Chapter 46 Never mind that these photos were taken after her divorce from James - even if they weren't , all they showed was her getting into someone's car . Hardly damning evidence ! Unlike last time , students weren't blindly joining in the criticism . While there were plenty of nasty comments , many students were defending her . Sarah scrolled through the comments section . " Someone must have it out for Miss Sanders . Why do they keep trying to smear her on the forum ? One ambiguous photo proves nothing . " " Where there's smoke , there's fire . Why is she the only one getting these accusations ? " " Forget everything else - can't believe she's already divorced at her age ! " Meanwhile , in the Dean's office at Adams University : " Dean Larson , I've explained everything . Having Sarah as a daughter - in - law was already an embarrassment to the Chancer family . How dare Adams hire someone like her ? Aren't you worried about the university's reputation ? " Mrs. Chancer sat on the office sofa , sipping tea while imperiously questioning the Dean . Professor Wells , Sarah's mentor , sat opposite , bristling with anger . " Mrs. Chancer , these are serious accusations that require actual evidence . Sarah is my star student . Coming here to spread rumors based on one heavily edited photo is outrageous ! " Mrs. Chancer dismissed Professor Wells entirely , fixing her shrewd gaze on the Dean . " For the Chancer family , one photo is enough . Dean Larson , don't forget - while our share on the Board of Trustees may be small , we are still members . Hiring someone of Sarah's … character shows complete disregard for the Board . Perhaps Adams no longer needs the Board's funding ? " Using power to intimidate was Mrs. Chancer's specialty . Sure enough , the Dean's expression wavered . Adams valued talent , but they couldn't afford to alienate the Board . The Dean considered carefully before suggesting , " Mrs. Chancer , what if we handle it this way ? While the photo is concerning , we need proper evidence . Let's call a leadership meeting and have Sarah present her side . If the allegations prove true , we'll take appropriate action . Would that work ? " Mrs. Chancer rolled her eyes but recognized this as a compromise . She didn't push for an immediate decision - the Chancers had to maintain appearances , after all . Besides , she had other bombshells ready . The Dean signaled Professor Wells to fetch Sarah , then started emailing the administration about the meeting . 1 1/2 Professor Wells shook his head resignedly and complied . Catching a glimpse of Mrs. Chancer's spiteful expression as he left to make the call , he felt sorry for Sarah . Was this really the family his bright student had sacrificed her studies to marry into ? How much had she suffered these past years ? Sarah was still reading comments when her mentor called . " Professor Wells ? " she answered . His steady voice came through : " Sarah , Mrs. Chancer is here demanding your dismissal … Would you like to come in ? " She noted how he posed it as a question rather than a summons . Touched by his consideration but knowing he must be under pressure from administration , she didn't want to make things difficult for him . " Of course , Professor . I'll be right there . "