Just as expected, the police gave him a quick once–over.

“Did you bring your student ID?”

“Yeah, I did.” Zachary rummaged through his backpack and handed his student ID to the officer with both hands.

The officer glanced at it, exchanged a look with his partner, then nodded.

“Alright, I understand. I’ll have someone pull the footage from the bus security cameras later. Now, do you want to press charges, or try to settle this privately? If you want to file a report, you’ll need to come down to the station and give your statements.”

He closed the ID and returned it to Zachary.

“We want to file a report,” Ethan and Zachary replied in unison.

Alessia had already wiped away her tears, though she still clung tightly to Cole’s hand. Queenie stood quietly beside her, knowing this wasn’t the right moment to get involved–sometimes it was best to just watch from the sidelines.

“File a report? Why bother? Just pay us some compensation and call it a day. Why make it complicated and waste everyone’s time? If you drag this out, you’ll just end up paying more! I didn’t even ask you for extra fees since you’re just a student–you should be grateful. If you press charges, who knows how much more you’ll have to cough up!”

A flash of panic crossed the man’s eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.

numbers on their side? They were just a bunch of naïve college kids–he’d dealt with

happens.” Ethan couldn’t be bothered to

he’s a lawyer–I think I’ve seen him on TV,” the woman whispered, tugging at

with a pretty face ends up on TV. Who knows if he’s actually any good, or just all talk? Besides, look at his suit–it’s just like my brother’s. Must’ve cost

goes to court?” The woman glanced nervously from Ethan, standing tall and unyielding,

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Chapter 347

call my brother, now,” Chester muttered in

off to a

up your

and we’ll forget the whole

argument.

laugh. “Thirty to fifty grand? What about you insulting my brother, twisting his good intentions, or making my sister cry? How

Chester pointed at Ethan,

the report,” Zachary said firmly, having seen

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