Married a Secret Billionaire
Chapter 1649

Ruth felt embarrassed.

"What nonsense are you talking about, Ms. Campbell? We've counted all the votes here in front of everyone. Are you implying it's rigged? Are you suggesting I did that?!"

"I wouldn't dare say it's you, ma'am!" Maeve was sarcastic. "But the vote difference is too much. I won't believe it, no matter what! You didn't rig it, but maybe someone petty pulled a trick?"

"You..."

Ruth was seething with rage. She was never good at dealing with troublemakers like her.

"Ms. Campbell, you'll have to face the consequences of your words." Maisie stood up, her tone calm as she looked at her. "I'd like to think I've never offended you in any way. The voting is public and transparent. If I were to manipulate the votes, how could I do it with everyone watching?"

Maeve glared at her.

Maisie was typically quiet, so everyone thought she was a pushover. However, what she said was valid. She wouldn't give in when faced with a predicament. That's why they respected her. Daniel was standing at the door with a proud smile. He had been observing the situation in the meeting room.

He was elated to see Maisie's votes in the lead. It had surprised his subordinates.

"Ms. Maisie has really stepped up," one of his subordinates remarked, smiling. "She's... different now."

Daniel smirked. Perhaps she had never changed from the beginning. It was just that she was too cautious when they were together, which had subdued her personality.

"Mr. Quimby, what should we do about Maeve?" someone asked.

"Calm down," Daniel replied confidently. "She'll experience the consequences of her actions."

An intense argument broke out as soon as he said that.

"I'll report to the education bureau and request an investigation into the votes!" Maeve adamantly declared.

"I just can't believe a novice with only a few years of teaching experience and her own way of teaching. Teaching has always been about one's experience and years of dedication! The votes aren't rigged, my ass!"

"Ms. Campbell!" Ruth said fiercely, "I can terminate your contract if you continue with this nonsense!"

"Hah! Trying to threaten me?" Maeve gritted her teeth. "Don't think I'm oblivious to your junior... courting Ms. Squire, am I right?"

"What are you insinuating?"

"What wouldn't a man do to make his woman smile?!"

Ruth's eyes widened, her hands trembling.

"Who can't see Mr. Quimby's intentions?" Maeve continued. "He's had his eye on her since the first day he came to the school! I'm sure he contributed to the voting this time. It seems one has an advantage if they're young and attractive! She can rely on men when she can't rely on herself!"

"Ms. Campbell, I've always respected you as a veteran in the industry, but mind your words!" Maisie looked serious. "I was voted for my abilities and the effort I put into the kids. I've never depended on anyone I respect you, so please respect yourself. What you're saying isn't befitting of a teacher!"

"Haha!" Maeve laughed hysterically. "So what's appropriate for a teacher? Should we do what you did, get engaged to the Bayers' heir while flirting with a wealthy, older man? Ms. Squire, was your engagemen called off due to your ambiguous relationship with Mr. Quimby?"

"You-"

"Shut your trap if you can't behave!" A stern voice suddenly came from the door.

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