From Zero to Shero (by Tessa Wallen) novel Chapter 21

Chapter 21

Chapter 21

Compared to the flood of mockery and abuse filling Josie’s screens, Natalie’s world was basking in glory.

341%.

With David’s announcement and the public support from Aiden and a few others, her comment section was a one-sided sea of well-wishes and praise.

Occasionally, a couple of sour remarks would pop up, but they were quickly drowned out by a flood of praise.

Not to mention, there were hardly any people badmouthing her-such things were practically non-existent. Natalie was in high spirits and casually sent a message to Josie.

Josie didn’t see it until the next morning. After logging off the forum the night before, she’d shut down her computer and buried herself in her textbooks.

Josie had filled pages with notes, but a few stubborn problems remained unsolved. She planned to find Claire later to ask about them.

Grabbing her phone to head out, Josie spotted the private message notification. Opening it, she read Natalie’s words.

Natalie: [Josie, try not to take the online comments too seriously. I believe with your abilities, you’ll thrive even after changing majors. Hang in there.]

Josie clicked her tongue and thought, ‘Still with that sickly-sweet act. Just flaunt your success if you want to; there’s no need for this fake concern.’

After a moment’s thought, Josie replied: [Okay!]

Josie couldn’t afford to ignore Natalie. If she wanted to uncover the plagiarism thing, Natalie needed to keep strutting around.

The more Natalie flaunted herself, the more chances Josie would have to find her mistakes.

Slinging her backpack over her shoulder, Josie headed for the library. To her surprise, Claire was already there.

The moment she saw Josie, Claire thrust a large cup of coffee into her hands. “Drink this. This should chase away the blues.”

“Why would I be blue?” Josie blinked, genuinely puzzled. “Seeing you makes me happy. Truly.”

Her earnestness made Claire laugh. “You’re so cute,” Claire said, unable to resist reaching out and giving Josie’s cheek a playful pinch.

It was the first time anyone had done that. Josie felt her face warm, a flush of shyness coloring her cheeks.

Josie was naturally reserved, not one for easy smiles. While people had called her cute before, Aiden and the others mostly praised her for being well-behaved.

To them, that compliance seemed her greatest merit and the main reason they were willing to hang out with her.

Claire had questioned who the real plagiarist was back then. Now, knowing Josie and seeing the recent forum frenzy, Claire had good reason to suspect the plagiarism accusation was true.

David had likely suppressed it to protect his reputation, probably even blaming Josie for speaking out. The injustice Josie must have endured was staggering.

Claire’s heart ached for her. She reached out and patted Josie’s shoulder. “You’re right. Wallowing is weak

“Our job is to shove the facts down their throats. Now, come on, what don’t you understand? Ask away?

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