Davis was a renowned and respected translator, celebrated for his exceptional skill in the profession. In comparison, Liza, even with her impressive abilities as a translator, was considered insignificant in his eyes. Yet, she had dared to mock him and suggest that he was afraid of her! The accusation left Davis seething with anger. His face turned crimson as his chest heaved with indignation. He pointed a trembling finger at her, struggling to articulate his fury. “You...!” Meanwhile, Serena stood to the side, her expression a mix of feigned concern and subtle smugness. “Sister,” she said softly, “we didn’t mean to slander you. If you didn’t cheat, I’d be genuinely happy. But…” She paused, her voice laced with hesitation, as though trying to appear innocent and magnanimous. Liza, however, saw right through her pretense. Her sharp gaze didn’t waver. “Then you shouldn’t have any objections if I request to retake the test, right?” she asked with an unyielding tone.Caught off guard, Serena’s expression faltered for a moment. She quickly recovered, squeezing out a few tears and choking back a sob. “Sister… Please, let’s just forget about it. When your skills improve, you can take the test again. Don’t let your emotions cloud your judgment. Please, just take my advice… I’m begging you, okay?” “I don’t need your pity, nor do I need you to beg!” Liza interrupted coldly, her voice cutting through the air like a blade. Her eyes turned to Chancellor Chen. “I want to retake the test!” Davis looked ready to explode, but before he could say a word, a group of students and faculty burst into the office, their voices filled with determination. “Chancellor , we support Liza!” “She’s brave enough to stand up and prove herself—why not give her the opportunity?” “Mr. Davis, while you’re undoubtedly an expert in translation, that doesn’t make your opinions infallible. Accusing Liza of cheating without evidence is unfair. If she’s willing to retake the test, you should allow it!” Davis’s face darkened further as the crowd rallied around Liza. His breaths came in shallow gasps, his chest rising and falling as he struggled to keep his composure. The sheer audacity of it all! He, a respected figure in the translation world, was being challenged so openly. It was preposterous! He was certain Liza had cheated—what need was there for proof? As a leading authority, his word should have been enough. But now, here she was, teaming up with a mob to question his credibility! His teeth ground together as he glared at Liza. “Fine! You want to retake the test? I agree! But this time, to ensure there’s no chance for you to cheat, I’ll be the one setting the questions personally!” A spark of malice glinted in his eyes. He would craft questions so complex that Liza would have no hope of succeeding. Liza remained composed, her expression unfaltering. “Agreed, Mr. Davis. You set the questions, and I’ll take the test.” From the corner of the room, Serena watched the exchange with a sly smirk. Her eyes flickered with malice as she realized this could work in her favor. Fine, let Liza have her moment. Davis would surely create a near-impossible test for her. And when Liza inevitably failed to answer the questions, it would be undeniable proof that she had cheated before. Her downfall would be even more devastating than if she had simply accepted the accusations. Serena’s lips curled into a sinister smile. This game wasn’t over yet. … That afternoon, Davis carefully selected the questions for the test. He deliberately chose professional-level articles that were extraordinarily challenging to translate—so difficult, in fact, that even fluent native speakers would struggle to provide accurate translations. Professor from the English department reviewed the questions and frowned deeply. “Mr. Davis, aren’t these questions a bit too advanced? Liza isn’t even a specialist in this field. How do you expect her to translate these accurately?” Davis sneered, his expression cold. “Liza was the one who insisted on retaking the test, and she agreed to let me choose the questions. If she fails, it’ll just confirm that she cheated before. It’s her own doing, not mine.” Professor opened his mouth to argue, but just then, Liza walked into the room. Her calm and confident demeanor immediately drew attention. She glanced briefly at Davis, her expression indifferent. “Can we start the test now?” Davis’s lips curled into a sinister smile. He rapped his knuckles on the desk and said smugly, “Liza, to ensure there’s no chance of cheating this time, I’ve decided that Professor and I will personally supervise the test. Do you have any objections?” Liza scanned the room. As expected, cameras had been installed to monitor the exam from multiple angles. A faint smirk appeared on her face. “I have no objections.” Her heart felt a strange satisfaction. With both invigilators and cameras in place, there would be undeniable proof of her performance. This way, if anyone dared to accuse her of cheating again, the evidence would speak for itself. She would love to see Davis try to challenge her integrity this time. As the test began, Liza sat down and started writing without hesitation. Her pen moved swiftly and confidently across the paper, her expression calm and composed. Davis stood at the side, watching her intently. His voice dripped with disdain as he muttered, “Liza, if you don’t achieve full marks this time, it’ll prove that you cheated on your previous exam.” Professor , already frustrated by Davis’s attitude, couldn’t hold back any longer. “Mr. Davis, this is completely unfair! The questions you’ve set are far more difficult than the ones in her previous test. How can you compare the two?” Before Davis could retort, Liza raised her head and spoke, her tone unwavering. “You’re right, Professor . But I will get full marks this time.” Davis burst into laughter, shaking his head as if he’d heard the most ridiculous claim in the world. “You’re unbelievably arrogant, Liza,” he scoffed. He folded his arms, leaning against the desk with a smirk. Even he, an experienced translator, wouldn’t be able to score full marks on such a difficult test. Yet here was Liza, boldly making such an absurd declaration. He decided to let her bask in her overconfidence—it would make her eventual failure all the more satisfying. To everyone’s surprise, it didn’t take long for Liza to put her pen down. She picked up the paper and carefully reviewed her answers, her expression thoughtful. After a few minutes, she stood up and walked toward the invigilators. “I’ve finished,” she announced calmly. “Professor , Mr. Davis, please grade my paper.” The room went silent as all eyes turned to her. Professor glanced at the clock, his eyebrows furrowing. Liza had completed the test in just half an hour. The chancellor, who had been observing from the sidelines, stepped forward. His gaze met Liza’s, and he let out a slow, measured breath. Her calm confidence suggested that she had nothing to fear. But Davis wasn’t convinced. His face twisted in disdain as he snorted. “You expect me to believe this? Liza, let me be clear. Even if you’re a single point short of a perfect score, it’ll prove you cheated before. Completing such a difficult test in half an hour? Don’t tell me you just scribbled random nonsense to finish quickly!” Liza looked at him for a moment, her expression unreadable. The arrogance and bitterness of this so-called expert translator amused her more than it angered her. “Mr. Davis,” she said softly, “what makes you so certain I answered randomly?” Without waiting for a reply, she turned to Professor and the chancellor, offering them a respectful nod. “I’ll leave the rest to you.” With that, she walked out of the room, her head held high and her footsteps steady.