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.”

police? But earlier that

must be a misunderstanding! Evelyn, please explain! This is a

this has nothing to do with us! You know that, don’t

right beside them and felt her heart skip a beat when they turned to her. She had known about it but never thought Ariana would

were eyeing her, as though she was under

it? Or are you an accomplice?” asked one of the officers, looking

know anything about it. But… Maybe there’s

won’t be

He approached the three of them. “I’m the lawyer appointed by Ms. Torrey. This incident caused her significant harm. She has stated that

was us! She’s just framing us!”

footage of a corner of the campus, with Lila

you were

evidence, both

everything she needed.

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