FVN Chapter 30
Chapter 30
He began, his voice started getting heavy with regret.
"Despite Ethan remarkable intellect and unwavering determination, he has faced numerous obstacles along the way, he wrote our yearly best student exam we normally open every year to get the best brains but it hasn't been passed for years, but Ethan wrote the exams and passed so the university had to choice but to accept him."
He managed to face lady Madison to see if he would see any sign of softness in her, but her face looked even more deadly as ever now.
And at that moment he knows they are in trouble.
Lady Madison leaned forward, her lips shaking as he said.
"Go on."
she urged, her eyes narrowing slightly, though she was becoming very angry that her jaw tightened, but she wants to hear everything about Ethan.
At that moment Chancellor Harrington sighed, running a hand through his thinning hair.
"Ethan came to us on a scholarship, you see he was a bright star, brimming with potential. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, his scholarship was reduced by half, leaving him to shoulder the burden of his remaining tuition, it wasn't the school's decision but the parents collective."
He then paused, shaking his head sadly.
"The young man has worked tirelessly to make ends meet. I'm aware that it hasn't been easy for him after his scholarship was cut in half, I'm also aware he started taking on odd jobs and burning the midnight oil to maintain his grades. But it hasn't been easy.
He's struggled to keep up with his peers, both academically and socially, nobody wants to associate with him, they see him differently because of his background, and how he got into the school he has never been accepted and it started affecting his confidence"
Harrington then managed to look at lady Madison on the eyes again and his heart skipped, the look on her face has gone from manageable to something very deadly, without being told he knows his emotional trick he used to make her see the school wasn't at fault, didn't work they did everything they could but it was Ethan who lost his head by fighting.
The thought of Ethan, being alone and struggling, his dreams slowly eroding under the weight of financial burden and personal disappointment, was almost too much to bear.
She drew in a sharp breath, her voice trembling slightly as she spoke.
"Chancellor, I have made my decision. As of this moment, I will be personally financing Ethan's education. He will no longer have to worry about tuition fees or the cost of his books and supplies. He will have the freedom to focus on his studies and pursue his passions without the specter of financial ruin hanging over his head."
lady Madison didn't want to say Ethan is her grandson, because it would be too much on him, she's going to tell him when she sees him and it will be his decision to announce it or not, and the incident that happened years back was still fresh in her mind, and she doesn't want a repeat of it again.
Upon hearing what lady Madison just said the Chancellor's eyes widened in surprise, his mouth started falling open slightly he couldn't believe it, he never thought this to be the outcome, he thought Ethan had done something wrong not knowing he didn't, he was just worried for nothing.
His voice became even more shaky.
"Madam Madison, that is... that is incredibly generous of you. I'm sure Ethan will be overjoyed to hear this news, the poor boy has went through hell I will–"
At that moment Lady Madison held up her hand, silencing him.
"There's more. I want Ethan to play in tonight's football game. I want to see him out on that field, showcasing his talents and living out his dreams. And I will be there, in the stands, cheering him on as he takes his rightful place among his peers, chancellor you know what to do."
Upon hearing lady Madison order
Chancellor Harrington nodded, his entire body was still shaking, he was just trying to pretend to put on a strong face, but deep down, he doesn't know the connection Ethan has with lady Madison and he can't ask either.
However on the second thought hearing lady Madison will be available for today's game made a soft smile start spreading across his face , he knows the news will be all over the country, and it's going to make the school even more popular, without wasting anymore time he said.
"Of course, Madam Madison. I will make the necessary arrangements. Ethan will have his chance to shine while you watch."