CHAPTER FIFTY-SEVEN. THE GAME CHANGER.

Professor Hamilton's announcement sent a wave of shock and murmurs rippling through the class. Students exchanged glances, some in disbelief, others in anger, but the professor remained indifferent, his expression cold and unyielding.

He continued, his tone dripping with a cold finality, announced, "The highest donor will be the best student in my course." He paused, letting the shock settle in before adding with an air of absolute authority, "And my decision is final."

Despite the rising tension and the clear discontent, he seemed utterly uninterested in their protests, his focus solely on the twisted plan he had set in motion.

Students argued in disbelief and anger, their voices clashing in heated debate.

"This is ridiculous! How can you judge us by money and not our work?" one student shouted, slamming his hand on the desk.

"Yeah, this is completely unfair! We’ve worked hard all semester!" another added, her voice trembling with frustration.

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