Becoming the Richest by Farming
Chapter 494 - 0494 Everyone knows_1

Chapter 494: 0494 Everyone knows_1

After identifying who the person was, they didn’t rush to tell Ellen Young. Instead, they followed the trail to meticulously investigate the powers at play.

They were discreet in their dealings, but as part of the business circle, natural vulnerabilities emerged.

Previously, no one looked closely, but now that they had started investigating, it was astonishing how accurate each discovery was.

Behind Theodore Hailey was indeed a specialized academic fraud organization.

This organization was also involved with several prestigious universities, with implicated staff including renowned professors and famous prodigious students.

They, of course, didn’t lack the desire for fame, but when weighing fame against money, choices had to be made.

Fame, taken to extremes, might lead to lucrative earnings, but there are plenty of smart people who eventually fade into obscurity.

Yet, at the current stage, some are downright destitute.

Selling just one seemingly scholarly thesis could yield profits of hundreds of thousands or even millions. Who wouldn’t want to do this?

Naturally, most scholars take pride in their work, holding their knowledge in high esteem. Only a few are willing to sell out, but this organization has managed to grow significantly.

It even implicated major event fraud.

Theodore Hailey was one of the key members, but the scheme to commit fraud was not his idea, it was his father’s.

His father, a famous professor not known for the greatest reputation, prioritized profits and fame.

Although his son was sufficiently talented, he couldn’t surpass his younger self. Coupled with some reasons, he bought several theses from the organization to bolster Theodore Hailey’s image.

His father was a member of the organization, without paying any price, but once exposed, he stood to lose everything.

Moreover, Theodore Hailey’s case was particularly severe as he bought high-level theses and even gained awards and fame as a result. His father was even less likely to walk away unscathed from the organization, and this scandal erupted precisely because he was confident his father would clean up his messes.

Little did he know the extent of the trouble he had attracted.

The entire chain of evidence was now in their hands; apprehending those involved could be done in minutes, as their actions were already in violation of the law.

The case was incredibly widespread. These people had protectors, but the protectors were currently unaware that the investigator was Ellen Young.

The influence behind Ellen Young was unimaginable to the average person.

Having obtained all the evidence, she naturally wouldn’t release it and cause a stir, but instead, she decided to keep the information aside, preparing to visit the chancellor of Andalu University the next day.

Too many individuals were implicated in this serious matter. If handled carelessly, the repercussions would be extensive. It would be best to keep the case private if possible, rather than making it public.

Otherwise, the schools would suffer the consequences, possibly even prompting suspicions from ordinary students about prestigious schools.

That would be highly unfavorable.

Ellen Young hadn’t alarmed anyone yet; now it was Taylor Smith’s birthday party, and she spent the entire day at the Smith Family’s place, naturally revealing her relationship with Ruffy Smith in the process.

Practically everyone who attended Taylor Smith’s birthday party now knew that Ellen Young had become Ruffy Smith’s girlfriend, or rather, that Ruffy Smith’s girlfriend was Ellen Young, causing quite a stir in Imperial City.

Every guest at the Smith Family party was almost in shock, feeling as if they were dreaming on their way back home.

Clinton White wasn’t there, but through his wife’s words, he learned this abhorrent truth.

Clinton White couldn’t help but grind his teeth and curse, "Beast!"