Unmasking Mrs. Newton's Secret Identities novel Chapter 1203

Megan jumped to her feet, her expression a mix of shock and confusion.

Before she could respond, Edmund's reprimand hit her with the force of a storm. "Megan, I had high hopes for you. Why would you try to frame a fellow student? Tell everyone—didn't you bring that video to me hoping I would back you up?"

"I-I…" Megan stuttered, taken aback. She hadn't expected Edmund to turn on her so abruptly.

"The phone belongs to you, and the video is on it," Edmund went on, his eyes locking onto hers. "If you come clean now, you might still have a chance to make things right. If not, I'll find a way to uncover the evidence myself. Think carefully about what you do next."

The message was unmistakable—if Megan took the blame, Edmund would shield her from further consequences.

At that moment, a sudden clapping sound reverberated from the back of the classroom.

A chill ran down Edmund's spine, and an uneasy premonition gripped him. As he turned to look, he saw Otto standing in the doorway.

Edmund frowned and blinked furiously, desperately trying to convince himself it was just a trick of the light.

But even as his eyes strained, Otto remained firmly planted at the doorway, a smirk stretching across his face.

Edmund pinched himself once more, the sharp pain making him gasp.

The painful truth sank in. Otto—the recurring nightmare of his teaching career—was indeed here, and there was no avoiding him.

"Mr. Murdoch, you're quite the master of rhetoric," Otto said with a hint of sarcasm. "In just a few words, you try to shift the blame onto your student. You're truly a top-notch teacher and a paragon of professional integrity!"

In the midst of this, Taylor found himself caught in the crossfire. Was something more going on here?

"Mr. Morrison, what's the hold-up?" Otto questioned. Despite his laid-back tone, there was an unmistakable authority in his voice.

"Well..." Jacob hesitated. Edmund's pride was well known, and a demotion might provoke him to resign out of spite. If that happened, the University of Glendale would lose yet another top talent.

Over the years, the university's faculty had been in decline, with skilled professors lured away by the neighboring Institute of Technology.

Despite its prestige, the University of Glendale faced a severe talent crisis. Losing Edmund would be a significant blow.

"Word is that Mr. Morrison has a strong appreciation for talent, and today's events certainly back that up," Otto said calmly, glancing over his shoulder. "Graham, why don't you give Mr. Morrison a brief overview of your academic background?"