Chapter 114

At Alice’s statement, Chloe’s face paled.“Li Hong admitted it. Even if she were here, it wouldn’t change anything.” Li Hong hadn’t wanted to take the blame, so Chloe bribed her parents to testify.

Li Hong’s parents nodded. It’s all our daughter’s fault. We’ll accept the punishment, but don’t involve Miss Chloe.” A deadbeat kid; the money from the Winds would be enough for her brother’s education.

The teacher hesitated. “No, Li Hong needs to come to school.”

Chloe’s face hardened. Damn it, everything was planned, and Alice had ruined it.

Ethan looked at the reacher.“Can 1 speak with the principal privately?”

The teacher agreed. Ethan looked at Chloe. Don’t worry. I believe you’re innocent.” Chloe put on an innocent smile and watched them leave.

Alice sneered.“Whether Li Hong admits it or not, you still cheated.” Chloe would still be punished. and her score canceled.

Chloe gritted her teeth. It doesn’t matter. Brother believes me. We have money; I can still go to college!

Alice didn’t bother arguing and left.

Chloe felt uneasy. “Did Li Hong really agree to confess?”

“She didn’t, but I told her off. Her parents will take the blame. Don’t forget your promise “I’ll pay you as long as Li Hong keeps quiet.” Chloe was still worried. If Li Hong talked, her position in the Winds would be untenable.

A strange message popped up: I found Li Hong. She’ll keep quiet! Nothing will stop our dear daughter!”

Chloe’s face went pale. She called back but it was an unknown number. As long as Li Hong kept quiet…

Days later, Alice submitted her college application. But a news article from her classmate shocked her: “Goddess, did you know Li Hong is dead?”

Dead?

described a hiker discovering a body; a high school

was thick–skinned; even expulsion

Jiang Lu, continued, “Chloe was also involved. Because Li Hong died, the school might lessen Chloe’s punishment to prevent another

complicated. She never expected Li Hong

death wasn’t simple. The police had ruled it a suicide. Then,

Chapter 114

“Free tonight?”

“Yes.”

dress. I’ll pick you up.”

heart quickened. “Where?”

“You’ll see.”

overthinking but quickly composed herself. Jack never joked. A nice dress

her hair, changed her

“Come down.”

was waiting by his car, in a black suit, his hair perfectly

nervous.“Where are we

“An important event.”

passenger door. She secretly glanced at him, guessing their destination. They arrived at a convention center. Alice recognized the place:

won

valedictorian? Please come with me. You’ll

looked at

was gentle.“Your game launch was successful, and you’re the valedictorian. You’re a candidate for Outstanding Youth. This will help your

past life, Luke had used this

her own esports team or business, this award would

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