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    Thest thing an idol wanted was for their dating life to be made public.


    “Ellie, what’s all this nonsense you’re saying?” Demi attempted to keep herposure, her eyes blinking with a hint of guilt.


    Before Ellie could respond, someone burst into the broadcasting studio. It was Laura!


    Laura nced at Ellie, then noticed Demi in the back, immediately realizing why Kaiden had sent for her earlier.


    She walked confidently to the front.


    “Excuse me, who are you?” a student union member asked her.


    “Laura Herod,” Laura replied, adding, “I’m the daughter of the chairman of the so-called bankrupt Herod Group.”


    The unexpected arrival of Laura took everyone by surprise.


    Ellie instinctively nced towards the back door.


    Kaiden, still seated there, appeared unfazed by Laura’s entrance, as though he had anticipated her arrival.


    “Good afternoon, everyone,” Laura began, microphone in hand. “I am the daughter of the chairman of Herod Group and Herman’s cousin. Should you doubt my identity, feel free to verify my background online. I’vee today because I’ve heard someone spreading false information about my family.”


    Her gaze deliberately settled on Demi, who was standing in thest row. “While it’s true that Herod Group is facing some operational challenges, these issues are unrted to Ellie. The difficulties stem from internal matters within our family, which we are actively addressing. I am confident we will ovee these obstacles and emerge stronger!”


    Demi, visibly shaken, copsed into the chair.


    Why was Laura here defending Ellie? Was she out of her mind? How could she side with Ellie?


    As reality sank in, Demi noticed her ssmates pointing and whispering about her. Their looks of disgust and contempt felt like sharp ps to her face.


    She felt like a clown!


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    Overwhelmed with embarrassment, Demi abruptly stood up and fled the room.


    Howard watched her retreat, his expression thoughtful.


    Despite the unforeseen disruption, the lecture concluded smoothly.


    “Ellie, I apologize for today’s incident. We were at fault,” Howard admitted, feeling responsible. He had suspected Demi of being problematic but hadn’t anticipated her tant disrespect.


    At Critport University, renowned for its academic integrity and strict discipline, Howard had never encountered someone like Demi. The situation was unprecedented for him.


    Ellie brushed off the matter lightly. “It’s no big deal. It’s just my personal issue with Demi.”


    She didn’t me the student union for the incident, recognizing that Demi, as a Critport University student, had every right to attend.


    Howard, a hint of red coloring his ears, mentioned the earlier jokes. “And I hope thements from my ssmates earlier… didn’t bother you.”


    It took Ellie a few moments to realize he was referring to the teasing questions about himself.


    “It’s fine. They like to joke around. I get it!” Ellie was unbothered by the yful banter.


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