Chapter 1269

The assignment helpers offered a range of services from beginner to master-level pieces. Since the final coursework affected Vermont’s overall credit score and he didn’t lack any funds, he opted for a master-level writer to do his assessment. Vermont paid them a deposit, and they assured him that he would get high marks.

The writer finished the story in just three days after the initial payment. Upon inspection, Vermont was impressed with the short story which was a few thousand words long. He only read the first half of the paper and continued to pay the remaining balance.

Vermont then added his own name to the document and submitted it to his professor. Upon receiving Vermont’s work, his professor lodged a formal complaint with the college dean, accusing him of inappropriate behavior and harassment.

The college did not take the harassment allegations lightly and launched a formal investigation. When Vermont was summoned back to campus and confronted with the evidence, his face turned pale, as he realized the gravity of the situation. In an attempt to clear his name, he eventually confessed to hiring someone else to do the assignment.

After uncovering the truth, the institute issued an official warning to Vermont and failed him from the elective course. This incident was quickly spread throughout campus and left a stain on Vermont’s reputation.

At that time, Carter’s younger brother, Zane, happened to be attending the same college as Vermont.

He managed to hack into Vermont’s computer and stumbled upon the infamous paper. Zane then shared the document among their close-knit group of friends for their amusement.

Keegan was one to hold onto memories and had saved the masterpiece over the years. Whenever Vermont crossed a line with his jokes, Keegan would send him the short story as a reminder of the past, and Vermont would get annoyed.

Stella could not stop but laugh for quite some time after listening to Keegan’s account of the situation.

“Didn’t Vermont demand accountability from those assignment helpers?” she asked.

“He did try,” Keegan replied. He leaned into Stella’s ears and whispered, “He asked for a refund, but the person blocked him.”

Vermont could not swallow his pride and decided to have Zane track down the writer’s IP address. He printed out the person’s personal information as well as the short story they wrote and sent it to their home and workplace every day for nearly a month. Eventually, the person gave in and refunded the payment, along with an additional five thousand dollars in compensation.

Stella continued to laugh and thought that the incident computer science?” she inquired.

Keegan nodded. “Apart from his rebellious nature and unconventional behavior, Zane was a computer genius. His skills were on par with Carter’s. Some might even say that he was better.”

Stella sighed softly and said, “What a pity.”

Keegan did not continue with the topic. Instead, he steered the conversation back to the Stella’s narration. “Keep reading. You promised me a treat, and I don’t think it’s nice to break a promise.”

Stella’s lips twitched, and her expression looked sullen. “I’m a woman with dignity. You can read it yourself!”

With that, she started to walk away, but Keegan swiftly pulled her back. “I might have to ask for some compensation if you won’t continue reading the story,” he said. His husky voice sounded in her ears, sending shivers down her spine.

While blushing, Stella struggled to get away. “You better behave yourself. We’re at my brother’s house.”

“I bet Trevor wishes he could become an uncle. Why don’t we try for a baby?” Keegan said in a low tone.

Stella was wondering if she should say something or keep it to herself, but she could not hold back when she heard that. “You had a vasectomy, Keegan. If I were to get pregnant, you’d have to worry if I’m cheating on you.”

Keegan froze and looked at Stella. A mixture of shock and confusion flashed in his eyes before embarrassment set in.

After a moment, he gritted his teeth and said, “How did you find out?!”