Three days later, the case of Boston University bribery officially came to trial.
Joseph came over to accompany Kathy.
The investigation of this case yielded a clear result. Kathy, sitting quietly on the witness stand, was
indifferent to the gazes people cast on her.
This case went to court because of her. Yet it had something to do with the corruption and bribery in
universities, so many people were hostile to Kathy.
Kathy lowered her eyes. She listened quietly to the judger’s verdict.
To her surprise, Herbert got the lightest sentence, one-year imprisonment, for her crime.
Peter, on the contrary, was found guilty of damaging Kathy’s reputation and defamation. All those
teachers involved in the case got their due punishment.
Peter was sentenced to thirty-year imprisonment. In the court, Kathy could clearly perceive Peter’s
eyes shooting at her with venom.
She turned her head indifferently. It was time for her to leave the court.
She did not have much objection to the court’s verdict, because she believed the justice of law.
Kathy left the witness stand, but Billy stopped her with his tall figure.
“Aren’t you curious about the reason why Peter was regarded as the chief plotter?” Billy asked.
“The police have investigated it clearly. The school teacher slandered me under his order. Isn’t his
punishment due?”
“What was Peter’s motive for hurting you?”
“Billy, what do you want to say?” Kathy looked at him vigilantly.
“Peter has no support, so it’s reasonable he was punished in this way. Yet how about Herbert?”
“If someone helps Herbert to reduce her penalty, it would be you, doesn’t it?” After all, the Herbert’s
group was merged into the Hilton’s group. Besides, both families were kindred.
Billy smiled and said, “Kathy, the man who can do anything in City N? Think about who he is.”
Joseph.
When the name popped out, Kathy was in a chaos.
That was impossible.
“I don’t know what you’re talking about.”
Billy stopped when he ensured Kathy had the answer. He thrust his hands into pockets and spoke
indifferently, “I just warn you. Believe it or not, the fact is there. Anyway, I have no evidence to convince
you.”
Kathy stood in the corridor. Billy heaved out of sight.
The chill in the corridor stung Kathy. She shook her head. No, she couldn’t take Billy’s words serious.
However, the suspicion in her heart went rampant. All evidence was against Herbert, but Peter was
arrested because of the same crime. Just now, the verdict was not in accordance with the police’s
findings. Kathy knew it.
“Mrs. Joseph.” Joseph’s deep voice jolted Kathy out of her rumination. Then Joseph saw Kathy’s pale
face.
“Are you tired?” Joseph hugged her.
Kathy did not reply but she suddenly pushed Joseph away fiercely.
Joseph’s eyes could chill people to death.
Only then did Kathy realize that she overreacted.
“Yes.” She nodded and dissimulated her feelings.
Joseph didn’t ask any further. He left with Kathy with one hand around Kathy’s shoulder.
However, Billy’s words lingered in Kathy’s mind for a long time.
In Joseph Bay.
Kathy was browsing the reports about today’s case on the internet. Today, only some law violators of
the case were sentenced. Many people were involved in this case, so the case was still under
investigation.
The reputation of Boston University plummeted.
After all, Boston University was Kathy’s alma mater; Kathy had more worries than disappointment.
The following day, Kathy rushed to Boston University to get her diploma after she received a call from
the president.
Without the president’s help, Kathy wouldn’t have completed the defense of her dissertation so
smoothly.
Surely, to Kathy’s knowledge, it was Joseph who helped her.
“Kathy, sit down. Take it easy.” In the office, the president said kindly.
“What happened in Boston University has been the hottest topic in the city. I’m afraid I will resign soon.”
The president was over fifty. When Kathy was a student in Boston University, he was the president.
That was Boston University in its prime.
However, judging from the situation, it was hard for Boston University to revive its prosperity.
“Sir, it is good for both the university and students, as the matter has been cleared up.” Kathy
comforted him.
“That’s what I think, but this matter has so enormous impacts. I think it is time to stop investigating.”
Kathy never intended to make such a big fuss. As for the current situation, it was beyond her
expectation.
“As for you, I’ve already considered it. What do you think of admitting into the graduate school of our
university?”
Kathy was surprised. She dreamed to be a graduate student in Boston University, but she did not pass
the defense of her dissertation. Of course, she missed the chance.
Now, she had the chance in her palm.
However, Boston University wasn’t the ideal place to pursue her further study.
“Sir, thank you for your offer, but I am afraid Boston University is not in my consideration now.” Kathy
answered truthfully.
She had another choice. It was a better university in City N.
The president rubbed his chin with disappointment.
“Since you have your consideration, I won’t force you to accept our offer. I was under great pressure to
proceed with the investigation. I have to remind you, take care. This is your certificate.”
After Kathy left, the president frowned.
“The University Kathy is going to apply can’t be Ocean University.”
Kathy left with her certificate, but she did not get what the president said.
She thought of the president’s words. He was under pressure to investigate. The matter won’t have a
clear result.
That meant there would be other things involved.
Kathy went back to Joseph Bay. Joseph had already returned. He was cooking in the kitchen.
Recently, the meals were cooked by servants. Kathy hadn’t tasted the food Joseph cooked for her.
Kathy went into the kitchen and hugged Joseph from his back. She told him what happened today. “I
went to meet the president of Boston University, but I don’t get what he said today.”
“What did he say?” Joseph turned Kathy’s face in his direction and he dropped a kiss on her rosy lips.
Kathy couldn’t dodge his kiss. They kissed for a while before they could speak in a normal tone.
Kathy said seriously, “The president told me to be careful in the future. Could it be that there lurk some
dangers?”
Hearing that, Joseph’s eyes evinced a glimmer of chilly light.
He said in a deep voice, “Those who hurt you will get their due.”
“Really?” Kathy looked at Joseph’s ebony eyes.
Her tone was somewhat uncertain.
“Yes, Mrs. Joseph’s safety is my top priority.”
Kathy was disquieted with Joseph’s words.
Joseph was always a mystery for her.
“Have you decided which school you would apply?” Joseph asked.
“Ocean University. What do you think?”
Joseph’s complexion changed at Kathy’s answer, but he concealed it.
“I won’t interfere with your decision. However, I don’t recommend that university to you. In my opinion,
Northern University may be your best choice.”
Northern University and Ocean University both boasted their research institutes. Kathy also considered
Northern University.
However, if she chose Northern University, she had to leave this city. That was not her wish.
“Why?” Kathy asked.
“That university has comprehensive strength. Anyway, it’s up to you.”
Kathy hesitated when she heard Joseph’s answer.
However, she preferred Ocean University.
In the end, Kathy applied for the graduate school in Ocean University.
Joseph’s displeasure wasn’t unknown to Kathy. During that period, their relationship had undergone
some subtle changes.
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