chapter 048 You're Not Worth It

"""James spoke in a hushed tone, his head lowered, "I've merely been acting in accordance withadhering to the rulesregulations. This scumbagmiscreant has accumulatedchalked up 37 hours of unauthorized absences. According to school regulationsAs per the school's rules, he shouldought to be expelled,"" James said softly, his head lowered.

The."A girl with vibrant purple hair quickly chimed in, ""That's right,.was quick to back him up, "Indeed. His habitual truancy reflects poorly on our institution. He has skipped classes so many times, reflecting extremely negatively on the school. He should be expelled!""

Afterdeserves expulsion!"Upon hearing thistheir words, the principal's face turned ashen.

""drained of color."What did you just say? Shut your mouths!utter? Silence! Are you aware of Mr. Phillips' identity? Do you know who Mr. Phillips is? Do you thinkpresume you can afford to offend him? I think the daresay it's you two of youwho are the ones who want to be fired!""courting dismissal!" The principal shouted directlyprincipal's voice thundered, directed at James and the girl.

UnderThe wrath of the principal's anger,principal caused James and the purple-haired girl with purple hair trembledto tremble in fear, their. Their faces paleturned ashen, and they dared not say anything further, keepingutter another word, their heads down.

lowered.They never expectedhad not anticipated the principal to get so angry for Eric's sake.

""principal's vehement defense of Eric."If you don't want to be expelled, apologizewish to avoid expulsion, extend an apology to Mr. Phillips right away!""immediately!" The principal's face hardenedwas set in a stern expression as he spoke coldly.

issued the cold command.Neither James andnor the girl with purple hair didn't daredared to disobey and obediently walked up todefy him. They meekly approached Eric. Compared to, their previous arrogance, they were nowearlier bravado completely subdued.extinguished. They weren'twere not fools either. Seeing even. Observing the principal treatprincipal's deference towards Eric with such respect, they knew thisrealized that Eric must have a terrifying background.

be a figure of significant influence.They realized they had clearly picked a fight with the wrong person to mess with this time.

""."I just said you're not qualifiedtold you earlier that you lack the authority to expel me. Now doDo you believe me?"" Eric now?" Eric's lips curled into a half-smile as he stared at the two of them with a half-smile.

Afterduo.Upon hearing Eric's words, James and the girl with purple hair-haired girl looked even more displeased.

""disgruntled."Eric, we...we apologize to you,"" James and the girl with purple hair said softly, keeping," they mumbled, their heads down.

""lowered. "What did you say? I can'tcouldn't hear you,""," Eric frowned.

James and the girl with purple hair grittedGritting their teeth, James and the girl with purple hair raised their voices, continuing, """We apologize to you, sorry.""

"".""So, you apologize to me. But I'm sorry, I don't accept it,""," Eric sneered.

Upon hearingretorted with a sneer.Hearing Eric's responserefusal, James and the girl with purple hair twitched at the corners of their eyes, their faces becoming even more grimgrowing grimmer. They neverhadn't expected Eric to say that.

reject their apology.At this momentpoint, the principal stepped forward and said, ""interjected, "Since Mr. Phillips doesn't accept your apology, letconsider this be the endtermination of your positionsroles in the Student Council.""

After."Upon hearing this, James'sJames' face had turned ashen.a sickly pallor. He had workedstrived hard to becomesecure his position as the Minister of Education in the student council, and now it was all gone?

The same went for the girl with purple hair. was in a similar predicament. She had worked harddiligently to become the Deputy Minister of Education, only to lose it like this?

all so abruptly?But the principal had made thehis decision, and there was nothing they could say.

At this moment, they finallywere left with no room for protest.Regret began to regret, they regreted helpingseep in. They regretted assisting Luis from the External Liaison Department, and regreted causing trouble forthey regretted crossing paths with Eric.

Unfortunately,But it was too late for regrets now!

"""Mr. Phillips, are you satisfied with this resolution?""?" the principal asked, smiling.

