Dr. Ray was feeling pretty awkward. After all, he hadn''t exactly been kind to Flora before, and now he was embarrassed even to speak up.


    He shot a quick nce at Flora, noticing her expression remained icy, which made him nervously push up his sses.


    This was beyond awkward.


    Everyone had originally been focused on Flora''s alleged cheating, but with Dr. Ray''s arrival, their attention shifted to his rtionship with her.


    They''d forgotten all about the cheating usation.


    Realizing things were spiraling out of control, Libby panicked and hastily tried to steer the conversation back: "Even though Flora is from the medical researchb, that doesn''t mean she didn''t cheat! The test was so difficult that even seniors might not score perfectly, yet she..."


    "What, you think everyone is as dumb as a box of rocks like you?"


    Libby was cut off again, this time by an angry, gravelly voice that filled the room. Jules stormed in, clutching a stack of printouts.


    He had just learned about Flora''s perfect score and hadn''t even had time to celebrate before hearing she was called to the dean''s office.


    Immediately, he suspected something was wrong and rushed over, arriving just in time to hear Libby''s usation.


    When Mr. Trevor and the other teachers saw Jules enter, they were utterly stunned.


    First Dr. Ray, and now Jules? What kind of day was this...


    So many big shots had shown up, and it seemed like they were all here for Flora.


    "Dean!"


    Mr. Trevor wiped the sweat from his forehead and rushed to greet him.


    But Jules didn''t even nce at him, clearly finding him in the way.


    He walked straight to Flora, standing beside her like a protective shield.


    Then, with his deep-set eyes, he red coldly at Libby.


    Under his gaze, Libby broke out in a cold sweat.


    She knew Jules held Flora in high esteem, and by using Flora of cheating, she was definitely stepping on his toes.


    "Dr. Jules, I know you and Flora are close, and out of respect for you, I shouldn''t have brought this up. But Flora scoring perfectly is really unbelievable. I''m speaking on behalf of the entire ss!" Libby''s words were cleverly crafted, hinting at a close rtionship between Jules and Flora while also dragging the whole ss into the mix.


    This way, if Jules defended Flora, it would look like favoritism.Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g!


    And if Jules decided to pursue the matterter, she could hide behind the ss.


    Jules, having lived through many such ploys, saw right through her scheme and felt even more disdain for Libby.


    "On behalf of the entire ss? People aren''t as idle as you." Jules shot a scornful look at Libby, then continued, "Flora has been studying medicine with me since she was ten. She''s performed countless surgeries as the lead surgeon. Is it really so surprising that she aced a midterm?"


    Jules''s words hit the office like a thunderp!


    Flora had been studying medicine with him since she was ten?


    And she had even led surgeries?!


    Mr. Trevor felt his head spinning, each shocking revtion leaving him more bewildered.


    "Dean, is Flora your protégé?"


    He swallowed hard and asked.


    At this, Jules''s already somber expression grew even darker, a hint of sorrow in his eyes as he nced at Flora: "I wish, but she doesn''t want to."


    The crowd was even more astounded.


    It looked like Dr. Jules was eager to take Flora as his protégé, but she had refused?


    Mr. Trevor felt even more disoriented, barely able to stand. Good heavens, just who was Flora?