Chapter 1129

"It's nothing, Mr. Murdoch," Helen replied curtly. "I was just wondering—if I had gone in first and gotten covered in flour, would you be questioning Megan with the same attitude?" Edmund was momentarily caught off guard, struggling to find a response. In truth, achieving complete fairness and impartiality was nearly impossible, especially given the circumstances with Helen and Megan. One had entered the program through connections, while the other was recruited for her talents. How could they ever be treated equally? The hallway fell into a heavy silence, and the tension between them grew palpable. Suddenly, the quiet was shattered by the sound of leather shoes scuffing against the floor, followed by a deep, commanding voice. "Is this the level of professionalism we can expect from the instructor of the University of Glendale's specialized preparatory program?" As Helen and Edmund turned to look, they saw Otto approaching with Jacob and a group of others in tow. Looking displ