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Seeing how his youngest daughter was being judged made him mad, but he couldnât just sit there and do- nothing. He grabbed Quincyâs hand and said, âCome on, letâs go!â
Seeing how lost Quincy had become and knowing that her reputation was thoroughly ruined, Yelena could no longer contain her anger. She pointed at Calista and unleashed a torrent of curses. âYouâre nothing but an ingrate! All these years, Iâve raised you and given you everything you need, and this is how you treat your sister? How can you be so cruel? Why canât you give this to her since itâs just a semiâfinished product? Is it because you canât stand to see her do well? Are you jealous because she found a good mentor? Now look at what youâve done! Youâve ruined Quincy for the sake of one exam! Are you happy now?â
âThatâs enough! Quit making a scene. Havenât you embarrassed yourself enough?â Benedict raised his voice, his expression stern.
If it were any other matter, Yelena might have swallowed her pride and let it slide, but when it came to her precious daughter, she couldnât simply stand by and do nothing. âBenedict, you coward! Are you just going to stand there and let Calista bully Quincy? Calista is your daughter, but so is Quincy! Calistaâs action clearly showed she doesnât consider us as family. Had she not exposed the truth, Quincy would have remembered her kindness when she became successful. Why must she expose Quincy while she continues her research? They could have simply announced to the world that it was a collaborative effort once the work was finished and launched, but Calistaâs selfâcenteredness knows no bounds. Sheâs so desperate for fame that she wouldnât hesitate to trample on Quincy! A daughter like her will never respect you in the future!â
Yelenaâs lengthy speech carried both logical points and an absurdly amusing tone. It seemed as though she was implying that Calista might eventually turn against Benedict simply because she wasnât siding with Quincy.
Barry couldnât tolerate their bickering any longer. Before Yelena could continue, he intervened, his plump face assuming a stern expression. âMadam, letâs make things clear. Regardless of how youâve raised your child, the school will undoubtedly take disciplinary action against dishonest behavior! Moreover, Calistaâs examination holds immense significance. Being the first eighteenâyearâold to skip several grades and directly enroll in a combined masterâs and doctoral program, this is her one and only chance. If she fails, she wonât get another opportunity.â
âI understand that, as parents, you both want your children to excelin their own right.â At this point, a hint of mockery emerged on Barryâs face. âHowever, if Calista were to cover for Quincy, then the research content of this assignment would essentially become Quincyâs intellectual property. In the future, her tutor would assist her in completing the research, and the school would apply for a patent on her behalf. At that point, unless Calista generously hands over the finished product to Quincy, allowing Quincy to take all the credit, any further research she conducts would be considered a violation of intellectual property.â
What he said made sense but wasnât entirely accurate, yet his words were enough to intimidate those who didnât fully understand how the system worked.
Many onlookers burst into laughter. Why would a person hand over a finished product to someone who tried stealing it, giving them a chance to taste Jame? No one would be foolish enough to take this loss and risk being labeled as someone who steals her sisterâs work!
Moreover, Yelenaâs remarks were absurd. She acted as if the elder sister was obligated to sacrifice herself and share her glory with her younger sister, even covering for her sisterâs theft by missing an important exam. Such blatant favoritism. Sheâs undoubtedly the stepmother to the eldest daughter!
âYelenalâ Benedict might be oblivious, but he knew w absurd Yelenaâs behavior was. âHave you lost your
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mind? How could you say such a thing?â
Throughout the commotion, Calista remained composed and indifferent. While others might think Yelena had lost her mind to make such absurd remarks, Calista knew from previous life that it was exactly what Yelena intended. Yelena believed Calista was merely a stepping stone for Quincyâs success, using all of Calistaâs talent and abilities to pave the way for Quincyâs advancement.
At this point, Yelena had lost her sanity, completely impervious to reason. She wished she could tear Calista apart, especially after seeing how Quincy sobbed, head hung low in distress. âWhatâs wrong with what I said? If I hadnât taken such good care of Calista, she would have gone astray long ago! She owes her achievements to me! Yet, she completely destroyed Quincy just because Quincy took something from her. Calista is nothing but an ingrate. Sheâs a b*tch!â
Calista couldnât help but smirk. âMrs. Stafford, do you really want to embarrass yourself in front of all these people?â
Yelenaâs face turned ashen.
Calista continued to chuckle. She took the risk of exposing her research with the intention of taking Quincy down, not merely to embarrass her. âMr. Gosling, how will the school punish Quincy for her wrongdoing?â
âCalista Stafford, how dare you?â Upon learning of her intentions, Yelena suddenly strode toward Calista as if she were poised to strike her.
Her eyes were ablaze with fury.
âWhy not?â Calista replied with a sweet smile, yet her words were as sharp as a knife. âQuincy was caught stealing. Considering the value of the stolen product alone, involving the authorities would have spelled ruin for her. Iâm kind enough to overlook this transgression, but on one condition: Quincy must quit the -chool and stay out of my sight.â
Barry immediately weighed the pros and cons in his mind, swiftly voicing his final decision. âThatâs right. Our school cannot tolerate such an individual. Not only did she attempt to steal someoneâs intellectual property, but she also had the audacity to bite back. Her actions show that sheâs not someone with a commendable character.â
Benedict sighed deeply. The turn of events left him looking as worn as a man much older. Yet, he had to accept this outcome, given the many onlookers today. Even if Quincy were to continue studying there, her future would no longer be promising.
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