StarNovelAbbey's eyes narrowed with determination. "From today onward, Lone Island's gates will forever be closed to anyone from Austenberg Medical School." "Any student from Austenberg Medical School is permanently banned from setting foot on Lone Island." The silence was deafening as Abbey's proclamation hit like a thunderbolt, sending shockwaves through the room. Everyone was on edge.
"Mr. Tanner..." Debra wasn't the only one looking to Mr. Tanner; all eyes turned to him, their faces etched with worry and uncertainty.
Lone Island was a beacon for medical students worldwide, a place where they dreamed of honing their skills. To put all that on the line for one student, Flora, seemed excessive. Why risk offending Lone Island over Flora? Even if Flora scored exceptionally well, it wouldn't be worth much compared to the favor of Lone Island. Better to placate them.
Mr. Tanner's fists clenched, veins popping. Even he couldn't shoulder the repercussions.
But to abandon Flora, to allow her to be vilified by all of Austenberg-he couldn't bring himself to do it.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSeeing Mr. Tanner's hesitation, Abbey's smile widened, confident in her victory.
Selene was a bundle of nerves, terrified that Mr. Tanner might actually cave in.
Abbey's play was ruthless.
Selene glanced over at Flora, who stood there nonchalantly, hands in her pockets, eyes downcast, masking her expression.
Yet, Flora exuded a powerful, restrained aura.
Selene's anxiety eased. Flora wasn't one to be easily bested.
She must have something up her sleeve.
Finally, after a tense minute, Mr. Tanner stood.
"Have you made your decision?" Abbey's smile grew, certain of her win.
elne e "Ms. Abbey, my position remains unchanged, Mr. Tanner took a deep breath, locked eyes with Abbey, and enunciated each word clearly, "L want nothing but fairness and justice. Whatever Flora's score is, it should stand." Abbey's smile vanished, her eyes turning icy, glaring at Mr. Tanner like a snake ready to strike.
Debra and Joy exchanged worried glances. Abbey had laid down the gauntlet, and still, Mr. Tanner chose to defend Flora! What if Flora's score was a zero? What if it was a mere thirty or forty points? It would be all for nothing and would make them enemies of Lone Island forever.
Mr. Tanner was on the brink of fury, so they stayed silent, shooting resentful glances at Flora.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmIf not for her, none of this would be happening.
Flora, hearing Mr. Tanner's words, raised an eyebrow, pulled her hands from her pockets, and looked up at him, standing a bit straighter. "Fine, then!" Abbey ground her teeth, her chest heaving with rage.
Whether Mr. Tanner agreed or not didn't really matter to her; she had ways to make sure their pleas would go unheard. But she couldn't stand Mr. Tanner's unwavering support for Flora. en What made Flora so special? "Since Mr. Tanner insists, then-" "Ms. Abbey!"
Abbey was interrupted by a staff member who burst in, panic etched on his face, whispering urgently, "Mrs. Falcone has arrived." "What's the rush?"
Amanda's arrival was expected. With all the commotion, Connor wouldn't stay idle and would likely send Amanda. But Amanda was closer to Abbey than Flora. She'd side with Abbey.
"It's not just that," the staff member said, agitated. "Along with the
Falcone family, the Washington family has representatives here, and even the young master from the Reyes family has shown up. They all seem to be here for Flora"
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