There's No Turning Back (Elara and Harvey) novel Chapter 69

"James, I brought your file." A deep voice rang out.

Everyone turned their heads.

Seeing Desmond arrive with a group of people, James stiffened in fear. This time, Desmond had brought quite a crowd to Summit Academy.

Realizing the severity of the situation, James quickly stepped forward to greet him. "Mr. White, what an unexpected honor! What brings you here today?"

James reached out for a handshake, but what Desmond placed in his hand was a brown envelope.

James glanced down at it, and his name was printed on the front. He asked, "Mr. White, this is…"

Desmond's voice was firm. "Take your file and get out of Summit Academy."

James' hands trembled, and the file slipped from his grip, falling to the ground. Even his legs wobbled, struggling to keep him standing.

"Mr. White… What did I do wrong…"

James' gaze darted toward Elara as he hurried to explain, "If this is about Bambi Fisher's withdrawal, it's all a misunderstanding! I already lowered myself and personally invited her back!"

Desmond tilted his chin slightly. "Open your file and take a look at what's inside."

James fumbled with the string on the envelope, pulling out the papers inside. The moment his eyes scanned the contents, they widened in shock.

Right at the top of the stack was a transcript of his conversation with Ethel from the night before. Every word they had exchanged had been recorded.

At that moment, a thin piece of paper floated to the ground. James recognized it instantly—a check. His legs gave out entirely, and he collapsed onto his knees with a dull thud.

The reporters at the school gate, sensing something big, immediately turned their cameras toward the scattered documents on the ground.

"Mr. Osborne was wiretapped! Could this be evidence of misconduct?"

Desmond spoke, his voice cutting through the crowd. "James, take a good look at those invoices documenting your kickbacks over the years. Do you acknowledge them?

"You conspired with Madam Fisher to push out other board members, and you expelled students at will under her orders. I'm not just here to fire you—I'm here to lead the Office of Compliance and Ethics straight to you.

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