Chapter 1665

In the next moment, Chandler strode in. Kelly Guthrie, the admissions director, walked just behind him. "It seems this school isn't for the students at all—it's more like the Talbot family's personal playground!" Chandler's sarcasm landed like a slap to Basil's face, and even Kelly could feel the tension building. Basil felt a shiver run down his spine under Chandler's unwavering gaze, suddenly uncertain where to put his hands or how to stand. After a long, uncomfortable pause, he wiped the cold sweat from his brow and stammered, "M-Mr. Newton, you've misunderstood. I was just disciplining a student!" "Misunderstood?" Chandler gave him a disbelieving look. "We heard your little wager loud and clear from outside. It's pretty obvious you lost and are just trying to back out now. Am I wrong?" Basil wiped more sweat from his forehead, forcing a nervous grin. "Well… kids say all kinds of things. It was just a harmless joke—nothing serious." "Mr. Talbot, I'll admit it—you've got a sil