Chapter 85: The Public Challenge

A surge of anticipation built within him as he looked at Sierra, who made a crucial point. "It met in me, but it’s wrong to drag innocent people into this," she said.

She stands. "Right here, right now. I aver questions live. Whether the questions come from you or… well, let’s just say major players… I’ll answer them. I think this would be the fairest approach, right? Or do you…?"

"Suggestion, Pease. Make sure they’re thorough this time. I don’t want any more doubts later."

Her logic was sharp; no one could dispute it. Ricky hadn’t anticipated the situation spiraling like this. He nearly refused, but the other students didn’t give him the chance, as many had already started posing questions live.

The bank of her phone entered the live session and she began addressing the questions one by one. She answered quickly and expertly, showing deep knowledge in every query. For complex questions, she would pause, think, then cautiously offer, "This is just my own understanding. I’m not…"

As time trickled by, half an hour passed quickly, and Sierra had addressed dozens of questions. The lecture hall was full of astonishment. Students, especially Evan, were in shock and disbelief, as if seeing Sierra for the first time.

Even Sahom, who had managed the questions, was impressed. The questions were so specific that even he couldn't have answered them so well.

His phone buzzed continuously with calls from family members concerned about the live session. He couldn't pick up because he didn’t know what to say. For the first time, he felt like they might have truly missed out on something incredible. The internet interloped with reactions, and it wasn’t just Northwind University watching anymore—the whole world was.

"Can everyone see this incredible event now? I feel like I attended a fake university!"

“Spremal folks, the abnormal one is her; she’s on fire! Did you see Mr. Ricky’s face? What a long face he has!”

I saw Eaan’s expression, but… isn’t he her brother? Why does he look so shocked? So, he didn’t know she could do all this? Rallying coal-bling? He seems clueless, which doesn’t make sense. Yet his expression and eyes tell me he…

Forty, you be careful. You're an informant now, just like the original professor. Did you see the original professor’s look? Not surprised at all. Unexpectedly satisfying.

As many expectations as there had been, now there were just as many faces being metaphorically slapped. She was proving to the doubters that she was more than qualified to share a classroom with them. Or maybe it was those who were dragging her down, not worthy of being in the same class as her.

The viewers, each reacting differently. Some directed admiration, others were shocked, some felt ashamed, and naturally, some were jealous.

Chapter 65: The Public Challenge

In a fit of rage, she smashed her phone to the ground.

Finished.

How could this be happening? From the start of the live stream, she had been watching, hoping to see Sierra embarrass herself. Instead, what she saw was Sierra proving everyone wrong.

She couldn’t understand how Sierra knew so much—things Denise had never even heard of. Was Jonathan teaching her? Others could clearly see Jonathan’s special regard for Sierra, let alone her.

From the day Jonathan arrived at Northwind University, Denise had noticed him. Many had pursued Denise from a young age, but she had turned them all down, enjoying the attention but feeling they weren’t worthy of her.

Until Jonathan appeared, and she immediately knew who her future partner should be. For three years, she tried every means to make herself noticed by Jonathan, but he had never given her a second glance; yet now, he looked at Sierra differently.