Chapter 1031 Dont be Unreasonable and Make

Chapter 1031: Chapter 1031: Don’t be Unreasonable and Make Trouble

Lance Steel was not nervous and sneered, “Miss Evans, considering your youth, I can give you one chance. As long as you admit your mistake, we’ll drop this matter. After all, regardless of status or reputation, you cannot compare to me. Continuing this nonsense will do you no good.”

Xaviera Evans was almost laughed by anger. Lance Steel really has no shame. He pretended to persuade her but was actually provoking her. Even if the work was really hers, who would believe it?

At this moment, the art hall fell silent, and everyone looked at each other as the situation came to a stalemate.

Joan Lentz’s face darkened, and she stepped forward impatiently, “Miss Evans, I know that you’ve been wronged and feel resentful, but the truth is already evident. Everyone knows that this calligraphy is Mr. Lance Steel’s work. So why are you making a scene? I advise you to apologize to Mr. Steel promptly, or you may ruin your reputation!”

“Mr. Steel is overlooking this because of your immense talent at such a young age, but you cannot take a mile when given an inch!”

After these words, Lance Steel snorted arrogantly.

Xaviera sneered inwardly. Although she didn’t like this entry, she still wrote it stroke by stroke. Why should she give it to someone else?

Lance Steel wanted to take credit for her work with just one sentence, which was nothing short of daydreaming!

Xaviera crossed her arms, appearing indifferent, “Since both Mr. Steel and I claim this work as our own, let’s find some professionals to appraise it. After all, though the styles are similar, some small habits cannot be changed.”

Appraising handwriting requires using previous works for comparison. All of Lance Steel’s works had been bought from many people. If they really asked for an appraisal, he would be exposed.

As expected, Lance Steel’s face changed at these words. His previous arrogance was replaced by an angry glare at Xaviera Evans.

He remained silently waiting for someone else to step in. Before Joan Lentz could say anything, Mr. Connell, who was in charge of the competition, suddenly roared, “Xaviera Evans! Is it not enough yet? This matter concerns Libanan University’s reputation! Can you not think about the bigger picture? It doesn’t matter if you made a mistake, but you must have the courage to admit it. Mr. Steel doesn’t want to pursue it further. As long as you apologize, this matter will pass. But you’re intent on making a fuss! Do you no longer care about the school and its students?”

Hearing this, Lance Steel smirked confidently. He didn’t need to say a word, as others were already teaching Xaviera a lesson. It wouldn’t take long before she would be forced to give in due to pressure, and there would be no need for an appraisal.

Lance Steel slowly stood up, placed his hands behind his back, and cleared his throat, “Miss Evans, I appreciate you and do not want to make an issue of it. I can understand the sense of injustice you feel and your need to vent. But now that you’ve made a scene, it’s time to stop. Continuing this will only make everyone uncomfortable.”

Xaviera remained calm.

Seeing her silence, Lance Steel thought she was scared, so he kindly said, “If Miss Evans insists on having an appraisal, I don’t object. Mr. Lentz, please find a reputable, professional appraisal agency.”

He was sure she wouldn’t dare to continue this battle. After all, she was only a university teacher, and if this continued, she would lose her job, resulting in a loss greater than the gain.

Unexpectedly, Xaviera nodded with a smile, “Okay!”

Lance Steel was stunned for a few seconds, his face filled with rage. He had never seen such a stubborn person, insisting on an appraisal. Joan Lentz stepped forward to collect the calligraphy piece, preparing to send it for appraisal.

The students below the stage were dumbfounded. A student from Class 1 couldn’t help but ask, “Winifred, is Xaviera crazy?”

Winifred Drew’s face was incredibly awkward. She didn’t expect Xaviera to be so stubborn, refusing to back down. She responded with a gloomy face, “Maybe she’s just too confident.”

“If the appraisal agency gives a result, will she say that Mr. Lance Steel bribed them and gave a false result?”

With a cold laugh, Winifred said, “She’s just struggling in vain. Mr. Steel already gave her a way out, but she’s not satisfied. The principal can’t protect her.”

Despite the murmurs below the stage, Xaviera remained expressionless.

Lance Steel gave her a meaningful glance and said arrogantly, “Miss Evans, since you don’t know how to appreciate kindness, don’t blame me for not showing you any mercy. You cheat and slander your elders…”

Before he could finish, the art hall’s entrance suddenly erupted with the sound of footsteps. Everyone turned to see a handsome, middle-aged man dressed in a long gown enter, followed by a group of people.