Chapter 92
Sophia Sullivan's eyes blazed with sharp intensity.
Her fingers trembled slightly.
So that was it.
The top interview score was rigged after all.
Amelia Roscente quickly pulled out her phone, snapping several photos of their retreating figures.
In the frame, Alexander Laurent turned slightly, his tall silhouette casting Sophia completely in shadow.
The angle was perfectly deceptive, mimicking an intimate embrace.
This trip was worth it.
Amelia sneered, putting her phone away. Sophia brought this on herself.
She returned to her car and opened her laptop, fingers flying across the keyboard.
The official MIT complaint email address appeared on screen.
She uploaded the photos, attaching a righteous accusation: "...To uphold academic integrity, we request the university re-evaluate the admission decision."
Sent anonymously.
She simultaneously updated a forum post.
The scandal between the top graduate exam scorer and the genius professor instantly went viral.
The post skyrocketed to the top of the trending list.
["Academic Sirens Return, Turning Fair Admissions Into a Joke"]
["No Room for Meritocracy Under Academic Oligarchs"]
["Photo Evidence: How Long Will MIT Stay Silent?"]
["Revoke Sophia Sullivan's Admission! Expel Alexander Laurent!"]
["If We Stay Silent Today, Who Will Speak For Us Tomorrow?"]
["Doxx Her! Make Her Socially Pariah!"]
...
Olivia Lopez was sipping milk tea when the notification popped up.
She choked, coughing violently.
Her hands shook as she scrolled through the comments, her face paling.
"This is bad..."
She immediately closed the app and called Sophia.
Sophia was organizing lab materials.
She answered the phone, her pen still in hand, leaving a long ink streak across her thesis.
"You and my brother were photographed! The whole internet is attacking you!"
Olivia's voice trembled with urgency.
Sophia clicked the link.
A blurry photo paired with vicious text stabbed into her vision like a poisoned dagger.
Her fingers turned icy, barely able to grip the phone.
"Mimi? Are you okay?"
Olivia's anxious call pulled her back to reality.
"...I'm fine."
"Don't mind those keyboard warriors! My brother will definitely handle this!"
The call had just ended when Alexander's call came through.
"The university has formed an investigation team." His voice was calm and steady. "Someone is intentionally creating public opinons to undermine your achievement."
Sophia listened silently.
"Professor Eleanor Watson has personally vouched for you. She demands a thorough investigation."
The image of the stern female professor surfaced in her mind.
A slight smile touched her lips unconsciously.
"Thank you."
"Feeling better?" Alexander asked softly.
"Yes."
"Excellence is never a crime." He paused. "Don't be afraid. The truth will come out."
Sophia's ears felt warm. "Okay."
...
The next day, the trending list was completely different.
Sophia's test video swept across the internet.
The girl on camera was composed and sharp, every answer precise and incisive.
["Is this brain for real? I listened three times and still didn't get it!"]
["No way to cheat an MIT interview! I've taken it twice, I know!"]
["Am I the only one noticing her looks? What a goddess!"]
["They look perfect together! Hope no one minds if I ship them secretly..."]