Andrew waited anxiously for the hacker to get back to him. He had paid a small fortune for the hacker's services, and he expected results.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, the hacker contacted Andrew. "I've got what you need," the hacker said, his voice low and gravelly.

Andrew's heart skipped a beat as he waited for the hacker to send him the information. He had been planning this for weeks, and it was finally going to pay off.

As he waited, Andrew couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement. He was finally going to ruin Lucas's reputation, and he was going to enjoy every minute of it.

But little did Andrew know, Lucas and Penny were not going to go down without a fight. They had been suspicious of Andrew's activities, and they had been doing some digging of their own.

Penny had been researching Andrew's past, and she had uncovered some disturbing information. It seemed that Andrew had a history of sabotaging his enemies, and Penny had a feeling that Lucas was next on his list.

"Lucas, we need to talk," Penny said, her voice serious.

Lucas looked up from his book, a concerned expression on his face. "What's wrong?" he asked.

Penny hesitated, unsure of how to break the news. "I've been researching Andrew's past," she said finally. "And I think we're in trouble."

Lucas's expression turned serious, and he set his book aside. "What did you find out?" he asked.

Penny took a deep breath and told Lucas everything she had discovered. As she spoke, Lucas's expression grew more and more concerned.

When Penny finished speaking, Lucas stood up and began pacing back and forth across the room. "We need to do something," he said finally. "We can't just sit back and wait for Andrew to make his move."

Penny nodded, a determined expression on her face. "I agree," she said. "Let's come up with a plan to take down Andrew once and for all."

Lucas grinned, feeling a sense of excitement. "I like the way you think," he said.

Together, Lucas and Penny began brainstorming a plan to take down Andrew. They were determined to stop him before he could do any more damage.

But as they worked on their plan, Andrew was putting his own plan into action. He had the information he needed, and he was ready to strike.

The battle between Lucas and Andrew was about to begin, and only one person could emerge victorious.

As Andrew put his plan into action, Lucas and Penny were busy gathering evidence to take him down. They spent hours researching, interviewing witnesses, and collecting documents.

"I think we have enough evidence to take to the dean," Lucas said, his eyes scanning the stack of papers in front of him.

Penny nodded, her face set in determination. "Let's do it," she said.

Together, they headed to the dean's office, ready to present their case against Andrew.

But when they arrived, they were met with a surprise. Andrew was already there, a smug look on his face.

"Ah, Lucas and Penny," Andrew said, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "I've been expecting you."

The dean looked up from behind his desk, a confused expression on his face. "What's going on here?" he asked.

Lucas took a deep breath and launched into their story, telling the dean everything they had discovered about Andrew's sabotage.

But to their surprise, the dean didn't seem to care. In fact, he seemed to be taking Andrew's side.

"I'm afraid we can't just take your word for it, Lucas," the dean said, his voice firm. "We need concrete evidence."

Lucas and Penny exchanged a disbelieving glance. They had brought evidence, but it seemed the dean was not interested in seeing it.

"What's going on here?" Lucas demanded, his voice rising in anger.

But before the dean could respond, Andrew spoke up.

"I think I can explain," Andrew said, a sly smile spreading across his face. "You see, Lucas and Penny here have been spreading rumors about me, trying to ruin my reputation."

The dean's expression turned stern, and he looked at Lucas and Penny with disapproval.

"I'm afraid I'm going to have to take disciplinary action against you two," he said.

Lucas and Penny were shocked. They had been trying to expose Andrew's sabotage, and now they were being punished for it?

This was not going as planned. Lucas and Penny were in trouble, and they didn't know how to get out of it.

Lucas and Penny were stunned. They had been trying to expose Andrew's sabotage, and now they were being punished for it?

"This is ridiculous," Lucas said, his voice firm. "We have evidence of Andrew's sabotage. We can prove that he's been trying to ruin our reputations."

The dean sighed, his expression unyielding. "I'm afraid it's too late for that, Lucas. The damage has already been done. You and Penny have been spreading rumors and causing trouble on campus. I'm going to have to suspend you both for a week."

Lucas and Penny were horrified. A week's suspension would mean missing important classes and assignments. It would put them behind in their studies and could even affect their grades.

"This is unfair," Penny said, her voice shaking with anger. "We're the ones who have been trying to expose the truth. Andrew is the one who should be punished, not us."

The dean shrugged, his expression uncaring. "I'm afraid the decision has been made. You'll both receive a week's suspension, effective immediately."

Lucas and Penny were furious. They knew they had been set up, and they were determined to prove it.

As they left the dean's office, Lucas turned to Penny and said, "We need to come up with a plan. We can't just sit back and accept this suspension. We need to fight back."

Penny nodded, her eyes flashing with determination. "I'm with you, Lucas. Let's do it."

Together, they began brainstorming a plan to clear their names and expose Andrew's sabotage. They spent hours researching, gathering evidence, and talking to witnesses.

As the day drew to a close, Lucas and Penny sat down to review their plan. They had a long road ahead of them, but they were determined to succeed.

"We can do this," Lucas said, his voice firm. "We just need to stay focused and keep pushing forward."

Penny nodded, her eyes shining with determination. "We will, Lucas. We'll fight for our reputations and for the truth."

As they sat there, planning and scheming, Lucas couldn't help but feel a sense of pride and admiration for Penny. She was strong, determined, and fiercely loyal. He knew that he could always count on her, no matter what.

And as they sat there, wrapped in each other's arms, Lucas knew that they would face whatever challenges came their way, together.

The next day, Lucas and Penny put their plan into action. They started by gathering evidence of Andrew's sabotage, talking to witnesses and collecting documents.

As they worked, Lucas couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and anticipation. They were finally taking action, fighting back against Andrew's sabotage.

But as the day wore on, Lucas began to realize just how difficult their task would be. Andrew had covered his tracks well, and it was hard to find concrete evidence of his sabotage.

Just when Lucas was starting to feel discouraged, Penny came up with a breakthrough. She had discovered a hidden email account, one that Andrew had been using to communicate with his accomplices.

Lucas's eyes widened as he read through the emails. They were shocking, revealing a deep-seated conspiracy to sabotage Lucas and Penny's reputations.

"This is it," Lucas said, his voice firm. "This is the evidence we need to take down Andrew."

Penny nodded, her eyes shining with excitement. "Let's do it," she said.

Together, they took the evidence to the dean's office, determined to finally expose Andrew's sabotage. But as they arrived, they were met with a surprise.

The dean was not alone. Andrew was there, a smug look on his face.

"Ah, Lucas and Penny," Andrew said, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "I've been expecting you."

Lucas and Penny exchanged a wary glance. What was Andrew planning?

But before they could react, the dean spoke up.

"I'm afraid I have some bad news," the dean said, his expression grim. "Andrew has come forward with some shocking allegations. Allegations that could ruin your reputations forever."

Lucas and Penny were stunned. What allegations could Andrew possibly have?

But before they could ask, the dean dropped a bombshell.

"Andrew claims that you two have been cheating on your exams," the dean said, his voice firm. "And he has evidence to prove it."

Lucas and Penny were horrified. They knew they had never cheated, but how could they prove it?

As they stood there, frozen in shock, Andrew smiled, a triumphant look on his face.

"I told you I would take you down," Andrew said, his voice dripping with malice.

But Lucas and Penny were not going to give up. They were determined to clear their names and expose Andrew's sabotage once and for all.

The battle between Lucas, Penny, and Andrew had just begun.