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.”

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

misunderstanding! Evelyn,

this has nothing to do with us! You

a beat when they turned to her. She had known about it but never thought Ariana would actually call the police. She

noticed the way people were eyeing her, as though she was under suspicion. After all, she’d always acted so virtuous at

this? You knew about it? Or are you an accomplice?” asked one of the officers, looking at

I don’t know anything about it. But… Maybe there’s been a

won’t 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

proof it was us! She’s just framing us!” Lila was grasping at straws.

footage of a corner of the campus, with Lila and Maddie clearly

the two of you were responsible for what

ironclad evidence, both of

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

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