The Mocked Miss’s Hidden Crowns novel Chapter 1667

“Dean Hartley, my family really isn’t doing well. I need this money so much.”

“Dean Hartley, if you let me win the grand prize, I’ll be forever grateful.”

“Money or… whatever else you want… just say it, I’ll do anything.”

“Dean Hartley, if you’re free tonight, would you meet with me? I could thank you in person.”

Everyone in the room knew exactly what “thank you in person” was supposed to mean. Nobody was naive here.

The crowd erupted with shocked whispers and murmurs, every gaze snapping to Shirley.

Shock and judgment were written on their faces as they stared. It was like they were watching her get caught doing something scandalous.

Shirley felt rooted to the spot, her fever making it harder to think straight. Her mind was a complete mess, everything spinning and confusing.

“Shirley, did you send these messages to Dean Hartley?”

The reporter holding the photos aimed his next question right at her, his tone firm. “Did you make some sort of secret deal with Dean Hartley to win the scholarship?”

A secret deal?

Shirley’s eyes flew wide open. She already looked pale, but now her face drained of all color.

“I didn’t send those messages.”

She forced herself to stay calm and spoke louder, trying to be clear. “I don’t even have Dean Hartley’s number. I would never use shady ways to win a scholarship. I…”

“Not you?”

The reporter wasn’t about to let her off easily. He waved his phone in front of her. “Then how can you prove it wasn’t you?”

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