, just as anxious, leaned in to get a better look

"This is insane! Who would do something like this to ruina girl's reputation? Don't they get that this could mess upsomeone's future life?" Kurt exclaimed, realizing the postwas about Emily.

He couldn't stand the thought of such a bright andtalented student being driven to despair or worse.potentially losing a future physicist to such baselessslander.

"Here's the proof to clear my name.

Emily pulled out some photos and plaved a video on herlaptop for Bobby and Kurt. The footage showed thepeople who had wronged her confessing and apologizing

"How is this possible?'

Ronnie, the culprit, turned pale when Emily mentionedthe post. He had been confident because Bianca had assured him it was foolproof.

But seeing the video, his first reaction was denial.

You must have forced them to give false confessions!"Ronnie insisted, still believing he was justified in postingwhat he did.

Emily smirked at Ronnie. "Why are you so eager toaccuse me again? Feeling guilty because you know youposted it?"

All eyes turned to Ronnie, filled with suspicion, surpriseand disappointment-none with admiration.

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Ronnie instinctively wanted to deny it, "Of course not!Stop falsely accusing me!"

Bianca, sensing the tension, quickly intervened. "Emily.even if you had a disagreement with Ronnie, it's not rightto accuse him like this. It harms our unity as classmates.

She turned to Bobby,speaking respectfully."Mr.OwensEmily might have acted impulsively because of the post. Iapologize on her behalf. As her sister,I want iustice forher, but I also hope the school can remove the post tominimize its impact and protect the school's reputation.

"I suggest we hold a seminar to discuss such issues Bianca aimed to divert attention and showcase herleadership qualities to Bobby.

Lavinia nodded approvingly."Mr.Owens, Bianca'ssuggestion is excellent. She's always been a thoughtful andcapable student. Let's entrust this matter to her.

Bianca felt a surge of excitement but kept her cool. "Ms.

Chambers, I can try, but it'll need some planning.

R釵暇艺涕芭滞影氣誼哺ăđ牍闆綫绿ie髏抑所 ︶礞鞨贗珝狁¹田ing to stay positive, added, "You're so capable,Bianca.I know you can pull it off."

Despite his anxiety about Bobby finding out about thepost, Ronnie thought it was worth it for Bianca to shine.

However,Lily,usually Bianca's shadow, staved silent

Awareness is important, but let's not lose focus. Emily isthe victim here. Ronnie, did you post it or not? Own up toit," Kurt demanded, sticking to logic and refusing to besidetracked.

Bianca and Ronnie's faces darkened

Curび劳ious students had gathered outside the office.

eavesdropping.

Ronnie,feeling the pressure, wanted to deny it. but Kurtpressed on."Be honest in front of Mr. Owens. If you lie.he can trace the IP address. The computer sciencedepartment has plenty of talented grads who can help Kurt's words were a clear threat.

Ronnie's face grew more strained. Under Bobby's intensegaze, he finally admitted, "Yeah, I posted it. But shebrought it on herself, acting like the lohnson family owedher and bullying Bianca.

He admitted his fault but tried to shift the blame to Emily

Before Kurt could respond, Emily coldly challenged, "Youclaim I bullied her? Name the incidents and provideevi苽响雾e瑨媂錕禪≧豎馥鶩仈狗a犍进Otherwise,I could accuse you of solicitingprostitutes off-campus!"

"You're lying! What is your evidence? I did no such thing.

Mr.Owens!" Ronnie protested, his face turning pale.

'See, you know better than to make baseless accusations.So, do you have any evidence?" Emily retorted with asmi髟鹺矢颼猥伙顧

Ronnie opened his mouth but couldn't produce anyevidence. He couldn't even admit that his accusationswere based on Bianca's insinuations.

On second thought, Biaca did not actually use the exactwords th餡at Emily bullied her. He basically jumped to aconclusion with only her words

'No.I have no evidence." Ronnie admitted, lowering hishead. "I'm sorry. It was my fault."

The surrounding students were shocked by Ronnie's confession.

"Why would Ronnie do this? Accusing a girl withoutevidence is cruel. What grudge does he have against her?

'Better stay away from people like him. Who knows whathe might say behind your back?"

'So, Emily was innocent all along?

Seems like it.She showed some evidence earlier.

someone who had seen Emily's proof explained.

Some students who used to follow the wave and insultEmily now felt ashamed.

Bobby remained stern, looking at Emily."Emily, now thatthe truth is out, what do you want to happen next?"

Ronnie clenched his fists, waiting for the verdict.

Lavinia,sensing Bobby's authority, didn't dare interruptbut shot Emily warning glances, urging her to be carefulwith her words.