Second Chances

Chapter 46 

Brad might not have the same prowess as Liam did at his peak, but it was widely acknowledged that Liam’s influence had waned, and now, Brad was the one calling the shots. He stood at the helm of the Hall family. 

Now, Sean boldly called Brad a lapdog, silencing everyone present. They wondered if Sean was too confident or maybe he just cared too much about Emma. 

Kate was quick to shift the blame to Emma, but Sean wouldn’t allow it to happen. He fixed his gaze on Kate and challenged her, “Really? You claim she plagiarized. Where’s your proof?” 

Caught off guard, Kate stumbled over her words. “I… I don’t have any! But I’m sure it’s beyond her capabilities. I’m her teacher. Shouldn’t! know?” 

Just then, Emma stepped forward, holding a voice recorder. “You might not have proof of me cheating, but I have proof of your corruption.” With everyone’s eyes on her, she played the recording of Kate’s private conversation with her earlier. 

“You’re compromising fairness and ethics over personal dislike? People like you shouldn’t be in charge of anything at Vark College.” Emma’s voice sounded. 

“Hold on. If you want your grade changed, I can give you a chance. Just give me your ticket to Starry’s concert,” came Kate’s sly voice. Content protected by Nôv/el(D)rama.Org.

The room erupted in gasps. People stared at Kate in disbelief, her face cycling from pale to a flushed red with anger. 

The recording didn’t stop there. 

“You think I’d trade the ticket for my grade? You’re delusional.” It was Emma’s voice. 

“A zero in this school means a call to the parents, I know you dread dealing with your family the most,” came Kate’s retort. “Fine, keep your ticket. But remember, you defied your teacher and scored zero–don’t expect me to show you mercy when you get expelled.” 

“Stop it! Turn it off!” Kate couldn’t bear it any longer and blurted out in her defense. “This recording is fake, Emma, you’re framing me!” 

“Is that so?” Emma retorted with a smirk. “Miss Johnson, guess what? I also have a video.” 

Kate, usually so composed in front of the school administrators, stood exposed, her misconduct drawing concerned looks from the office 

staff. 

“Miss Johnson, your actions were clearly out of line,” a teacher said, shaking his head in disappointment. 

“It’s ridiculous!” the dean declared sternly. “We don’t need to discuss this further. If Emma hadn’t kept evidence, we could have misjudged her. Miss Johnson, you need to leave now.” 

“You can’t fire mel” Kate exclaimed, her eyes flashing with anger. “I’m Brad’s girlfriend! He’ll have your school shut downl 

Sean watched the drama unfold and couldn’t suppress a chuckle. “Stop making a fool of yourself. Brad can hardly take care of his own issues, let alone shut down a school for you.” 

Kate bit her lip, her mind racing back to the night she had confided in Brad about Emma, remembering his indifferent response. It was obvious he wasn’t going to help her against Emma. 

As Kate’s expression darkened, Emma remained poised and collected. She waited for Sean before she presented her evidence, sealing Kate’s 

fate. 

After the confrontation, some school officials approached Sean to discuss potential collaborations. Sean directed them to his manager and 

turned his full attention to Emma. 

“Emma, you’re so smart, just like your mom,” Sean said with a fond smile, his admiration for her evident. 

Emma’s smile wavered at the mention of her mother. She missed Stella, whom she had never met. 

Noticing the shift in Emma’s mood, Sean quickly apologized. “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to upset you.” 

“Was my mom… smart too?” Emma inquired. 

“Yes,” Sean nodded, his voice tinged with a mix of pride and sadness. “She was the brightest of us all, brilliant from a young age. Many believed she could have been the leading economist of our time, but…” He let out a sigh. 

Emma listened, a sense of awe mingling with her surprise. She had never known about her mother’s genius. It seemed Emma’s sharp intellect might be a family trait. 

“Let’s put that aside for now. How do you like the concert ticket I got you?” Sean asked with a warm smile. 

“I love it! I’ll definitely be there on time!” Emma replied, her eyes lighting up. 

“Great! I’ve secured the best spot for you and even arranged a little surprise,” Sean assured her. 

“Thank you, Uncle Sean!” Emma smiled. 

“Don’t mention it,” Sean said as he affectionately patted her head. “You’re my precious little princess, Emma.” 

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Later, when Emma mentioned Sean and the concert to Liam, Liam’s first question was about Sean’s age. 

“He is my uncle. I think he’s in his thirties, perhaps. Maybe late twenties? He’s definitely younger than my mom…” Emma hesitated when she mentioned her mother. “He’s really handsome and looks so young!” 

Liam’s expression darkened slightly. “He likes to pat your head, right?” 

Emma blushed slightly. “Yeah… Are you jealous?” 

“I’m coming with you to that concert,” Liam declared. 

Emma felt a bit awkward. “But you probably can’t get tickets at this point, right?” She knew that even Kate, with all her wealth, couldn’t secure tickets, proving it wasn’t just a matter of money. 

Liam’s eyes narrowed slightly at her words. “Are you doubting my capabilities?” 

“No, of course not. Well, I’m going to take a shower first!” Emma quickly excused herself. After all, Sean had mentioned that Brad, such a formidable figure now, was once considered less significant than Liam. It was a reminder of how formidable Liam truly was. She wasn’t ready to delve into the darker aspects of Liam’s past. 

—– 

As the day of Starry’s concert in Troln City approached, the area around the venue was bustling Traffic restrictions were in place, and security was tight, with an estimated crowd of over a hundred thousand people. 

While chaos reigned at the entrance, Emma was comfortably seated backstage next to Sean, enjoying the company of a global idol. 

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Sean had brought along a variety of tasty snacks for Emma. In his eyes, she was just a young college girl, albeit an extraordinary one.