Chapter 8 - Westbrook Academy Expels Liam Amid Public Humiliation
While Emily scrambled to sell her designer purses downtown, ten-year-old Liam sat uncomfortably in the austere office of Westbrook Academy.
Headmaster Sterling sat behind an imposing mahogany desk, folding his hands together with an expression of cold corporate disapproval.
“Your parents were notified yesterday morning, Liam, but our financial department has received zero communication regarding your overdue balance,” Sterling said.
“My grandma always pays it! She’s just being mean right now!” Liam whined, kicking the wooden leg of the visitor chair in frustration.
“Well, your grandmother’s credit line has been permanently severed from our institutional registry, young man,” the headmaster stated formally.
“Furthermore, due to your ongoing behavioral infractions and unpaid tuition arrears, your enrollment contract is hereby terminated effective immediately.”
Liam’s jaw dropped in sheer disbelief as the headmaster slid a cardboard box containing his personal belongings across the desk.
“You can’t expel me! My dad sits on the alumni committee!” Liam yelled, tears of humiliation springing hot into his eyes.
“Your father hasn't contributed a dime to this academy in three years, Liam. Collect your things and wait outside for your mother,” Sterling ordered.
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Liam dragged himself out of the office, carrying his cardboard box past rows of snickering classmates who whispered behind their hands.
It was the first time in his pampered life that his family name carried zero immunity against the harsh consequences of reality.
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