“Dean Hartley, my family really isn’t doing well. I need this money so much.”
“Dean Hartley, if you let me win the grand prize, I’ll be forever grateful.”
“Money or… whatever else you want… just say it, I’ll do anything.”
“Dean Hartley, if you’re free tonight, would you meet with me? I could thank you in person.”
Everyone in the room knew exactly what “thank you in person” was supposed to mean. Nobody was naive here.
The crowd erupted with shocked whispers and murmurs, every gaze snapping to Shirley.
Shock and judgment were written on their faces as they stared. It was like they were watching her get caught doing something scandalous.
Shirley felt rooted to the spot, her fever making it harder to think straight. Her mind was a complete mess, everything spinning and confusing.
“Shirley, did you send these messages to Dean Hartley?”
The reporter holding the photos aimed his next question right at her, his tone firm. “Did you make some sort of secret deal with Dean Hartley to win the scholarship?”
A secret deal?
Shirley’s eyes flew wide open. She already looked pale, but now her face drained of all color.
“I didn’t send those messages.”
She forced herself to stay calm and spoke louder, trying to be clear. “I don’t even have Dean Hartley’s number. I would never use shady ways to win a scholarship. I…”
“Not you?”
The reporter wasn’t about to let her off easily. He waved his phone in front of her. “Then how can you prove it wasn’t you?”

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Whos next? Rogers and stella??...
Too many side plots now. How many identities does she have? J?...
Request you to publish "she was the treasure all along" .. thank you...
Muito boa a história só quero que se resolva logo o problema da mutaçao e que a nora volte as duas se curem ! Antony e Charlotte tudo de bom e os outros casais que estão se formando tudo fofo só falta o Donald e o amigo do Andrew arrumar um amor ! História tem drama romance e comédia lottie mocinha forte que não leva desaforos Antony completamente apaixonado por ela. ( Espero que lottie acabei de vez com esteve ,Olivia ! chega de Olivia enchendo o saco e difamando a lottie parece barata morre nunca essa peste)...
Come on Lottie...go to your mother. Can't wait for the family reunion! Robert should meet Nora.......
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