The Mocked Miss’s Hidden Crowns novel Chapter 329

“Is that so? And?” Charlotte stood there, completely unbothered. Her pale, flawless face showed no trace of panic, just a hint of boredom.

The man with glasses hesitated, thrown by her calm. He cleared his throat and continued, “Someone claims you got the test paper and answers before the exam. Is it true?”

Before Charlotte could say anything, the man in the suit next to him jumped in. “You scored perfectly in every subject except Literature. You lost thirty points there. Top students don’t usually mess up a subject like that.”

“This is a big deal,” the first man said, his tone serious. “Think about your answer before you speak.”

Everyone’s attention locked onto Charlotte.

“If you didn’t do it, just say so,” Eleanor whispered, trying to reassure her.

The principal stayed quiet, but his brow was pinched tight. He didn’t know what to think. Charlotte was recommended by Mr. Lane, and she’d already come first in physics. He knew she was capable. But being number one in the whole country? He couldn’t quite believe it was possible.

“I didn’t,” Charlotte said, her voice steady.

Didn’t? The man with glasses let out a cold laugh. “I gave you a chance to be honest. Since you won’t admit it, we’ll let the evidence decide.” He set his laptop on the table. “Charlotte, tell me your email and password.”

Charlotte barely looked up. “3267136…”

As he typed in the information, everyone except Charlotte seemed to stop breathing. The rumor was the exam and answers were sitting in her inbox. One click would settle it.

Even if she had a dozen excuses, no one would believe her. The test was in her email. Who could say she hadn’t opened it? No one.

“Olivia…” Nancy slid into the seat beside her friend, excitement bubbling in her voice. “Charlotte’s about to get kicked out, and she won’t be able to take any exams for three years.”

Olivia’s lips curled in the faintest smile as she put on her best innocent look. “She really cheated? No wonder she got such good scores.”

“Exactly,” Nancy said, nodding. “Once Charlotte is gone, you’ll be the real national number one.”

A cold glint flashed in Olivia’s eyes. That top spot should’ve been hers all along.