The next day, after breakfast, the doctor came to check on Connor again. Annette went to work after she made sure that he was OK.
However, she didn't go to work for two days and had no idea that there was big news at the university.
The matter of Matilda pursuing Connor was exposed by someone.
This weekend, people made fun of Matilda, the cutest girl on campus. Annette was the last person to hear about the news, but people thought she was the one who posted this issue on the forum.
In the office, Annette was sitting in front of her desk. She checked the posts on the forum and had mixed feelings.
There should be evidence if they were so sure that she did it.
But people simply assumed that Annette was the one who did it.
The comment said, "The four student instructors are all suspicious. But Annette was the most suspicious one because she used to be the cutest girl on campus. She could definitely understand how Matilda felt at that time. That was why Annette felt jealous when she saw Matilda, who was also the cutest girl, confess her love. She exposed Matilda and wanted to ruin Matilda's reputation."
Hundreds of people gave this comment a thumbs up. And some people said, "Annette is such a scheming woman."
Sara silently made a cup of coffee for Annette and placed it on her desk. She patted Annette on the shoulder and said, "Don't think too much about it. They just commented based on their own thoughts. Most people like to follow the crowd, right?"
Annette shook her head and smiled, "I admire the analytical ability of the first person who doubts me and the powerful guidance of this comment. Do people nowadays really think that they don't have to pay the price for smearing other people?"
Alanna said, "Annette, you don't have to think too much about it. It's not a big deal. After a while, this matter will soon be forgotten."
But the price was that Annette would have to bear the blame for harming others from now on.
She thought, 'But I don't deserve this.'
"I didn't do it. Others can suspect whatever they want, but this person tried to use public opinion to make everyone suspect me and attack me. This is something I can't tolerate," Annette said.
Sara asked, "Have you got any ideas?"
"This is the school network. It's actually not that difficult to find the first poster's ID."
Alanna said, "Nowadays, it's all anonymous."
"We can check the IP address."
Melissa also said, "Then it will be very troublesome. I think it would be better for us to help you clear your name on the Internet. After all, we were indeed present at that time. We were all suspects."
Sara nodded and said, "I'll send a post with my real name first."
"I'll send it too."
"Then send it."
Melissa and Alanna also sat down. They began to reply on the forum.
Annette sat in front of the computer and did not move.
At the same time, in the meeting room of the Noman Group, Conner's phone rang.
Seeing that it was Marcus calling, he hung up the phone.
Then, Marcus texted him. He read the message while listening to the work briefing.
"Annette is bullied in school."
Connor got up and left the conference room right away.
People in the conference room looked at each other in dismay, and no one dared to say anything.
When Connor returned to his office, he dialed Marcus' number. He sounded anxious. "What happened?"
Marcus told Connor everything that had happened today.
At noon, Annette and Sara went for lunch together.
They came out of the office building and met people on the way. Everyone was whispering behind her.
Sara looked at Annette worriedly and said, "Why don't we go back and order some food?"
Annette said, "Sara, I'm fine. I didn't do anything wrong."
"But isn't this quite annoying? It feels like you've been targeted."
Annette said calmly, "It doesn't matter. If I hide, it'll look like I'm guilty."
Since she insisted, Sara did not say anything more.
The cafeteria was noisy. But, after Annette showed up, people could not help but look at her.
When she sat down to eat, Vincent walked over.
He stood by the table and looked at Annette with a serious expression. "Annette, I am Vincent. Can I talk to you about Matilda?"
"You are Matilda's instructor, right?" Annette looked at him calmly.
"That's right."
Annette nodded and said, "Okay, please take a seat."
Vincent sat down opposite her and said, "I saw you all clarifying the matter on the forum today. The other three teachers all stood up to help you prove that it has nothing to do with you. Do you have any proof?"
Vincent's voice was a bit loud. It seemed that he wanted to seek justice for his student.
But Annette was speechless and thought, 'He wants to help his student. OK, but why do I have to put up with this?'
Annette looked determined and said, "Then, may I ask why I need proof since I've done nothing? Everyone in the forum said that I did this. But, can they prove it? Why do I have to be slandered for no reason?"
"I asked Matilda. She said that when she confessed to Alpha Connor, only you, and the other three student instructors, were present. Even if it's not you, one of you must have done it."
Sara was unhappy. She slammed the table and said, "Vincent, you'd better watch your mouth since you can't prove it. Why are you accusing us? If you want to convict us, please show us the evidence."
Sara's voice was very loud.
Vincent was not afraid. "Is this necessary? Only the four of you were there. If you didn't tell anyone about this matter, no one would have known. Matilda is still young. She likes someone and confesses to him. What's wrong with that? Now, because you ridiculed her, she became the laughingstock of the entire university. Do you know how much pain she has suffered? She doesn't even dare to leave the dormitory now. Do you know how pitiful she is?"