Babel Novel
Chapter 1572
Chapter 1572 Confronting GideonThis is from NôvelDrama.Org.
In particular, Wynter regarded Gideon with a gaze that seemed to pierce through his facade, which only irritated him further.
With a feigned look of concern, he stepped closer to Eliana and advised, "I've heard about your situation, Ms. Linden. You can take your time to consider, but can you please ask your friend to move her bike? The school isn't a place for some random gangsters to just stroll in.
Just as Eliana was about to refute, Wynter moved to her front with a soft chuckle. "So, are you Mr. Valencia, the principal?"
Before arriving at Mindcrest High School, Wynter had skimmed through Gideon's background. She noted that he rose through the ranks with an impressive portfolio, seemingly devoid of academic fraud.
However, Wolf always had a knack for uncovering what others couldn't. It turned out that Gideon prioritized his son above or else. More importantly, the child was born to another woman.
At Wynter's question, Gideon gave an affirmative nod.
Wynter smiled brighter and continued, "No wonder you looked familiar. I've seen you around. Your son is starting middle school this year, isn't he? Are you planning to send him abroad along with your mistress?"
Gideon was completely stunned before his face flushed red. As it was the after-school rush, many parents were waiting to pick up their children. At that moment, they sensed a juicy piece of gossip and turned their attention toward Gideon.
"I thought Mr. Valencia only has a daughter, and she's already in college! Where did he find a son?" one parent questioned curiously.
"Didn't you hear? He has a mistress," came the reply.
The scandal spread like wildfire among the parents, who watched the scene unfold with amusement.
Upon regaining his composure, Gideon pointed a shaky finger to Wynter and rebuked, " Nonsense! I have no son! Have you mistaken me for someone else?"
"Really? That can't be right. We're all adults here, Mr. Valencia. It's not like it's a secret, so there's no need to hide.
"But I understand your concern as an educator. After all, it won't look good for your reputation if people find out you have an illegitimate child," Wynter replied nonchalantly.
Her words struck a nerve with Gideon. When someone in the crowd started recording, Gideon lowered his finger to preserve his image.
"You've had a proper education, Ms. Linden. Surely, you understand that slandering someone is morally wrong. Your friend is still young, so I won't hold her responsible.
"I don't mind if my reputation takes a hit. I understand that some might doubt my integrity, especially since I've devoted my whole life to education. But you're different, Ms. Linden. How could you let her interfere in your life like this?"
Gideon pressed on indignantly, "You were going to compete for the scholarship, yet she stopped you. What if the money's gone? It's too late for regrets once you lose your spot in the exchange program.
"That's something every student dreams of, but you chose to listen to your friend here and wasted the golden opportunity. I have nothing more to say. All the teachers and students here are rooting for someone's success, you know?"
It seemed that educators had a way with words. Not only was Gideon adept at taking the moral high ground, but his speech also struck a chord with both students and parents alike.
They were convinced that participating in the exchange program and securing a scholarship was akin to having the school fund their tuition abroad. They couldn't understand why Eliana would heed Wynter's advice and give up on such a rare chance.