Chapter 423
Chapter 423:
Yelena, noticing them, quickly stepped aside to make room.
Sonya, however, too focused on her pursuit, failed to notice the approaching staff. Before anyone could warn her, she collided directly with the heavy speaker. The sudden impact sent the equipment toppling to the floor with a loud crash.
The staff stumbled back, turning their attention to the fallen speaker.
“Oh no! The speaker!” they exclaimed in horror.
The commotion grew louder, drawing the attention of the administrative director. Hearing the disturbance, he stormed into the area, his expression darkening when he spotted the prized speaker lay in pieces. The administrative director’s face went pale, and for a moment, he looked as if he might faint.
The stereo set had been a prestigious gift, donated to the school by the Barton Group. At the time, its sudden arrival had sparked curiosity and speculation—why would such a renowned company donate something so specific? Rumors swirled that the set was none other than the Ultimate model from Swedish audio manufacturer Transmission Audio, a product celebrated as the pinnacle of sound engineering. Its reputation for unparalleled clarity and craftsmanship made it a prized possession, and the school had gratefully accepted the donation.
Since then, the stereo set had been treated like a rare artifact. Reserved exclusively for significant events, it remained meticulously maintained and rarely moved, its glossy surface still as pristine as the day it arrived.
The administrative director’s gaze hardened, and his voice boomed with fury. “What happened here? Who’s responsible for this disaster p>
All at once, every finger pointed in unison at Sonya.
Sonya, still reeling from the crash, looked around in shock. Her legs felt weak, and she began trembling under the weight of their accusations. “It wasn’t me!” she blurted out, frantically waving her hands. “I swear, it wasn’t me p>
𝙈𝙞𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙙𝙧𝙖𝙛𝙩: ⲅ𝖺𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝗍𝖊𝗅𝘀⸱𝖼𝗈𝗆
“Are you calling us all blind? I clearly saw you crash into it p>
“That’s right!” someone in the crowd chimed in. “We all saw it p>
Sonya’s mind raced, her face pale as her defense crumbled.
For a moment, she seemed lost, but then an idea sparked in her eyes. Desperation hardened her voice as she pointed at Yelena. “It was her!” Sonya shouted. “She pushed me—that’s why I crashed into it p>
Yelena, standing a few steps away, crossed her arms and raised an eyebrow. Her calm demeanor contrasted sharply with Sonya’s frantic accusation.
“I pushed you?” Yelena repeated, her tone edged with disbelief. “Do you have any evidence to support that claim p>
Sonya faltered, her confidence wavering as Yelena continued. “You were chasing me, Sonya. I was in front, and you were behind me. How exactly could I push you p>
For a moment, Sonya hesitated, realizing her accusation didn’t add up.
As if that mattered. That wasn’t going to stop Sonya.
Sonya clenched her teeth, shooting daggers at Yelena with her eyes. “It was you! You’re the reason why I’m here in the first place p>
Yelena let out a soft laugh, shaking her head.
“My, my! Your logic is impeccable,” she said dryly. “If you tripped, would you also blame the Earth for spinning p>
“Yelena, stop with your nonsense!” Sonya shouted, her voice rising. “This is your fault, and you know it p>
Yelena barely acknowledged her outburst, her attention turning to the administrative director.
“Sir,” she said calmly. “I think this situation raises a more important question. Why is someone unrelated to the event backstage? She clearly doesn’t belong here and seems intent on causing trouble p>
The administrative director’s face darkened, and he fixed Sonya with a stern glare. “Are you a student here? Which school are you from?” he demanded. “And why are you here at all p>