Harvey looked at Yolanda. He wanted to say something but held back. He didn't approve of Yolanda using the Southdale Physics Competition as part of her wager. Winning the championship in such a competition was incredibly difficult.
"Mr. Coleman, I know what I'm doing. If I dare to propose it, it means I can achieve it."
"But…"
Even though Yolanda said this, it still couldn't put Harvey at ease.
"I'm not done yet," Yolanda stated.
Then, she continued, "I promise to get a perfect score and rank first in the next monthly exam, and I'll win the championship in this year's Southdale Physics Competition.
"If I fail to meet either of these conditions, I will apologize publicly to all the directors of the school board and leave First Academy voluntarily.
"In addition, I'll donate 50 million dollars to the school. However, if I meet both conditions, Hector must resign from the school board. Also, I will join the school board as a director, which will grant me decision-making authority."
After she finished speaking, the conference room fell into a stunned silence. This bet was enormous, and the stakes were high enough to tempt the minor board directors.
Yolanda had promised to donate 50 million dollars! Even if the amount was split among everyone present, each of them would receive more than five million dollars!
They all believed that even if Yolanda could get another perfect score in the next monthly exam, there was no way she could win the Southdale Physics Competition. Therefore, this was a risk-free, guaranteed win for them.
After much consideration, it was Chris who finally spoke up. "Hector, agree to it for the good of the academy."
Since Hector was directly involved, his agreement was needed to make the deal official.
"I…" Hector had initially wanted to agree immediately. But for some reason, when he looked at Yolanda's calm expression, a strange sense of unease crept into his heart.
"What are you worried about? She won't be able to meet either of those conditions. If you agree, you'll be a hero for the academy!" Chris urged.
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