Shifted Fate Novel

Chapter 270 Chapter 270 +25 BONUS I walked past all the reporters and made our way inside to our seats .

We sat down with the rest of the students , saying hi , and settling in before one guy turned to me with a sad look .

I dont agree with what they are doing to you Amy .

I looked , really looked , at Chad and raised an eyebrow .

Look , I know we arent really friends , and we have just had class together , but I know everything you and your dad have done for all of us .

I may not like you personally , but your family doesnt deserve this bullshit .

He shook his head .

We all talked about it , and all of us agree .

They are painting a target on your back .

This is happening today for a reason .

I just wanted to warn you .

And to let you know we all stand beside you .

I stared at him for a moment , trying to figure out if he was serious .

We had never been close .

Sometimes I thought he even hated me .

I think my face conveyed that when he smiled again .

Like I said , I dont like you , but you helped me .

And my family .

We wont stand by and watch it happen .

He met my stare , and I could see he was serious .

But everyone ? Everyone ? I was skeptical , but as I looked around , I made eye contact with everyone from our program .

But then others turned to me from other programs , and one by one they all bowed their heads .

Almost our entire graduating class turned and nodded .

I felt my eyes fill , and I had to turn away .

My eyes turned back to Chad , and he nodded .

He went to say something , but he was interrupted by Vince making his way onto the stage .

He stood in front of the microphone and looked over at the crowd .

His eyes landed on me for a second and I saw triumph on his face ..

He thought he won , and he was standing there preening on the stage like a prized wolf .

He pushed his chest out a little more and smiled .

He was so sure he had won , but we would see who was smiling after everything was said and done .

Ladies and Gentlemen .

Please settle .

We will begin the graduation ceremony shortly .

I will say , after the speeches and before the grads walk , we have a guest speaker , and another set of announcements that arent on the printed programs so bare with us , please .

He smiled before he stepped back , motioning for a teacher to come up to start the ceremony .

We sat while everyone delivered their speeches .

First the teachers , then the heads student in each department .

Then came the valedictorian speech .

The teacher from the Art department was standing at the podium .

Please stand and join me in the pleasure of calling on our schools valedictorian .

This student held the highest GPA , but she also helped this student body so much during these last few years .

From helping support group causes , to volunteering her time to help with teachers scheduling , she has demonstrated not only a dedication to this school , but to our kind .

She is a pillar of trustworthiness , steadfast dedication , and honesty .

This speech was pointed , and I felt a little vindicated .

You could watch Vinces face take on a hint of confusion as the teacher went on .

Obviously , he didnt know who this speech was about .

But I did .

Please , allow me the pleasure of introducing this years valedictorian .

Amy Maclean .

The room erupted into applause , and Vinces face fell .

Apparently , the teachers had hid this tiny minor fact from him .

His eyes connected to someone behind me , and I looked over my shoulder to see Brandon with furrowed brows .

He leaned into my back .

Youre the valedictorian ? I nodded .

Yeah , I was told last month when we got our finals result .

I smiled as I stood up and walked up to the podium .

The reporters were still in the back and they were filming everything .

Welcome , class of 2021.

I looked out at the crowd .

I wont keep you long , as I am the last in a million speeches , way more eloquently prepared than my own .

A few chuckles could be heard .

While I did have a full speech prepared , something happened today , and I think my time here would be better used addressing that .

I heard Vince get to his feet , but I ignored him .

Everyone here , the students , the faculty , have been witness to the past few years , but the rest of our world hasnt , so I can understand what happened today .

But I refuse to let this stand .

Amy , this isnt the place .

Vince came up next to me and I growled .

He froze with his hand halfway to the microphone .