Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 161

Inside the monitoring room, Salma’s aged face was a mask of astonishment as she gazed at Juniper’s exam paper. She had tried to brace herself, but seeing the results with her own eyes was still a profound shock.

Not only had Juniper finished early, but she had achieved a perfect score. In all her years as principal, Salma had never encountered a student with such raw talent.

But then… why had Juniper's guardian, Saskia, claimed she had only completed her freshman year of high school? How could a student with that level of education get a perfect score? It was simply mind-boggling.

Unable to contain her excitement, Salma shot to her feet. She turned to the man beside her, who watched with a gentle smile playing on his lips. "Mr. Schwartz, the exam is over. Shall we go see her?"

"The situation has been resolved, so I'll stay here," Shanley replied, his tone placid as he inclined his head. "Just have Juniper come by when everything is wrapped up."

The girl had proven her innocence on her own merits, and she clearly wasn't one to suffer an injustice quietly. His presence wasn't necessary.

"Of course," Salma said with a composed smile. "Please, make yourself comfortable, Mr. Schwartz."

Shanley gave a slight nod. As soon as Salma had left, his gaze drifted back to the monitor, landing once again on the girl in the corner. She stood with her hands by her sides, as quiet and still as a cat.

A dance prodigy. A jewelry designer. An academic genius…

Shanley's eyes narrowed, a sly, languid smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. The interest gleaming in his gaze was unmistakable. Beyond all that, just how many other secrets was she hiding?

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In the administrative office, the two exams had been graded and the scores tallied. To ensure there were no errors, the Dean and the other teachers present had double-checked everything. The result was unchanged.

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