""a smile playing on his lips."It's okaysatisfactory, but I dislikefind the bureaucratic naturebureaucracy of the student council distasteful. I hope you, Principal, will undertake its reform it,""," Eric replied casually.

""Good!responded nonchalantly."Excellent! I will definitelycertainly reform it! As for those with problemswho are problematic... The students who deserve to be dismissedwarrant dismissal will be dismissed, and those who deservemerit punishment will be punished,"" nodded," the principal.

affirmed with a nod.James and the girl with purple hair, who were standing onoff to the side, were already taken abackstunned by thisthe unfolding scene. They couldn't imagine how terrifyingfathom the extent of Eric's identity could be, daringinfluence, bold enough to orderdictate terms to the principal around in such a superior tone, and the principal obediently , who complied.

"" without hesitation."Principal, I'll go totake my leave for class first,""now," Eric saidannounced before turning aroundon his heel and walkingheading towards the classroom.

The class was currently in sessionprogress, and Eric enteredslipped in through the back door without attractingdrawing the teacher's attention. The teacher had already received notice frombeen instructed by the principal asking them not to botherdisturb Eric, let alone reportrecord his absence.

The The class concluded swiftly.Post-class quickly ended.

After class, Eric walkedmade his way directly to Sharon's seat.

"""Sharon, how's your aunt's treatment going?""progressing?" Eric asked.

""inquired."The hospital has already scheduled the surgery, it will take place for tomorrow,""," Sharon said, withreplied, a smile ongracing her face.

"""That's good,""," Eric nodded.

"" in approval."Eric, I'm really luckytruly fortunate to receive help fromhave the support of a bigpowerful conglomerate like the Power Group,""," Sharon said happily.

expressed her joy.Sharon didn't knowwas oblivious to the fact that it was Eric she should be grateful for meeting Eric because thanking, as he was the one helping her with orchestrating all of this.

""Yeah,""the help."Indeed," Eric smiled as well.

""replied with a smile."Oh, Eric, why didn'twere you come toabsent from class this morning? Was there something going on?""urgent?" Sharon asked earnestly.

""with genuine concern."I did have some thingsmatters to take care of,""attend to," Eric touchedresponded, touching his nose.

At thisthat moment, the female classmate sittinggirl seated next to Sharon smiled, her classmate, flashed a knowing smile and spoke up:

""broke the silence. "You two have been gettingseem to be growing quite close lately, are. Are you two dating?""

The girl speaking?" she asked. This was Maria, Sharon's roommate and friend.

Sharon blushed and said, ""Maria, stop making things up, we're just friends!""

""Sharon, you're so pretty, you could find someone wealthy, someone like Eric clearly has no future, it would be difficult for him to support you and give you happiness,"" Maria said.

After hearing these words, Eric's expression slightly darkened. To be honest, Eric despised people like Maria who only cared about status. He didn't say anything because she was confidante. Sharon's friend.

Originally, Eric wasn't planning to say anything, just pretending he didn't hear it. But unexpectedly, Maria looked up at Eric and said, ""Eric, I hope you have some self-awareness cheeks flushed a rosy hue as she quickly retorted, "Maria, don't be ridiculous. We're just friends."Maria, undeterred, continued, "Sharon, you're beautiful. You could easily attract someone wealthy. Someone like Eric, who clearly lacks prospects, would struggle to provide for you and ensure your happiness."Upon hearing these words, a shadow fell across Eric's face. Truth be told, he held a deep disdain for people like Maria, who placed such importance on status. He chose to remain silent, however, out of respect for Sharon's friendship with Maria.Eric had initially decided to ignore Maria's comments, but she unexpectedly turned her attention to him. "Eric, I hope you realize your place and stop bothering Sharon. You're not worthy of our class president!""

Eric furrowed his brows for," she declared.A flicker of annoyance crossed Eric's face before he responded with a moment and then smirked, saying, ""smirk, "Maria, how docan you knowbe so sure I have no future? How do you know I'm not good enough for Sharon?""

