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 defend them! Was Ariana crazy?

Evelyn, please

with us! You know that, don’t

skip a beat when they turned to her. She had known about it but never thought Ariana would actually call the police. She certainly didn’t

her reputation more than anything. She noticed the way people were eyeing her, as though she was under suspicion. After

knew about it? Or are you an accomplice?” asked one

said, “Officer, I don’t know anything about it. But… Maybe there’s been a misunderstanding? Could we settle this in

be

approached the three of them. “I’m the lawyer appointed by Ms. Torrey. This incident caused her significant

has no proof it was us! She’s just framing us!” Lila was

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

you were responsible for

both

morning, Ariana had already gathered everything she needed. Did she really not fear crossing

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