A Life Beyond Limits novel Chapter 4

It was plausible, considering that many of the test papers at Seaton High School were obtained from Crestfield High School's confidential materials. It was likely that Jack had already worked on these papers before transferring and had received guidance from his teachers.

Marcus felt a strong disdain for Jack's potential cheating, viewing it as shameful.

While one could cheat in the mock tests, it was almost impossible to do so on the college entrance exam.

Marcus decided to have a conversation with Jack about his attitude. After the morning study session, he called Jack into his office. He noticed that Jack appeared calm, showing no signs of panic or embarrassment about being caught cheating.

Marcus' contempt deepened as he asked, "What do you think about your exam results?"

He hoped that Jack would confess to any wrongdoings.

Jack was taken aback by the question. He didn't fully grasp how well he had performed and was confused by Marcus' suspicions. He responded honestly, "I think I did pretty well."

Jack's innocent expression only fueled Marcus' anger. He interpreted it as Jack deliberately playing dumb and insulting his intelligence.

Exasperated, Marcus slammed his hand on the desk and said bluntly, "I don't tolerate cheating. That will never get you into a good college. It's just deceiving yourself and your parents; it won't change the reality of your situation."

After hearing Marcus' accusation, Jack finally understood what was going on. Marcus had mistakenly believed that he had cheated to achieve such high scores.

Although Jack felt somewhat helpless about the misunderstanding, he firmly replied, "I think you're mistaken."

Marcus didn't believe Jack's words at all; he thought Jack couldn't achieve such high scores on his own. He pressed further, "You didn't cheat? Then, how do you explain scoring nearly 700 points?"

Jack took a deep breath and calmly responded, "I did the test myself."

While he did feel that luck played a part in his unexpected results, he knew he hadn't cheated.

Hearing Jack's resolute and confident answer made Marcus hesitate for a moment. He considered that if Jack had indeed worked on these papers at Crestfield High School and received guidance from his teachers, then achieving high scores wouldn't necessarily mean he had cheated. It could indicate that he had been attentive in class and grasped the relevant knowledge.

Finally, Marcus sighed and said, "I hope you can maintain this level of performance during the college entrance exams. But remember, whatever you do, you must be true to your conscience and honor your parents' expectations."

After Jack left the office, Avery adjusted his glasses and remarked, "Mr. Hampton, did this kid really score 688 points? He might even get into Fullerton University. If that happens, you'll break school records and be set for life!"

Marcus chuckled and shook his head. It was wishful thinking that Jack could get into Fullerton University.

As the college entrance exam drew closer, every student was undergoing a mental and physical trial. Some chose to skip classes to avoid the pressure, while others, like Jack, dedicated themselves to relentless studying, hoping for a final breakthrough.

Despite his intelligence, Jack felt he had fallen behind too much over the past three years. Even though he had scored high marks, his grasp of the material was still shaky. He knew he needed to put in ten times the effort this month to achieve great results.

Jack was no longer content with merely aiming for a second-tier college or an average first-tier school. He aspired to face the exams with excellence and become an underdog who would make history.