Chapter 89: Sugar Mommy’s Game

After executing his plan, Tom smiled with malicious satisfaction.

Being kept by a sugar mommy for financial support, engaging in inappropriate, scandalous lifestyles, combined with blatant academic cheating... With all these charges stacked against him, Julian would undoubtedly be expelled from the university in disgrace.

Inside the lecture hall, students were idly browsing the university forum on their phones when sudden gasps echoed out:

"Holy crap! Julian Vance is actually being kept by a wealthy sugar mommy?!"

"Everyone, go check the forum right now!"

In an instant, students across the entire Capital University campus flocked to the school’s online portal. The top-trending thread sat boldly at the very top:

#Shocking! Julian Vance is being kept by a wealthy sugar mommy!#

"Now I finally understand why Julian is still able to drive a multi-million-dollar luxury hypercar after supposedly cutting ties with the Vance family. It turns out he’s being financially kept by a sugar mommy! That explains everything."

"Wait, didn’t you guys look at the attached photos? The woman keeping Julian looks breathtakingly gorgeous from behind, and her outfits make her look quite young and stylish. Honestly... it doesn’t sound half bad to be kept by a woman who is both fabulously wealthy and stunningly gorgeous."

"No wonder Julian has been completely ignoring Natasha lately—he already hooked up with a billionaire sugar mommy."

"Damn... when will it be my turn to be kept by a wealthy sugar mommy?!"

The surrounding students began chattering loudly, their faces filled with unadulterated awe and deep envy.

After all, any woman capable of casually funding a luxury hypercar worth hundreds of millions of dollers for her kept partner had to possess unimaginable, astronomical wealth! Especially considering that this wealthy patron was apparently quite young and attractive.

Damn... They secretly wished they could be kept by a partner like that too!

As Tom listened to the surrounding students’ excited discussions, the more he listened, the more wrong everything felt. Surprisingly, none of them were looking down on Julian for being a kept man; instead, their tones were dripping with sheer envy, jealousy, and admiration...

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Standing nearby, the Head of Academic Affairs had also pulled up the Capital University forum on his phone to inspect the trending scandal.

"Absurd..."

"This is completely, utterly outrageous!"

"As a student representing our prestigious Capital University, to commit academic fraud and be publicly exposed as a kept gigolo... this is an absolute disgrace to our entire institution!" the Head of Academic Affairs stammered in absolute fury, his face flushing red.

If this scandalous news leaked out into the broader academic and corporate world, it would severely tarnish the glorious reputation of Capital University.

"President Vance," the Head of Academic Affairs turned to Siana Vance, his expression solemn. "Tell me... in your expert opinion, what do you think is the most appropriate way for the university to handle a student like Julian Vance?"

Siana Vance pursed her lips tightly. Even back within the Vance family household, Julian had always been a habitual liar and troublemaker who pulled all sorts of malicious stunts targeting Leo. Perhaps because Julian had grown up in the rough countryside without proper moral education, his fundamental character was genuinely deeply flawed.

If Julian misbehaved at home, their family could still tolerate and indulge him. But she had never expected Julian to be brazen enough to commit outright academic fraud at a top-tier institution like Capital University.

"I am truly sorry, Director Lock. It is entirely because our Vance family failed to educate Julian properly that he turned out like this and committed such a disgraceful act," Siana said with a heavy, apologetic sigh.

"Director Lock, according to the official school by laws, you should handle Julian however you see fit. I won’t say another word on his behalf."

If Julian was expelled from Capital University in disgrace, she would quietly arrange for him to enroll in some other decent school. Or, if Julian didn’t want to study anymore, she could just provide financial support for him to live quietly. After all, given Julian’s mediocre academic foundation exposed today, he would never be able to secure a respectable corporate job in the future anyway.

The Head of Academic Affairs offered a tight, relieved smile. "President Vance, I am deeply relieved to hear you say that."

"Please, come inside the lecture hall with me," the Head of Academic Affairs invited, leading Siana Vance directly through the double doors into the packed amphitheater.

Walking straight toward Julian’s row, Siana Vance stopped right beside him.

She lowered her voice, whispering in a disappointed tone, "Julian... just listen to Leo’s advice and honestly confess to everyone that you cheated on the exam."

Julian raised an eyebrow calmly, looking up at her. "Miss Vance, are you really so eager to assume that I achieved my exam score through cheating?"

