Chapter 816 Regret Facing an Expulsion

The girls involved in the incident lowered their heads, too afraid to lift their gaze. Even Liza and the two girls who had spoken up for Jean could feel the heavy tension in the room. Though they hadn't done anything wrong, the weight of the moment pressed down on them, and they too lowered their heads in silence. Rubio scanned the room and said in disappointment, "Did all of you really say those things? Listen to yourselves. Is this how university students are supposed to behave?" "If they had only said Jean was vain, I might have let it slide. But they went further. They spread vulgar, damaging rumors about a young woman. That's slander. Words like that can destroy someone's life. It's absolutely unforgivable!" Mary said harshly, her expression dark. Rubio nodded respectfully. "Mrs. Harrington Senior, rest assured. I'll investigate this thoroughly. Whether it's the ladies here today or others spreading the same elsewhere, I'll find them and deal with it according to university po