The reporter''s questions grew sharper and more incisive, catching Biancapletely off guard.


    Never in her life had she faced such a humiliating situation.


    Henry, who had been her staunch supporter just moments before, now stood frozen in ce, feeling as if he''d been pped a thousand times. He was utterly mortified.


    Years of admiration and affection crumbled in an instant, the weight of it all leaving him breathless.


    He couldn''t describe the feeling.


    However, Noreen wasn''t finished with Bianca yet.


    She looked directly at Bianca, her voice so calm it was unnerving. "If this isn''t enough to prove you giarized my paper, I have more substantial evidence."


    Halley followed up, "I have already confirmed the entire chain of evidence and have had it notarized. That is why Bianca''s score was nullified!"


    "Furthermore, we will be pursuing legal action against you!"


    This announcement made everyone in the room gasp.


    Pursuing legal action meant Bianca could face consequences such as having her degree revoked, her academic credentials rescinded, and her credit record damaged.


    If this was registered as a breach of trust, it would be recorded in the national credit information sharing tform, affecting her entire professional career.


    A chill crept over Bianca from all directions, rushing to the top of her head.


    She stumbled backward, unsteady on her feet, as a wave of overwhelming panic washed over her.


    The blow was devastating and wouldpletely upend her life.


    She couldn''t ept it.


    Her vision went ck, and her body went limp.


    Henry was the closest to her.


    Ordinarily, he would have reached out to catch her.


    But at that moment, his mind was aplete nk.


    His limbs felt disconnected from his will, and he could only watch as she copsed in front of him.


    "Bianca!" Lillian''s shriek broke the


    silence in the office. "Bianca, whatet


    wrong? Someone call an


    ambnce Seth! Help her rent"


    After a flurry of chaotic movement, Bianca was carried out by Seth.


    Lillian followed them.


    On the opposing side, only Henry, standing stiffly, and Jude, slumped in his chair, remained.


    The tense atmosphere lingered for a moment before it was broken by Healy Naylor, who had finally found his way.


    "Huh, am I a littlete?" Healy asked, knocking as he entered. His eyes lit up when he saw Noreen.


    He had no idea who had designed theyout of this university; it was like a maze.


    It had taken him forever to find the room!


    "Are the results out?" Healy asked, getting straight to the point.


    It was Halley who answered.


    He announced decisively, "The graduate student admitted this year is Noreen Additionally, I will be hosting an apprenticeship.ceremony in one week at the top floor banquet hall of The Gilded Sands Hotel. You are all wee to attend!"


    An apprenticeship ceremony!


    That meant Noreen wasn''t just Halley''s graduate student; she was also his apprentice!


    Only an apprentice would receive a formal apprenticeship ceremony!


    Henry''s head snapped toward Noreen, his gaze suddenly intense and profound.


    Healy was stunned by the news as soon as he walked in.


    Was Noreen really that impressive?


    Noreen, on the other hand, remained perfectlyposed, calmly closing the email client on theptop.


    Healy was


    the proding right in front of


    the projector and noticed one of


    "Hey, isn''t that Dn t


    content belongs to


    Hisment caught Noreen''s attention. She noticed an unread email from Dn, sent eight years ago.