Chapter 1203

Megan jumped to her feet, her expression a mix of shock and confusion. Before she could respond, Edmund's reprimand hit her with the force of a storm. "Megan, I had high hopes for you. Why would you try to frame a fellow student? Tell everyone—didn't you bring that video to me hoping I would back you up?" "I-I…" Megan stuttered, taken aback. She hadn't expected Edmund to turn on her so abruptly. "The phone belongs to you, and the video is on it," Edmund went on, his eyes locking onto hers. "If you come clean now, you might still have a chance to make things right. If not, I'll find a way to uncover the evidence myself. Think carefully about what you do next." The message was unmistakable—if Megan took the blame, Edmund would shield her from further consequences. At that moment, a sudden clapping sound reverberated from the back of the classroom. A chill ran down Edmund's spine, and an uneasy premonition gripped him. As he turned to look, he saw Otto standing in the doorway. Edmu