System Revenge: From Trash Boy to Top Boss

Chapter 33

She looked at a group of students who were waiting in the wings. "These students came forward to share their experiences with Mr. Newton, and therefore they will give indisputable proof of his guilt.

Damon remained composed, his eyes fixed on Brenda. "Before you call your witnesses Miss Harrow I would like to call a couple of people to speak on my behalf. "

Brenda laughed. Her eyes quivered in disbelief. “You trust us to think that anyone would come to defend you, Mr Newton, after all the trouble you’ve caused? ”

She raised her hand in dismissal of his demand but, before she could say anything, the doors of the auditorium slid open and all faces turned back to the door.

He turned, grimaced, and took a step into the room. Behind him, a well-dressed woman in a size-suited suit stood a renowned lawyer, Mr. Howard, with his briefcase.

Brenda's eyes twinkled in shock. "What the fuck is this? " she asked, her voice nearly tingling.

Then Felix ignored her and trotted towards Damon. “I am standing here to support Mr. Newton, Ms. Harrow, ” he said confidently.

She put her hands in her lap, and spoke slowly and clearly, as she had done so many times in the past, “I am Dr. Eleanor Grayson – Dean of the School. And I am here to assure the fair conduct of this hearing.

Mr. Howard approached the table, placing his briefcase down with a thud. "I am Mr. Howard, legal counsel for Mr. Newton. And I have evidence that will refute these false charges."

A gasp swept through the auditorium. The students, teachers, and staff looked at each other in disbelief. The tide was turning.

Brenda's face was flushed with anger. "This is outrageous!" she exclaimed, her voice shrill. "You can't just barge in here and disrupt these proceedings!"

Dr. Grayson turned to her, her eyes cold. "I can and I will, Ms. Harrow. I have received reports of irregularities in this hearing, and I am here to ensure that justice is served."

Mr. Howard opened his briefcase, pulling out a stack of documents. "Let's start with the first charge, Ms. Harrow. The accusation that Mr. Newton cheated on Dr. Patel's chemistry exam."

He held up a report. "I have here a detailed analysis of Mr. Newton's exam, conducted by an independent expert. The analysis confirms that Mr. Newton's answers were correct and that there is no evidence of cheating or plagiarism."

He turned to Ms. Patel, his voice sharp. "In fact, the analysis reveals that Mr. Newton demonstrated a deep understanding of the subject matter, far beyond what is typically expected of a student at his level."

Ms. Patel's face was pale. She stammered, "That's impossible! He's just a… a scholarship student!"

Mr. Howard ignored her, turning to the next document. "I also have here a statement from a student who claims to have overheard Mr. Newton discussing the exam with a teacher before the test. This statement is false."

He held up a signed affidavit. "This student has recanted their testimony, admitting that they were pressured by Ms. Harrow to make false accusations against Mr. Newton."

Brenda's face was now crimson with rage. "This is a lie!" she shouted. "This is all a fabrication!"

Mr. Howard turned to the second charge, the accusation that Damon was running an illegal business. "I have here documentation proving that Mr. Newton's errand service complies with all school regulations," he said. "He has obtained the necessary permits and licenses, and he is operating within the bounds of the law."

He held up a copy of the school's code of conduct. "Furthermore, the code of conduct does not prohibit students from engaging in commercial activities, as long as they do not disrupt school operations or exploit other students."

He turned to Mrs. Ellis, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "Unless, of course, providing a valuable service to busy students is now considered exploitation."

Mrs. Ellis's face was flushed with embarrassment. She mumbled, "That's not what I meant."

Dr. Grayson stepped forward, her voice ringing with authority. "Now, let's address the most serious allegations: the accusations of spreading false rumors and creating a climate of distrust on campus."

She held up a file, her eyes fixed on Brenda. "I have here records of numerous instances of misconduct by teachers, including: Mr. Langley taking bribes from Xavier's group to inflate their grades. Ms. Patel is using school funds for personal expenses. And Ms. Harrow herself is skimming money from the school's budget."

A collective gasp swept through the auditorium. The students, teachers, and staff stared at Brenda in disbelief. The atmosphere in the room shifted dramatically.

Brenda's face was now ashen. She stammered, "This is… this is preposterous! These are lies! Fabrications!"

Dr. Grayson ignored her, continuing her accusations. "I also have evidence that Ms. Harrow has been manipulating student records, falsifying grades, and engaging in other unethical practices."

She turned to the audience, her voice filled with disgust. "This is a clear abuse of power, and it will not be tolerated."

The auditorium erupted in chaos. Students whispered, teachers argued, and staff members looked at each other in shock. The carefully constructed facade of Woodhurst Academy was crumbling before their eyes.

Damon remained silent throughout the proceedings, his eyes fixed on Brenda. He watched as her carefully constructed world began to fall apart, her power and authority dissolving in the face of truth.