In the college director's office, there is a tense silence. Mrs Jeanette, strict and uncompromising, has just learned that Alex—a student she had high hopes for—broke a window in the classroom building. She calls him to her office, knowing he understands his guilt and fears the consequences. When Alex enters, he immediately sees her cold, assessing gaze. Without wasting words, Mrs Jeanette points out his misdeed, emphasizing how much damage his actions have done to the college's reputation and how much money will be spent on repairs. Then, without giving him time to make excuses, she states...

In the college director's office, there is a tense silence. Mrs Jeanette, strict and uncompromising, has just learned that Alex—a student she had high hopes for—broke a window in the classroom building. She calls him to her office, knowing he understands his guilt and fears the consequences. When Alex enters, he immediately sees her cold, assessing gaze. Without wasting words, Mrs Jeanette points out his misdeed, emphasizing how much damage his actions have done to the college's reputation and how much money will be spent on repairs. Then, without giving him time to make excuses, she states that she intends to expel him for such behavior. Alex, filled with despair, begins to plead for another chance. Her face remains cold, and he realizes that his pleas do not impress her. After a pause, Mrs Jeanette offers him an alternative. Looking him sternly in the eyes, she says she will allow him to stay, but only on one condition: he will spend the rest of the day under her desk as a reminder of his responsibility and subordinate position. Understanding that this is his only chance to remain at the college, Alex obediently agrees.