Chapter 488

"I thought it was just for regular early admission..."

The people around Yolanda craned their necks, whispering in shock. "I can't believe a professor from Eclara University's Genius Program is coming in person."

This was a top-tier program at a top-tier university, producing some of the world's leading talents. Due to its special nature and extremely high standards, the Genius Program accepted only a limited number of students each year. Last year, they had only accepted two, both from Eclara High School. To think this year's recruit was from Eclara High again—it truly was the best high school in Eclara City.

"Excuse me, everyone, I have to meet some important people,” Yolanda said, unable to contain her excitement, a wide smile on her face. "Why don't you all have a seat and a cup of coffee?"

"Of course." The reporters were more than happy to witness the top scorer's admission into the Genius Program firsthand. They found a prime spot to sit down.

As they settled in, they noticed the group at the next table. Hey, wasn't that Jimmie Tate's sister, Juniper Payne?

They remembered the online rumors about her sleeping during the exam and doodling caricatures of the entire exam hall. What was her score, they wondered?

While Yolanda's reputation wasn't great, the title of top scorer would change everything. But if Juniper, the sister of a famous actor, couldn't even get into a community college... it would be embarrassing not just for her, but for Jimmie himself.

Sure enough, netizens were already starting to ask about Juniper's score.

[What was Juniper's score?]

[If she did well, they would have announced it already. No announcement means she bombed, obviously.]

[Don't tell me she really didn't even get into a community college?]

[What good student sleeps and draws during an exam? How can someone as smart

as Jimmie Tate have such an unreliable sister? Are they even related?]

[Don't worry, rumor has it Jimmie already used his connections to get her into a school.]

[What? He pulled strings? Is there any fairness left?]

[With Jimmie's status, pulling strings would be easy!]

[Jimmie, what are you doing! Your lifelong reputation, ruined by this sister!]

[Boycott Jimmie Tate, boycott privilege. If I stand by and watch today, tomorrow when disaster strikes me, no one will stand up for me.]

[So, what was her score?]

"Juniper, hello, I'm a reporter from Timespan Weekly..." A male reporter with a buzz cut cleared his throat and lowered his voice. Would you mind if I asked you a question?"

“I would mind,” Juniper said coolly, nibbling on a small cake, her eyes lazily flicking

up to reject him without a second thought.

“But I haven't even asked the question yet." The reporter forced a smile, the words catching in his throat.

"I wouldn't be comfortable

answering any question" Juniper

ked up leaning back slightly her

gaze turning cold and her voice

laced with ice.

“You—” The reporter's ego was trampled on by Juniper's blunt refusal. His face turned ashen.

Reporters from other publications snickered. “She's the actor's sister. Who cares if she got a zero? Someone will always bail her out!"

"Be careful trying to use Juniper for

clout. Jimmie might come after you," another reporter chimed in "The last who spread rumors about he is still tied up in a lawsuit with him!"

"Rumors?" The reporter from Timespan Weekly clenched his fists. "If it's the truth,

on what grounds can he sue?"