The whole students watched as Casey Ford was being escorted out of the auditorium by her bodyguard. The place gradually fell into an uneasy silence.Mr. Gerald was left standing alone at the front, looking visibly shaken. His face had lost its color, and beads of sweat formed on his forehead. He glanced nervously at the administrators, who were now looking at him with stern expressions.Dr. Robertson cleared his throat, breaking the silence. "Mr. Gerald, the evidence provided by Franklin, along with your own unsubstantiated claims, leaves us with no choice but to address your misconduct. This institution upholds integrity and honesty above all else, and it seems you have violated these principles."Mr. Gerald tried to defend himself. "Dr. Robertson, please, there must be some misunderstanding. I... I was only trying to protect the integrity of our examination process. I never intended for things to escalate like this."Mrs. Johnson stepped forward. "Mr. Gerald, it's clear that you con
Casey Ford was still in a state of anger and humiliation as she left the environment of Blue Hill College.Her private security quickly ushered her into a waiting black limo car. The ride was quiet for a few minutes.On the way to the private hangar, one of her security, Alec, turned to her. "Miss Ford, we've arranged for a private flight to take you back home. The plane will be ready for takeoff in an hour."Casey nodded, her eyes distant. "Thank you, Alec."Alec hesitated for a moment before speaking again. "Miss Ford, if there's anything you need, or anyone you want us to handle, just let us know. We're here for you."Casey looked at him, her eyes narrowing slightly. "You mean, if I want to deal with anyone who crossed me back there?"Alec nodded, trying to gauge her mood. "Yes, ma'am. We can take care of any... business you need us to."Casey sighed, running a hand through her hair. "I'm so angry, Alec. They all turned against me. Those administrators, the students... Franklin hum
Daisy Bernard arrived home from Blue Hill College feeling a deep sense of sorrow and worry. The day's events had left her shaken, and now, to make matters worse, she hadn't heard from her boyfriend, Richmond Wright, for several hours. She tried calling him multiple times, but there was no answer. With each call that went unanswered, her anxiety grew. She couldn't understand why he wasn't picking up or at least texting her back.And now, the call wasn't even going through.Sitting on her bed, Daisy felt a wave of despair wash over her. She had already faced public humiliation today, and now the silence from Richmond was making everything worse. She buried her face in her hands, feeling tears welling up. Just as she was about to try calling him again, her phone rang. The screen displayed an unknown number.Hesitating for a moment, Daisy wiped her eyes and answered the call, her voice shaky. "Hello?"There was a brief pause before a familiar voice spoke, "Daisy, it's Richmond."Her heart
After Richmond Wright disconnected the call with Daisy, he leaned back in his luxurious suite at the Silver Sand Hotel.He had made up his mind to move on from Daisy and focus on Casey Ford. He wanted to make sure she had the best experience in his hotel.After making this decision, Richmond reached out to his hotel manager, James, to make the necessary arrangements for his upcoming guest."James, I need you to prepare everything for an important visitor," Richmond instructed. "Make sure it's perfect. I want this place to be a memorable experience for her."James, who is always eager to please his boss and the hotel's wealthy clientele, listened attentively. "Of course, Mr. Wright. We'll make sure everything is taken care of. Could you please provide me with specific instructions on what you'd like us to arrange?"Richmond considered for a moment, then began outlining his requirements. "First, I want the Presidential Suite prepared. It should be immaculate and stocked with the finest
Franklin and Conor drove towards the Golden Gate Hotel, now rebranded as Empire State Hotel.The decision for Franklin to buy this hotel had been impulsive, fueled by the betrayal he felt when he discovered Daisy cheating on him with Richmond Wright.It was the same day he had come to the hotel to deliver food, only to stumble upon the devastating scene.In a fit of anger and heartbreak, he decided to purchase the hotel under his family name.Franklin had planned to officially open the hotel tomorrow, which was one of the key reasons he came to check on the final preparations and ensure everything was in order.They pulled up to the entrance, the new staff were bustling about, putting the final touches on the preparations for tomorrow's evening event.Conor parked the car and got out, opening the door for Franklin. "Here we are, sir." Franklin stepped out of the car and took a deep breath. "Just a few days ago, this place was the scene of one of the worst days of my life."They walke
Back at Silver Sand Hotel, Richmond Wright quickly got dressed, adjusting his suit jacket and checking his reflection in the mirror.He took a deep breath, steeling himself for the upcoming meeting with Casey Ford. He made his way to the parking lot to welcome Casey and her entourage.Casey had arrived in a sleek limo black car, and as the door opened, Richmond stepped forward with a charming smile. "Casey, welcome! I'm so glad you could make it," he greeted her warmly, extending his hand to help her out of the car.Casey stepped out, looking around with an air of curiosity and relief. "Richmond, it's good to see you," she replied, a small smile playing on her lips. "This place looks amazing already."Richmond chuckled, "Wait until you see the inside. We've prepared the Presidential Suite for you. I think you'll love it."Richmond made sure that Casey's security and driver were comfortable, arranging for them to have access to a separate lounge area and providing refreshments.He want
After ensuring everything was in order for the grand opening of the Empire State Hotel tomorrow, Franklin decided it was time to retire for the day and get some much-needed rest.He had been thoroughly impressed with the work Mr. Hughes and his team had done to prepare the hotel for its big debut.The attention to detail was impeccable, from the lavish decorations to the seamless coordination of the staff.Mr. Hughes approached Franklin with a warm smile. "Mr. Franklin, we've prepared the CEO Suite for you. It's one of our finest, offering the best view of the city. I'm sure you'll find it comfortable and relaxing."Franklin nodded appreciatively. "Thank you, Mr. Hughes. I could use a good rest after today. It's been quite a day."Mr. Hughes gestured towards Conor, who had been by Franklin's side throughout the day. "We've also arranged an exquisite suite for your butler, Conor. He deserves a good rest as well. Tomorrow is going to be a big day for all of us."Conor smiled, clearly gr
Meanwhile, at Mercy Care Clinic Daisy Bernard was still sitting in the sterile, white-walled office of Dr. Collins Stephen, feeling a mix of disbelief and fear.The doctor had just confirmed her worst suspicion—she was pregnant.She struggled to process the reality of the situation.To make matters worse, Richmond Wright had broken up with her just a few hours ago, and now she was carrying his child.Dr. Stephen had been kind and professional, explaining the options and next steps she could take. But Daisy barely heard him. Her mind was racing, thoughts tumbling over one another.How could this have happened? And more importantly, what was she going to do now?After leaving Mercy Care Clinic, Daisy Bernard felt overwhelmed. The news of her pregnancy was still sinking in, and she couldn't face going home. She didn't want to deal with her family right now; she knew they'd be worried and possibly judgmental. Instead, she decided to visit her friends, Emily and Jessica, at their apartment