Chapter 67

That night, Yasmin received an official notice from the school that Ursula had been nominated for direct admission to the PhD program. There would also be a public conference to present Ursula's academic credentials. She was stunned for a few seconds. The issue hadn't even been resolved yet, but the school had already made the decision on its own. Then, she realized that they were afraid that she would object. So, those people decided to take the initiative and make sure everyone saw Ursula's overall qualifications as sufficient for the PhD spot. This way, she wouldn't have the chance to object. Yasmin's expression darkened. Those people really thought she was a pushover. … The next day, the lecture hall was packed. Most of the attendees were younger students who hoped to secure the nomination for themselves in the future. "Yasmin, what are you doing here?" A faculty member stopped Yasmin. "Isn't this a public conference? Am I not allowed to attend?" Yasmin asked. The teacher s