A wave of shock rippled through the students. Lecturers blinked in confusion. Even Emily felt her stomach tighten.
This… this was the VC of the whole academy … addressing a student like she was royalty?
Jana tilted her head and smiled coyly, enjoying the stunned reactions all around her.
The VC's words had hit the crowd like a lightning bolt.
Gasps echoed across the hallway.
Everyone froze, mouths open, eyes wide, as the full weight of what just happened settled in. Then, the murmur started. A wave of whispers spread like wildfire through the students and even the lecturers.
"Oh my God... it's actually true."
"She's really close to the VC?"
"No, didn't you hear how he welcomed her? This girl must be Prince Carl's chosen!"
"I'm so glad I chose the right side," someone whispered shakily, wiping their forehead. "Imagine if I had followed your advice to stick with Nnenna. I would have been finished."
