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    Typically, speeches at such events were standard fare, effective as long as the speaker had meaningful content and remained poised, delivering without reliance on notes.


    As Ellie concluded her address and was about to leave the stage amid apuse, an unexpected male voice emerged from the crowd.


    “I’ve got a question for this alumna.”


    At Critport University, a culture of freedom and equality encouraged posing questions to fellow students after their speeches.


    Erick rose to his feet and inquired, “Seven graduates spoke today, all distinguished in their fields, except for our most recent graduate here. Ellie, do you truly believe you deserve to stand here and represent other graduates as a distinguished alumna?”


    Erick, who had faced embarrassment at Ellie’s hands numerous times, was intent on making her feel humiliated now.


    Demi, watching from backstage, couldn’t suppress a grin.


    In the audience, Erick had a self-satisfied smirk on his face.


    The room fell into a hushed silence, followed by a murmur of whispers. Suddenly, the door to the venue opened quietly.


    The president walked in, apanied by a man. A member of the student union swiftly moved a vacant chair, and a wheelchair smoothly glided into the now-empty space,ing to a stop. The person seated in the wheelchair was Kaiden, the same Kaiden who had told Ellie just two hours earlier about a meeting at hispany.


    Ellie stared at Kaiden, her eyes wide with surprise.


    Could it be that Kaiden was the one who donated money to the school? That would exin how he managed to get the school’s security to escort her off the premisesst time.


    “Ellie, you still haven’t answered my question,” Erick stated, trying to appear righteous yet hinting at something else. “A true representative of the graduates must be capable and deserving. We’re all waiting for your exnation. The school is a ce of honor, not a tool for gaining wealth or connections.”


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    His words almost directly used Ellie of seeking fame through dishonest means.


    Ellie felt a surge of anger.


    She hadn’t expected Erick to stoop so low.


    The school’s anniversary was a big deal, and Ellie couldn’t wrap her head around why Erick would choose such a significant day to confront her over personal issues.


    She understood that if she failed to sort this out properly, rumors about favoritism at Critport University could spread like wildfire through the nation in no time. This would definitely tarnish the university’s good name.


    Taking the microphone, Ellie shifted her focus from Kaiden to Erick. “Sir, you im I don’t deserve to be here. Are you familiar with who I am?”


    Erick justughed it off. “Ellie, you graduated in June, right? What great things could you have possibly achieved as a recent grad just starting out?”


    Ellie corrected him, “Actually, I hold a master’s degree, not a bachelor’s. It’s best to get your facts straight before questioning someone. Even the new students at our school are aware of this. Maybe you should consider enrolling here yourself to brush up on your knowledge.” What Ellie was really implying was that Erick, acting clueless like this, was even less informed than a freshman. She wanted him to back off. Not wanting to waste any more time, Ellie added, “If you have any questions about my qualifications, I’ll be happy to answer them after the anniversary event. Please, let’s not hold up the celebration.”


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