Chapter 425
Chapter 425:
Fernanda suspected that something wasn’t right. There had to be some kind of trickery happening behind the scenes.
Just as expected, turmoil unfolded the morning the voting concluded. Fernanda’s tally still led the leaderboard, her votes surpassing the second-place contender by over 300,000.
The second-place contender, Hertha Hewitt, was a prominent figure from a pop group, known not only for her stunning presence but also for her exceptional talents in both singing and dancing, which had garnered her an extensive following.
Despite the fervent support and considerable investment in votes by Hertha’s supporters, they were taken aback when Fernanda, a relatively obscure figure, outstripped their beloved star. Discontent brewed early that day as they swarmed the Esaham University forum with grievances.
“A student from such a renowned institution stooping to cheating? It’s absolutely appalling!”
“Really, how desperate are you to win? What are you planning to waste the prize money on?”
“I had believed that top-tier universities in our nation adhered to the utmost standards, yet here they are, descending into petty schemes. It’s laughable!”
“Over a million votes? Honestly? If you have proof, then show it! Without it, it’s nothing but manipulation!”
Hertha’s supporters were unyielding, sparking a fiery exchange. Many from Esaham University rallied in support of Fernanda, trying to quell the uproar, but to no avail.
The frustration of Hertha’s supporters deepened; their refusal to accept any rationale was evident.
Amidst the turmoil, the incident exploded in popularity across social platforms when someone splashed out a headline, and soon “Esaham University Student Manipulating Votes” became a widespread topic.
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Amid this storm, Fernanda was summoned by Aidan to a meeting.
In the office, she found herself facing not just Aidan, but also several university administrators.
The startling incident had taken them by surprise. The buzz was all about the university, not Fernanda personally, casting a shadow over the university’s reputation.
As the controversy swirled, Aidan turned to Fernanda, his voice tinged with concern. “Fernanda, did you actually manipulate the voting results?”
With a serene expression, Fernanda locked eyes with Aidan, a slight smile playing at the corners of her mouth. “What do you believe?” she countered softly.
With innocent eyes and a voice full of irony, she made Aidan regret asking that question.
He was, after all, the first to suspect that Fernanda could have tampered with the votes.
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