The reporters, spotting the plaque in Alice's hands, immediately started snapping photos and gushing about how great she looked.

On the other hand, the farmers weren't used to a scene like this. After a brief moment of confusion, a few young people rushed forward and grabbed the plaque back.

"Who the hell are you? Why are you holding our plaque? This is for Grace!"

"Are you serious? How low can you get, trying to take credit for Grace's work?"

People in Northbrook were straight shooters-they couldn't stand anyone trying to take credit for someone else's work.

The government officials stood there, momentarily stunned. They then turned to Alice.

"Aren't you Ms. Grace Lambert?" one of them asked.

Alice's smile stiffened.

"Grace? She's nothing but trouble. Alice is the one who helped with the Farm Support Project. You must've written the

The farmers were furious.

saw Ms. Grace busting her ass for this

closed ranks around her, their expressions hard as they glared at Quentin and Alice with

the officials who knew Quentin leaned in and asked quietly, "Quentin, do you

felt uneasy, but he was certain they had gotten the names wrong. Instead

said. "As for Alice... Well, I heard she caused a

with Alice in a hurry, expecting interviews and praise, only to find out

in the middle of the crowd. She didn't even

interviews. She answered a few questions with a smile before being whisked away

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