I was speechless, just like that of the spelling bee ceremony.
“Carol, this is quite a serious accusation,” the dean said, folding his arms across his chest. “This is hardly the time and place for a scene.”
“I have proof that Judy doesn’t deserve this reward,” Carol said, stopping next to me. “She is a fake… a fraud.”
I was stunned and speechless.
I know everybody was waiting for me to say something in my own defense, but I couldn’t. I was numb and confused. I couldn’t believe this was happening.
The dean also seemed to be at a loss.
He soon cleared his throat and straightened his posture.
“How about we speak in my office,” he finally stated. “It would be better if we did this more privately.”
“Fine by me,” Carol said, narrowing her eyes as she glared at me. “I would be hap
