Chapter 108

Seeing Chloe’s distraught expression, Ethan softened. He turned to the investigators.“I know Chloe’s character. She wouldn’t cheat. Besides, her grades are so poor; there’s no reason for her to cheat.”

Chloe was stung by his words. Her poor grades were because of the esports tournament, but she feigned gratitude.“Thank you, Brother, for believing me.”

The lead investigator was unfazed. “We have to follow procedure. Please cooperate.” Why were they so eager to investigate Alice but so resistant to investigating Chloe? The rumors were true. The Winds favored the adopted daughter over their biological child.

Ethan’s face hardened. “No, you can’t just investigate anyone. We have a lawyer.”

“Mr. Windham, obstructing the investigation will be considered in our evaluation. Are you trying. to hide something?”

“Why would I hide anything? Chloe is sensitive. An investigation could traumatize her.” The investigator pressed, “But you weren’t so hesitant when we investigated Alice, were you? Your favoritism is obvious.”

Alice directly confronted Ethan. “Yeah, you can investigate me for cheating, but not Chloe? Who says people with poor grades don’t cheat? What if she only got zeroes without cheating?”

gaze was cold and sharp, laced with sarcasm.

Her

Ethan was taken aback, his expression uncomfortable. “I believe Chloe is a good kid.” Unlike Alice, who’d always competed with Chloe for attention. This behavior wasn’t surprising.

Alice scoffed. Yes, in her past life, Ethan had believed Chloe, too.

“Brother, I also believe Chloe. To avoid suspicion, it’s best to cooperate

H

years without getting caught. Even when caught once, someone had

if I suffer a little. Just don’t let anyone

should you investigate just because you say

hall has security cameras.”

mention of cameras. A casual accusation, and she’d struck

froze, her face paling. Her hands trembled. Had she been

was incredulous.“Show me the

their phone.“Clear as day. She

of

Chloe’s cheating was undeniable. She was curious to see Chloe’s denial and the Winds‘ reactions. She was anticipating

How was this possible? She

Chapter 101

shocked, looked at Chloe.“What’s going on? Chloe, what did you do?” He couldn’t believe she’d done this. He’d

it was humiliating!

answer. What to do? If she couldn’t explain, she was finished! She couldn’t be kicked out! She couldn’t lose

It’s obvious! Brother, are you blind? Cheating! Do you know what that means? Should I

turned green. His

her heart. It should have been Alice facing humiliation; why had it been reversed? This wasn’t right! Ethan’s pride was wounded. He’d believed Chloe, and now this video was slapping him in the

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