Chapter 471

"Mr. Woodley, this is a staff meeting. Why did you bring a student in here?" The speaker was Nancy Hanson. She had clashed with Lily several times in the past, each time leaving her humiliated. Although she harbored a strong dislike for Lily, she dared not provoke her further. Now that Lily had graduated, her disdain was written all over her face. Joseph waved off her protest and led Lily to the center of the room. He then took the microphone and said, "Before we begin, I have an important announcement." Turning to Lily, Joseph declared, "As of today, Lily Brooks will assume the role of the next principal of Ember Creek High School. From this moment on, all matters will be under her authority." "What?" The meeting room erupted in chaos. "A student taking over as principal? Mr. Woodley, what's going on? How can you make such a major decision so recklessly?" "Even though the Woodley family owns Ember Creek High School, you can't just hand it over to a student, can you?" "Mr. Wo