A sharp pang of pain stabbed at Siana Vance’s chest when she caught the cold, distant, utterly detached look in Julian’s eyes as he stared at her.

"Julian," Siana said, biting her lower lip hard, "I know your true academic capabilities better than anyone; you could never have achieved such a near-perfect score on your own."

In her mind, the first-place spot rightfully belonged to Leo.

"Tsk," Julian shook his head, letting out a cold, mocking laugh.

"Miss Vance, we have already officially severed all ties. I, Julian Vance, am certainly not someone you have the qualification to lecture or teach anymore."

Siana stared at Julian, a profound hurt welling up in her eyes. "Julian... is it really necessary for you to treat me with such freezing coldness?"

"What do you think?" Julian sneered.

"I have already completely severed ties with your Vance family. Siana Vance, mind your own damn business and stay out of my life."

Siana Vance felt an overwhelming wave of suffocating frustration crash over her chest.

At that moment, someone near the back rows shouted out angrily:

"Strictly investigate Julian Vance’s cheating thoroughly!"

Instantly, several other students influenced by the rumor joined in, shouting in loud agreement:

"Strictly investigate Julian Vance’s cheating!"

"Expel the academic fraud!"

Standing near the podium, Deputy Director Abraham looked deeply conflicted, sweating nervously as he wasn’t quite sure how to de-escalate the volatile situation.

Right at that chaotic moment, Principal Smith pushed open the double doors, personally escorting Victoria Sterling into the lecture hall.

Principal Smith’s brows were furrowed tightly into deep wrinkles. What on earth is going on inside this hall to cause such a massive uproar?

As they approached the rows of seats, Principal Smith clearly overheard the angry chants echoing from the students: "Strictly investigate Julian Vance’s cheating!"

Is this another routine case of students cheating on exams?

Suddenly, Principal Smith felt an extraordinarily intense, freezing chill radiate from the space right beside him.

Startled, the principal turned his head to look—only to see that Precident Sterling’s face had turned pitch-black and terrifyingly gloomy, as if a catastrophic, murderous storm was brewing behind her dark eyes.

Principal Smith:"..."

Principal Smith wiped the cold sweat forming on his forehead.

What kind of chaotic mess is this to walk into?

He had meticulously prepared everything for today, fully expecting that the pristine campus environment and orderly administration would deeply impress President Sterling. Instead, a dramatic cheating scandal had blown up right in the middle of a lecture hall.

Now that President Sterling officially held the controlling shares of Capital University, replacing him as university president was literally just a matter of a single word from her lips!

"President Sterling, please don’t worry... I will personally handle this disciplinary matter properly and fairly," the principal said tremblingly, casting a nervous glance at Victoria.

"Mhm," Victoria nodded coldly, her dark eyes unreadable.

"Principal Smith, you must ensure that a good, innocent student is never falsely accused while dealing with this alleged cheating case," Victoria added, her tone carrying an undeniable chill.

"Understood, President Sterling. I will handle this with absolute impartiality," the principal agreed quickly, wiping another bead of sweat.

Inside the crowded classroom, the Head of Academic Affairs spoke up coldly, addressing the surrounding students: "Don’t worry, everyone! I will handle this academic fraud strictly and give the entire student body a clear explanation!"

"According to official university bylaws, those who cheat on major-wide examinations will be immediately expelled and handed a permanent disciplinary demerit!"

The Head of Academic Affairs cast a venomous, triumphant look toward Julian Vance.

In truth, he had personally disliked Julian for a long time. Julian’s past academic performance had always been abysmal, he barely studied, and he constantly dragged down the department’s average scores. On top of that, he was infamous around campus as an embarrassing simp.

In the academic director’s eyes, Julian was a total stain on the reputation of Capital University. This sudden cheating accusation presented the absolute golden opportunity to legally wipe out Julian from the university once and for all!

"Quit! What on earth is going on here?" Principal Smith’s powerful, commanding voice suddenly echoed across the lecture hall.

He led Victoria directly through the doorway and into the center of the classroom.

Gasp—!???

The students sitting inside instantly turned their heads, their jaws dropping in sheer amazement as their eyes landed on Victoria.

"Who on earth is that woman?! She’s so indescribably gorgeous... looking at her is making my heart race out of my chest."

"Damn... she is infinitely prettier than our campus beauty! Compared to her, Natasha looks completely ordinary and completely overshadowed."