After all, given Ivor’s status, Pyralis University wouldn't randomly select someone to appear on stage and fool him. Besides, Trina had seen the president of Pyralis University give speeches before, wearing that same disguise.
It was obvious that Bonnie was the president now that the mask had been taken off.
Upon hearing Trina’s analysis, Gresham fell into a state of self-doubt. "Someone like Bonnie, who is uneducated, disrespectful to elders, and stubborn, how could she possibly be qualified to be the president of Pyralis University? There must be some mistake!"
Vera also found it hard to believe. Their daughter, whom they had always disapproved of, turned out to be so outstanding. This seemed to highlight their failures as parents indirectly. Thus, both she and Gresham were reluctant to accept this reality.
"I-I also think there must be some mistake..."
Just as Vera finished speaking, they heard Harold’s powerful voice. "Bonnie being the president of Pyralis University is trending on social media. Did you see this news?"
Gresham looked over at Harold. He quickly said, "Dad, the things circulating online are often exaggerated. We can't believe everything. How could Pyralis University choose her as president considering Bonnie's personality—someone who disregards everyone,? I think there must be some mistake. Let me look into it more—"
Harold interrupted coldly, "The former president of Pyralis University personally stated that he chose Bonnie as his successor. Professors and top officials are praising Bonnie’s abilities in the comments. Tell me, What mistake could there be?"
At first, when he saw the news, Harold’s reaction was the same as Gresham’s. He thought there must be a mistake since he had always looked down on Bonnie, who was like a thorny granddaughter to him.
But now, the granddaughter he disdained had turned into the president of a prestigious university that elites scrambled to get their children into. How could he accept this?
It was not until Russell himself made a public statement, which the school's top officials and professors acknowledged, that he finally believed and gradually accepted Bonnie as president.
‘On second thought, isn’t this a good thing for us? Despite Bonnie’s rebelliousness and defiance, she’s still a Shepard. She shared the Shepard family blood, inseparably linked to us.
‘Therefore, Bonnie becoming the president of Pyralis University also brings us glory and potential benefits. Such a good opportunity was something we needed to seize and not let slip away.’
Gresham shook his head, still in disbelief. "H-How is this possible?"
Vera stood there, not knowing what to say, and remained silent.
Harold frowned and said gruffly, "The facts are right in front of you. What’s the point in questioning them? Instead of wasting time in a daze, you should think about how to build a good relationship with Bonnie, align with her, and get her on our side!"
Gresham understood Harold’s intention. He rubbed his temples in exasperation and replied helplessly, "Dad, you know Bonnie’s personality. I think we should just let this matter go. Her being the president of Pyralis University has nothing to do with us."
Harold was instantly infuriated, his mustache bristling with anger. "Are you an idiot? You don’t know how to use such a valuable connection right in front of you? Your inflexible, block-headed thinking is going to be the death of me!"
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