Chapter 275

The institute was remarkably efficient. Within a day, everything was clarified, and Stephanie's expulsion was officially announced. Though the announcement didn't go into detail, it was evident to anyone with a sharp eye that Stephanie was at fault. The next day, she returned to the institute, looking drained and disheveled. Her face was pale, with dark circles under her eyes. She staggered as she walked in. Since their offices were nearby, Zelda noticed her as she was packing up her things. She had only been at the institute briefly, so her belongings were few. Gathering everything took only a few minutes. Once she was done, she walked directly over to Zelda. Zelda glanced up at her but said nothing. A flash of malice crossed Stephanie's face as she gritted her teeth at Zelda. "Zelda, you think that just because you've driven me out of the institute, you'll be able to stay here peacefully?" Zelda interrupted her, "I didn't drive you out. You brought this on yourself. Don't put