The Invisible Daughter (Yunice Saunders) novel Chapter 328

Chapter 328 A Calm Storm

Other test–takers began casting glances in her direction.

Finished

With four officials surrounding her, there was no hiding the disruption. The implication was clear–something must be wrong with her.

As expected, one of the inspectors tapped his knuckle against the corner of Yunice’s desk and said in a firm, chilly tone, “Student, we’ve received a report that you may be involved in cheating. Please step out now and cooperate with our investigation.”

Yunice wanted to protest.

She hadn’t cheated.

But glancing from the officials to the rest of the room, she understood that now wasn’t the time to speak. If she disrupted the other examinees, she’d risk disqualification no matter what. She wouldn’t even get the chance to defend herself.

With deliberate calm, she stood up.

Her eyes flicked toward the pages she hadn’t yet answered–two sides left. a reading comprehension and the essay prompt.

As she followed the inspection team out, she silently calculated how much time she’d need to finish.

Her test tools were confiscated as well. All that remained was a half–finished answer sheet lying flat on her desk.

They led her into an administrative room under surveillance. Cameras recorded everything for documentation. Some officials examined her supplies–pens, erasers, and scrap paper–while others turned their attention to her directly.

They checked her ears for hidden earpieces, her mouth and teeth for transmitters, her limbs and waistband for concealed signals. Every accessory was removed.

But Yunice wore no jewelry. No watch. No glasses.

Nothing.

They found nothing.

Through it all, she remained utterly composed.

The inspectors couldn’t help but admire her self–possession. Most examinees caught in this situation broke into cold sweats or babbled nervously. But she hadn’t said a word–hadn’t flinched once.

When the final check was completed, Yunice calmly spoke for the first time.

“Excuse me, may I ask how I was reported for cheating? Did someone witness the alleged act?”

Her tone was polite, cool–but sharp. She was already digging, already analyzing

She knew she’d been targeted.

One official held out a phone. “Is this you?”

Yunice looked at the screen. A student ID photo. She recognized it immediately–it was taken years ago when she was still in school.

“Yes,” she confirmed. “That’s me.”

“Someone outside claimed to be your mother,” the inspector continued. “Said she gave you cheat notes and paid off an invigilator to watch your back.”

Yunice’s gut twisted. Cold anger surged like a rising tide, crashing against her ribs.

4:48 PM

C

“I assume you’ve reviewed my profile. I am a registered orphan. I have no mother. How is it possible I was reported by one?”

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