Since it was a personal email, Noreen didn''t open it in front of everyone.


    Instead, she exited the main page and then casually clicked it open.


    The content was brief, just a few words.


    Noreen''s elegant brow furrowed for a moment, but her expression quickly returned to its usual calm as she closed theptop.


    Seeing this, Healy knew not to press the matter.


    Besides, the news of Bianca''s academic fraud was so explosive that itmanded everyone''s attention.


    Halley dered, "This matter must be thoroughly investigated! I have already contacted WT Business School, and I believe we will receive a definitive response soon."


    At this point, Professor Selwyn looked rather ashamed. "When I first saw the paper on ''ck Box Investment Technique,'' I was incredibly impressed and praised Bianca highly. I even attended a dinner she hosted. Looking back now, I was far too careless. I need to reflect on my judgment."


    He also expressed his apologies to Noreen.


    Noreen didn''t hold it against him; after all, he wasn''t at fault since he didn''t know the truth.


    Wade spoke up at the right moment. "So, Bianca managed to score 255 because she giarized Noreen''s paper? She has no real ability of her own?"


    Professor Selwyn looked embarrassed. "That is correct. Our exam is different from other subjects. The only standardized testponent is German. The real challenge is the specialized subject matter. Bianca studied abroad for seven years, so German wouldn''t have been difficult for her. And since she giarized Noreen''s work for the specialized portion, well..."


    He didn''t say it out loud, but everyone present knew what he meant: on her own merit, Bianca wouldn''t have evene close.


    An extremelyplicated expression crossed Henry''s face.


    As if on cue, Dn spoke up, asking Halley, "Professor, are you happy to have your lost apprentice back?"


    Halleyughed heartily. "Of course! I''m d this little rascal didn''t disappoint me! Her thesis this time was excellent!"


    "Just excellent?" Noreen asked, raising an eyebrow.


    "Exceptionally excellent, happy now?" Halley''s stern demeanor vanished, reced by a face full of smiles.


    "In that case, can you make it to your follow-up appointment with Dr. 0 Harrison this afternoon?" Noreen pressed her advantage. "He said you''re already over half a mo


    Halley''s smile instantly disappeared. After a moment, he grumbled, "You''re so annoying!"


    That familiar look of impatience struck Henry with another wave of shock.


    So... Halley was annoyed with Noreen because she kept pestering him to see a doctor?


    Not, as he had assumed, because he looked down on her?


    And the phrase "lost apprentice back" sent shockwaves through him.


    He was wrong.


    He had beenpletely wrong about everything.


    Beyond the shock, he felt an overwhelming sense of shame.


    All this time, he had belittled and disparaged Noreen.


    In the end, he was the real buffoon.


    Once Sanford understood the full picture, he asked Halley in


    surprise, "So, Noreen is the


    delicet


    vel?


    benefactor who helped the Brooke


    family so much?


    This time, Halley answered frankly, "Yes."


    Sanford excitedly went over to shake Noreen''s hand. "Ms. Gilmore, I''ve finally found you!"


    He then turned to Henry. "What are


    you standing there for? Come and thank Ms. Gilmore! Without her the


    Brooke family wouldn''t be where it is today


    y  fo


    Henry walked over with great difficulty. He tried to speak several times, but the words felt caught in his throat.


    "You really gave me a huge surprise, kid!" Sanford was too excited to notice how stiff Henry''s expression was.


    Noreen didn''t spare Henry a single nce. After exchanging a few pleasantries with Sanford, she said her goodbyes and left.