Chapter 998

Robert’s words landed like a bombshell, rendering the principal, the counselor, and Landon momentarily speechless. No one had ever witnessed such brazen behavior in the history of the university. Donations, no matter how generous, were voluntary acts of goodwill—not bargaining chips. For a corporate donor to threaten withdrawal and demand a refund simply because things didn’t go his way? It was thuggish, plain and simple. After a beat of stunned silence, the principal sat up straighter, his voice calm yet firm. “Mr. Gael, based on the evidence, it’s clear that your daughter was the one who initiated the confrontation. Hazel acted in self-defense. Jing University is an academic institution, not a playground for privilege. Since Hazel did nothing wrong, there is no basis for any disciplinary action against her.” He paused briefly before adding, “As for your company’s donations—every contribution from Gael Industries was received through formal channels, publicly acknowledged, and recorde