Chapter 1085

Josefina was perched at her desk in the classroom, sifting through the submissions her classmates had sent in via the school app. Everything was ticking along just fine until the door flung open and two people barged in.

Lydia and Joelle stormed in, visibly worked up about something. Lydia was trying to coax Joelle into leaving. "Come on, Joelle, let's just drop it and go."

But Joelle wasn't budging. "I'm not leaving until I get some answers!"

She marched right up to Josefina, leaning in close with a determined look. Instinctively, Josefina leaned back, grateful for the wheels on her chair that let her glide smoothly away from Joelle's intense stance.

"If you've got something to say, just spill it. But if you're here to throw a tantrum, you're barking up the wrong tree," Josefina said, her voice calm and collected.

Joelle was relentless. "Josefina, both Lydia and I submitted our info on the app. Why didn't we get the nod? I mean, put me aside for a sec—what about Lydia? She was third in the last exam!"

Josefina glanced over at Lydia, who managed a sheepish smile. "Joelle, let's just let it go," Lydia mumbled.

Even though Josefina didn't know Lydia well, she saw right through the charade. It was clear Joelle was being the voice for Lydia's complaints.

“Did you miss the requirements listed when you were submitting your info?" Josefina asked coolly. "Approval isn't just about grades. Grades show your skills, but they don't paint the whole picture of who you are."

Lydia's eyes flashed with irritation, though she quickly masked it. Was Josefina implying she had no integrity? Lydia felt her temper rising; that wasn't who she was at all!

"Josefina, are you saying Lydia's got no integrity?" Joelle asked, looking at Lydia. "She just called you out."

The students gathered around, eager to witness the drama, burst into laughter.

"Looks like Joelle and Lydia have some beef, huh? Haha!”

Lydia's face turned a shade of red, but she forced a smile. "Joelle, come on, don't twist her words. Josefina didn't mean it like that."

"But she said you lacked integrity," Joelle pressed, her earnestness almost comical. Lydia tried to pull Joelle away. "Joelle, seriously, let's just go."

Joelle paused, the situation finally clicking into place. She realized why they were really there.

"Josefina, why didn't either of us get approved?” Joelle demanded, her frustration spilling over.

"The reason's pretty straightforward.

You two just don't want to face it Josefina replied standing up so everyone outside could hearcher loud and clear.

"I've said it before: I'm not choosing people for the medical club based on grades alone. It's about the whole package. Lydia, you lost points in last year's practicals and made the same mistakes this year. How am supposed to approve you?"

Lydia's cheeks went crimson. She hadn't anticipated Josefina bringing that up. It was a sore spot for her.

Josefina turned to Joelle. "And as

for you, Joelle, it's all spelled out. Do

I really need to say it? You're

impulsive, quick to anger, and attack without knowing the full story Inviting you into the medical@lub would be like bringing in a ticking time bomb."

A voice from the hallway chimed in: "Well said!"

"Joelle's being used as a pawn and doesn't even realize it."

"If people like her got into the medical club, it'd ruin its reputation."

"Joelle, how could you even dare to ask? Who gave you the courage?"

"I bet it was Bridget Jones giving her some of that courage, haha!"

The laughter from outside grew louder, and Joelle, fuming, shouted back, "Shut up, all of you!"