Did Hera hand in a blank paper again?
Disbelief contorted Cindy's face. Was Hera truly serious about taking this examination?
Two invigilators monitored the room—Josh Garner and Kyson Middleton from Cavenridge. They represented the prestigious schools. Neither anticipated a student turning in their paper after a mere half-hour.
Josh recognized Hera and groaned.
Blank paper or random scribbles, it was always the same old story for Hera's exam papers. He'd heard all about the school's hotshot cheater who bombed the midterms.
Why did Robert even let her take the test? Slackers like her just messed with everyone else and wasted paper.
However, Kyson saw Hera differently. He had spotted her at the opening ceremony and thought she was gorgeous. Now, seeing her ditch early, he wondered if she was some kind of genius who aced the test in record time!
The pre-university examination was notoriously difficult due to the collaboration between prestigious schools. They had never seen a student submit early before.
Completing exams early wasn't uncommon, but students would meticulously review answers to avoid mistakes. Yet, this enigmatic beauty surrendered her paper after a mere half hour!
Finally, when the examination was over and the exam hall emptied, Kyson eagerly retrieved Hera's paper.
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Meanwhile, the school forum erupted in a frenzy.
"Hera submits paper early in a shocking move!"
"Witnessed by peers, she even borrowed a pen for the exam!"
"No doubt she either chickened out and handed in a blank paper or just went for random guesses."
"Place your bets, folks! One-to-one odds! Did Hera turn in a blank sheet or blindly bubble in answers?"
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