Chapter 95

However, Oliver was no better off than Ava. Trembling uncontrollably, he asked, "Is it true? Is Josh really the top student in the nation? Are you saying that someone from the Tate family has become the top student?" "Of course it's true," Josh replied, turning around and waving for Egbert and the others to come over. Egbert and the others had mixed expressions. Jeffery and the state council official, Felix Spencer, looked confused. However, the county council official, George Crew, and the town council official, Vincent Buck, appeared especially grim, feeling responsible for Josh's current situation. When Josh introduced them to Oliver and Ava, the couple were overjoyed. They had spent their whole lives toiling on the farm and had never seen so many important figures before. Oliver recognized Egbert immediately, knowing he was the one who made all of this possible. Without hesitation, Oliver bowed deeply to express his gratitude toward Egbert. Quickly reaching out to help Oliver