""?"Maria retorted, her voice dripping with disdain, "Eric, do Iyou really need me to sayspell it out? You come from a single-parent family. ManyMost of our classmates in our class know that you work summer jobs and rely on scholarships to pay for school,"" Maria said disdainfully.

Maria."She continued, """And Sharon, she's beautiful and smart, and manyintelligent. Many of our classmates are pursuingvying for her.

"" attention.""Maria! That's enough! We're just friends,""Enough!" Sharon pulled oninterjected, tugging at Maria's arm.

Then, Sharon She then turned her head to Eric and said, "", "Eric, don't be angry aboutlet Maria.""

Because Maria upset you."Maria's words had just spoken loudly, manybeen loud enough to attract the attention of their classmates around them heard her comment

. A female classmate sittinggirl seated behind Sharon also spoke up, ""chimed in, "Eric, Maria isMaria's right. You, a poor person with nothing.""

."For a while, manythe classmates around startedbegan discussing where they would to eat.

Naturally,their lunch plans, but the discussionconversation soon turned back to Eric and Sharon. The consensus was about howthat Eric wasn't worthywas unworthy of Sharon, and some of the comments were even more offensive.

derogatory.In the eyes of their classmates, Sharon was a beautiful, excelled academically, and had gifted girl with a good character, while Eric was justmerely a poor personboy from a disadvantaged family.

After hearingbackground. Hearing these words, Eric's face grew darker.

Eric's good friend, Big Teddy, couldn'texpression darkened further.Unable to bear it any longer.

, Eric's good friend, Big Teddy stood up directly, rose from his seat and shouted, "". "What nonsense are you all talking aboutspouting?! Do you even know who Eric is? He's the person who anonymously donated ten million dollars to the school before! And you think you're worthy to make fun of Eric?""

""What? Is he the mysterious tycoon who donated ten million dollars to the school? Hahaha!""

As soon asmock him?"The moment Big Teddy spoke, instead of diffusing the situation for Eric, the whole class burstfinished his sentence, the classroom erupted into laughter.

"" "Haha, Big Teddy, you must be joking. Can Eric really come up with ten million dollars? He struggles to even come up with a thousand dollars!""

""!""If he can come up with ten million dollars, I'll write my name backwardcurse my own name!""

The!" one of the classmates burst into added, prompting another round of laughter.

No one believed that Eric was the mysterious tycoonbenefactor who had donated ten million dollarssuch a large sum to the school.

""You...you...""

Big Teddy, seeing that everyonehis words were not only didn't believe himdisbelieved but also ridiculed him even more, stomped his feetfoot in anger, not knowingfrustration, at a loss for what to do.

next.Maria sarcastically, with a sarcastic tone, said, """Big Teddy, even if you're Eric's friend, you don't have to lie for him like this.""

"".""I'm not lying!""!" Big Teddy's face turned beet red.

"""Not lying? Do you think we believe you?""?" Maria sneered.

"""Big Teddy, let it go,""," Eric turned back and gavesignaled to Big Teddy a signal, telling, urging him to stop.

Big Teddy could only nod.

Seeing so many in response.Sharon watched as her classmates criticizingcriticized Eric, made Sharon appear anxious.

At the same time, Sharona wave of anxiety washing over her. She also felt somea surge of anger towards Maria.

"""Eric...it's all my fault. I caused everyone to criticize you,""," Sharon looked guilty.

Sharon wanted to speak up for Eric, but she didn't know what to say to resolve everyone's negative opinions."said, guilt evident in
Chapter 049 I'm Treating"""Sharon, it's fine."" Eric smiled at her to reassure her.

Then, Eric looked down at Maria.

""Maria, what you know may not necessarily be the truth. For Sharon's sake, I won't argue with you this time. But remember, judging someone solely on their wealth will make you regret it,"" Eric said coldly.

After saying this, Eric turned and went back to his seat.

""Do I need your lecturing?"" Maria said disdainfully.

Once Eric returned to his seat, Big Teddy looked guilty and said, ""Eric, I'm really sorry. Ivoice.She wanted to defend Eric, but she was at a loss for words, unsure of how to counteract the negativity that had filled the room.