Chapter 711
Donovan felt that Marcus was being dramatic.
What’s wrong with me having a scandal or two? I’m at a suitable age for marriage anyway.
I’m the victim who was taken a photo of. Why am I the one who’s getting suspended?
Nevertheless, his streak of bad luck had yet to end. Right as Donovan stepped out of the office, he received a call from his mentor at Maxwell University.
“Mr. Noah?”
Noah snapped, “News of your scandal has reached all the way to my side. Have you ever thought of actually graduating?”
Caught off guard, Donovan widened his eyes momentarily before anger took over. “Mr. Noah, how did you know about that? Who told you about it?”
Was it Vinson?
Was it Arielle?
No, it can’t be Arielle. Arielle’s only a student; she can’t be possibly spread the news to Maxwell University. It must be Vinson, then!
Not only did he take who’s mine away, but he’s even destroying my reputation.
His mentor continued in a stern voice, “What’s the
matter? Are you afraid of hearing news of your scandals despite having the courage to do it? The Institute of Education values upright behaviors the most. You’ve violated the university rules. If you don’t resolve this matter soon, the university is about to kick you out, let alone give you a graduation certificate!”
Alarmed, Donovan hastily asked, “Mr. Noah, is it that serious?”
“What do you think? Perhaps this would have been blown over if you were in a different institute, but you’re in the Institute of Education. Our motto is to be a good role model for our students. Look what you’ve done. Your photos were even taken and uploaded to the internet. They’re now everywhere online! You really have to resolve this issue soon, or else… I might not even be able to save you.”
At that, Donovan bit down on his lower lip, finally realizing the severity of the incident.
“Are you listening?” his mentor questioned.
“Yes, I’m still here,” Donovan muttered. “Mr. Noah, how long more do I have?”
“I’ve asked around, and as of now, the lecturers who are in charge of your graduation still have no idea about it. You have to deal with this matter before they catch wind about it. The best would be for you to finish dealing with this by the same day in Chanaean time.”
“Today?”
“Yes, if you still want to graduate, that is. That’s all the time you have,” Noah said before ending the call.
Donovan’s expression was as dark as the night.
He finally found out why Queenie was so sure. It was because he had no other choices.
Donovan was trapped in a world of remorse and
frustration.
If he had been able to foresee the future, he would not have heeded Queenie’s words the day before.
The veins on Donovan’s temples popped, and he took a few deep breaths to recompose himself. Then, he turned on his phone and called his mother.
“Mom, could you contact Queenie for me?”
A sigh traveled out of his phone speakers before his mother said, “You’re finally picking up the phone. Good. Queenie is just right beside me, so go ahead and talk to her.”
When Queenie went out of the house a few seconds later, she said, “I knew you were going to agree with it. When shall we marry?”
“Today.”
Queenie froze for a brief second before chuckling. “It seems like Jadeborough University has given you quite the pressure.”
Queenie still did not know that Donovan had yet to graduate from Maxwell University; she thought that he was bowing under the pressure from Jadeborough University.
Nevertheless, Donovan did not clarify her mistake. “Cut the crap. I’m in a rush. Let’s meet right outside City Hall. Once this blows over, we’ll get a divorce. It’s what you owe me.”
Instantly, Queenie’s tone turned icy. “This isn’t what I owe you because you agreed to do this at the start, Listen now, Donovan Baxter. Our family places utmost importance on reputation. Once we’re married, I’ll never get a divorce from you. Otherwise, let’s not get married.”
