Chapter 416: The Dean Has Returned

Chase Jennings' voice wasn't loud, but his tone carried an undeniable firmness that demanded no questioning.

Fiona Harper realized what he was referring to, her face instantly flushing bright red.

Ava Zimmerman had already looked up at Chase when he pointed at her. Her sullen eyes lingered for just a moment before quickly darting down, betraying little emotion.

Fiona Harper was initially shocked to hear the word "friend" from Chase. When she grasped the meaning, her voice trembled slightly,

"I… I'm sorry. I didn't know she was your friend. But what I said earlier… I truly meant no malice."

"Malice isn't yours to define."

Chase Jennings glanced at Fiona with evident impatience, feeling that the girl before him smelled more and more like fake sweetness—an attitude he outright disliked right now.

His expression grew colder,

"None of us here are deaf or blind. Do you honestly think no one could see through your petty games? Apologize!"