Chapter 116

Before long, there was a knock at the door.

Officers came in, showed their IDs to the teacher, and said, “We’re from the Gleaston precinct. Which ones are Lila Lawson and Maddie Hicks?”

Hearing their names, both Lila and Maddie stood up, bewildered.

“W–We’re here.”

At the sight of them, the lead officer nodded to his colleagues. “Take them.”

“What? On what grounds? What gives you the right to take us?”

Lila’s face turned pale.

The officer walked up to Lila and said, “Lila Lawson, Maddie Hicks, you maliciously spread false rumors at college, infringing on Ms. Torrey’s right to her reputation. We’re acting in accordance with the law. Please come with us.”

to the police? But earlier that morning, Brian had already stepped in to

Evelyn, please explain! This is

with us! You

to her. She had known about it but never thought Ariana

eyeing her, as though she was under suspicion. After all, she’d always acted so virtuous

this? You knew about it? Or are you an accomplice?” asked

about it. But… Maybe there’s been a misunderstanding? Could we settle

be necessary.”

from the group. He approached the three of them. “I’m the lawyer appointed by Ms. Torrey. This incident caused her significant harm. She has stated that she wants to pursue this matter

just framing us!” Lila was grasping at

a tablet showing footage of a corner of the campus, with Lila and Maddie clearly seen tampering with the bulletin

the two of you were responsible for what happened at the bulletin board,”

ironclad evidence, both of

already gathered everything she needed. Did she

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