The Double or more Life of the Fake Heiress (Mirabella) novel Chapter 224

As Mr. Hammond finished speaking, Summer’s eyes snapped open in disbelief, as if she couldn’t fathom such a development.

Colton was also stunned for a moment before snapping back to reality, frowning as he said, “On what grounds are you cancelling my daughter’s national competition eligibility? She hasn’t done anything wrong!”

Mr. Hammond let out a cold chuckle, “Why her eligibility is being cancelled is something we all understand very well. If I were to pursue the matter of the leaked competition materials, do you really think your daughter would get off with just a cancellation?”

Putting aside the fact that Summer, as an up-and-coming starlet in the entertainment industry, couldn’t afford a scandal, the issue of the Education Association leaking confidential competition materials, if made public, could force even the national education authorities to step in and take action.

Colton suddenly felt a cold sweat drench his back.

“I accept the punishment.” Before Colton could speak, Summer, who had been standing by, spoke up. Though she was uncomfortable with the situation, this outcome was the best under the circumstances. Even if she continued in the national competition, she would be just making up the numbers, so why should she waste more time on it?

Colton glanced at his daughter and ultimately said nothing more.

Morgan, standing to the side, let out a self-deprecating laugh. He would probably never be able to hold his head high in front of Mr. Hammond again.

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After leaving the office, Summer walked Colton out of the school.

“Why haven’t you ever mentioned Mirabella’s grades to me all this time?” Colton asked heavily as they walked.

Summer pinched her hand and replied softly, “I’m not familiar with her.”

Colton stopped in his tracks and turned around with an expressionless face. “Do you really take me for a fool?”

With things having escalated to this point, it would be foolish not to see the underlying reasons if he hadn’t lived these years in vain.

Summer met Colton’s dark eyes, and her face instantly paled. “I...”