Chapter 262

Stephanie didn't expect her scheme to unravel right before her eyes. She felt as though all her strength had been sapped from her body as she slumped against her bed. This time, she was genuinely crying in despair. "Mr. Rutherford, I…" Stephanie's excuses trailed off as her eyes met Zelda's mocking ones. Her heart lurched against her chest as the tears kept coming. Edgar was a decisive individual. So, he merely shot a look at Stephanie before declaring solemnly, "You should focus on your recovery. I'll have the authorities look into this matter. If it turns out that you've framed Zelda, you'll be expelled from the institute. Stephanie's eyes widened in fear as she blurted, "Mr. Rutherford, this is all a misunderstanding. I'm sorry. Please have mercy on me, Zelda. I can't be expelled from the institute. I finally got here after three years! My parents will kill me if I'm fired!" Stephanie truly was an opportunist through and through. She was adamant that Zelda wanted to kill her m