Chapter 271

Carina’s grip on the pen tightened suddenly, leaving a deep scratch on her exam paper. The entire exam hall turned to stare at her, their gazes like daggers piercing her back.

Gritting her teeth, she stood up, straightened her back, and walked out.

“Are you Carina?” a police officer asked, giving her a quick once–over.

Carina nodded stiffly.

“We need you to come with us. You’re a suspect in a premeditated murder case and need to assist with our investigation,” he said.

The bright sun overhead did nothing to dispel the sudden chill that enveloped Carina. Her fingernails dug into her palms, but the pain barely registered.

middle of my finals… Can this wait until after I’m done?” Carina’s voice

to come with us now,” the officer replied, his

her teeth chattering and her body shaking. “You must understand how important these

have orders to bring you in immediately,” he

didn’t want to help; he simply couldn’t defy the orders

bloodshot and desperate, locked onto the

had to be Flora. She had timed this perfectly, giving Carina hope only to plunge

her accusations and instead handcuffed her, leading her out. The sudden commotion had everyone in the exam hall

Flora, amidst her essay, glanced out the window. Carina sensed it too and their eyes met. Flora saw the madness and hatred in Carina’s eyes and twirled her pen with

was the one

Flora mouthed the words

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