Chapter 1547 What On Earth Is Going On

Gideon adjusted his glasses and looked at Eliana. "Most of the applicants are either neglected children or raised by their grandparents, so you're all starting from the same point. The scholarship committee controls the funding, and in situations like this, it's every person for themselves." Eliana was puzzled. "What do you mean, Mr. Valencia? Should I submit additional documents?" Gideon gave a soft chuckle and explained, "I told you before, Ms. Linden. It's not the documents that matter—it's having an obedient student. I advised you to meet with the committee leaders last time, but you refused. That wasn't a good response, was it?" Eliana frowned as she clutched her clothes. Disgust and fear washed over her in response to Gideon's words. Gideon seemed oblivious to Eliana's distress and moved behind her to pat her back. But instead of the educated, gentle individual he appeared to be, he scrutinized her with a disconcerting gaze. "You need to be more thoughtful if you want that m