Unmasking Mrs. Newton's Secret Identities novel Chapter 1129

"It's nothing, Mr. Murdoch," Helen replied curtly. "I was just wondering—if I had gone in first and gotten covered in flour, would you be questioning Megan with the same attitude?"

Edmund was momentarily caught off guard, struggling to find a response.

In truth, achieving complete fairness and impartiality was nearly impossible, especially given the circumstances with Helen and Megan.

One had entered the program through connections, while the other was recruited for her talents. How could they ever be treated equally?

The hallway fell into a heavy silence, and the tension between them grew palpable.

Suddenly, the quiet was shattered by the sound of leather shoes scuffing against the floor, followed by a deep, commanding voice.

"Is this the level of professionalism we can expect from the instructor of the University of Glendale's specialized preparatory program?"

As Helen and Edmund turned to look, they saw Otto approaching with Jacob and a group of others in tow.

Looking displeased, Jacob gave Edmund a stern look and said, "Mr. Murdoch, I've already warned you. Why haven't you taken any steps to improve your attitude?"

Edmund lifted his chin defiantly and snapped, "What exactly am I supposed to change?"

"Mr. Murdoch, your arrogance is astounding," Otto replied, his voice dropping to a menacing whisper. His eyes were piercing, exuding a formidable presence.

"When a prank happens in your class, it's your duty as the teacher to handle it. Instead of addressing the culprit directly, you choose to target and ridicule Helen, who narrowly avoided being a victim herself. Is this how an educator should behave?

"As a teacher, you didn't take immediate action to defend your students, yet you expect Helen, a new transfer, to take responsibility for questioning the entire class on behalf of someone she barely knows."

Otto continued, his voice tinged with disdain, "You're placing burdens on her that you wouldn't assume yourself. Your idea of 'responsibility' as a teacher is truly remarkable,"

"However, she was an exemplary student before this. Regardless of your personal views, you must respect her rights as a student. If you exhibit any further unfair treatment, I'll need to reevaluate your role here."

With that, Jacob stormed off, leaving Edmund seething with frustration.

Even though he had misjudged the situation earlier, Edmund still believed his actions were justified. To him, Helen's refusal to assist a struggling classmate highlighted a serious flaw in her character.

Having witnessed her manipulate the situation to make Megan the scapegoat, Edmund couldn't shake his sense of injustice.

He shot Helen a sharp glance and said, "You really have a way with words, don't you? With just a few well-chosen remarks, you've managed to win everyone over.

"But don't get too comfortable. Let's see if you can keep your place in my class—hopefully, you won't be out after the first monthly exam."

"Thank you for your reminder, Mr. Murdoch. I'll keep it in mind. If there's nothing else, I'll head inside now."