Chapter 103 Sophie Is in Big Trouble Now
Michael explained cautiously, "We're doing this for your own good."
Why would a girl go so far away from home?
Lily was their only sister - of course, she had to stay close by.
Lily was shaking with anger. "We've already cut ties. You have no right to do this!"
Just like in her previous life, they made the same decision - they changed her college application without her permission.
Lily hung up directly and called Alex.
"Mr. Taylor, you know about my relationship with my family. I never expected they would make decisions for me without asking. But I'm definitely going to Empire City University. I need to contact people at Empire City University."
"Okay, I understand. I'll contact the Empire City University staff right away. You come over, too, and we'll get the school confirmed."
Alex knew the Roberts family was biased, but he didn't expect it to be this bad.
They actually rejected Empire City University's invitation - they were completely trying to ruin Lily!
After hanging up, Lily washed her face, changed clothes, and got ready to go out.
Before leaving the apartment, she glanced at the door of the apartment next door.
After thinking about it, she decided not to tell Dennis about this. It was her own business - she should handle it herself.
She couldn't rely on Dennis too much.
That afternoon, Lily took a taxi to school by herself.
After arriving at school, she met with the Empire City University staff.
Alex introduced her: "This is Ms. Roberts. I briefly explained her family situation to you just now, but that doesn't represent Lily's own wishes."
"Understood. Ms. Roberts, based on your scores, our school's top programs - finance, computer science, and mathematics - are all available to you. Tell us what you're interested in, and we can discuss it."
Actually, Lily had already decided - she was interested in computer science and medicine.
After Lily finished talking with the staff, she realized several hours had passed.
When she left the conference room, she saw the sunset outside and felt the warmth in the air.
Lily's mood improved - at least in this life, no one could change the school she applied to.
"Lily, what are you doing here?"
David looked a bit surprised when he saw Lily. "Don't tell me you're here to kick someone when they're down?"
Lily's tone was cold. "Why can't I be here? Do you own this school?"
"Lily, what kind of attitude is that?"
"Whatever attitude others have, that's the attitude I'll have."
Lily's disgust now - she didn't even want to pretend anymore.
Especially after learning they had rejected Empire City University's invitation again without asking her, her disgust reached its peak.
Sophie felt anxious inside and deliberately said tearfully, "Lily, are you here to testify about my cheating? Why are you framing me?"
Usually, when investigating cheating, they definitely need witnesses.
Sophie figured Lily definitely wouldn't say anything good about her.
David immediately frowned. "Lily, what exactly did you come here and tell the school? Do you know you have to take responsibility for talking nonsense?"
Lily wore a simple white t-shirt, showing an annoyed and irritated expression.
A voice came from behind her: "Mr. Roberts, Lily came to school for something else, not because of Sophie."
Alex quickly came out to explain.
David frowned. "Then what is she doing at school? Definitely nothing good!"
Ever since Lily threw out that severance agreement, David had been so angry he couldn't sleep last night.
"This is actually great news - Empire City University staff came to the school personally to discuss Lily's application."
Alex said this on purpose. She couldn't understand why the Roberts family wouldn't let Lily go to Empire City University. What was wrong with their brains?
David's expression changed instantly. "Didn't I already reject Empire City University?"
"But this is Lily's own wish. She has the right to make her own choices. Even family members have no right to stop her."
"No, I won't allow it!"
David looked directly at Lily. "With your personality, if you go to Empire City, you'll just cause trouble. Who's going to protect you then? Staying local is the best choice for you."
When Sophie heard that Lily could go to Empire City University, she was very jealous.
Why couldn't she go, but Lily could go so easily?
Sophie also chimed in hypocritically, "That's right, Lily. Stay local with me. You'll have family to protect you - how nice. Why go so far away from home?"
Why should Lily get to go to Empire City University?
Lily's face showed mockery. "Someone who can't even get into a public university can only dream about Empire City University. You want me to be at your level? Ridiculous."
Sophie, after being called out like that, turned bright red with embarrassment.
The Empire City University staff member walked out and came directly to David to shake his hand. "Mr. Roberts, the sister you raised is truly excellent. It would be such a waste if she didn't go to Empire City University."
David's expression was somewhat unnatural. After all, he was also surprised by Lily's dramatic improvement in grades.
He said coldly, "But Lily has never traveled far from home. She's not suited for Empire City University."
Lily said coldly, "Have you forgotten? Yesterday I signed a severance agreement with you. I'm no longer part of the Roberts family. You have no right to dictate my future!"
David instantly felt humiliated. "Lily, you think being first in the city makes you so great? After you graduate, won't you still have to rely on the Roberts family!"
The Empire City University staff member immediately let go of his hand and turned to Lily. "Ms. Roberts, you don't need to worry about employment. We at Empire City University have that much confidence."
"I've never seen such favoritism - making someone with such good grades go to the same university as someone with such poor grades. What's wrong with their brains?"
The Empire City University person deliberately spoke while walking away, just to make sure David heard.
With David's hot temper, he became even more dissatisfied with Lily.
"Lily, are you satisfied now? What's there to be so proud of!"
Lily's lips curved slightly. "Well, I am first in the city, so I'm quite satisfied. Unlike some people who cheat and still get such low scores - truly laughable."
Sophie's face turned red with anger. "I didn't cheat. It was Calista who begged me for ages to copy my answers."
Alex couldn't stand it anymore. "Is that Calista here?"
At that moment, a middle-aged couple in ordinary clothes walked over, their eyes showing shrewd calculation. "Mr. Taylor, Calista admitted to cheating, but she was too scared to come to school, so she ran away. We came to school to admit her mistake for her!"
When Lily heard this, she instinctively felt something wasn't right.
She secretly glanced at Sophie. Sophie's expression seemed very calm, as if she had expected all this.
Was what happened with Seraphine happening again?
Lily spoke up directly. "Mr. Taylor, I think Calista needs to come to school in person for it to count."
What if Sophie had paid off Calista's parents?