Chapter 231: Getting Answers VII
"So, how did the illiteracy scandal come to be?" Ewan asked after a few beats of tense silence where each of them had a chance to reflect on their thoughts.
"I understand that, due to her circumstances at the time, she wouldn’t have been able to cope with the school stress, yet how did the illiteracy matter become so widely known even when it wasn’t true?"
Zack wetted his lips hesitantly, reluctant to speak about this topic, believing that if Ewan had been able to restrain himself from reacting to his truths since their meeting began, then perhaps this would be the one that would trigger the billionaire off.
"Let me guess..." Sandro’s deep voice interrupted Zack’s thoughts, dripping with resentment. "You were behind it..."
Zack chose not to glance at Sandro, instead focusing on his cup of coffee, which was becoming cold. He took a sip now, choosing to make the most of the coffee.
"Yes, I was. But there was no choice," He finally admitted, trying to justify his actions.
"In what way?" Ewan asked calmly—a sharp contrast to how he felt inside—deciding to give Zack an opportunity to explain himself before making any drastic moves.
"Well, as I mentioned earlier, treating Athena had taken a lot of resources, a lot of time, a lot of quality time between my wife and me... so much so that I grew frustrated with everything. Hence, when I started receiving questions from people around, both at work and from our acquaintances, about my overactive daughter—including her teachers—I told them she was no longer interested in school and social activities, that she had chosen to stay at home and learn to be a housewife."
"And they believed you? That was quite far-fetched. Athena shouldn’t have been more than seven years old then..." Ewan interrupted, his furrowed brows a sign of his confusion.