Marcus did not leave the stage after resolving the matter of Arielle's innocence. Instead, he began the narrative regarding Kelsea and other stories detailing Donovan's misconduct with Arielle.
Throughout Marcus' speech, Donovan's face was contorted in a fury so intense that his outburst seemed imminent.
However, the rational part of him reminded him that doing so would completely ruin any dignity he had left as a teacher.
At long last, Marcus concluded his speech.
Turning toward Donovan, he addressed the younger man, “This accusation has been nothing short of serious. Since you have chosen to take the matter up to involve the entire school, you have given me no choice but to reprimand you in a similar fashion.”
Donovan's heart sank. Unable to find any words to defend himself with, he was forced to accept Marcus' rebuke. “If you fail to ensure the success of three of your students in the upcoming interviews for Maxwell University, and if you are unable to obtain your teaching and academic certificates from Maxwell University as proof of your affiliation with them, Jadeborough University will officially dismiss you as a member of the teaching faculty.”
Donovan stood thunderstruck.
That's it. I'm done for. After all the careful efforts to conceal the matter, Marcus just told the whole school about it.
The crowd, who were initially transfixed during Marcus' speech regarding Donovan's past misdeeds, erupted suddenly in a deafening outburst.
“What? Donovan has never even graduated from Maxwell University?”
“I can't believe it! When he first brought me into his preparatory class, he was boasting that he was one of the best teachers who has graduated from Maxwell University!”
Terry was near tears from glee.
“Hah! Now I get why Master Arielle always says that he has sh*t for brains. He didn't even graduate!”
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