Chapter 140

Alice was surprised to see the police. Had Max called them?

Chloe smirked. “Officer, Alice acted impulsively, breaking the law by locking everyone’s phones. She should apologize and accept the consequences.

Max added, Alice hacked the school forum and locked our phones. She’s a gold digger who doesn’t want anyone to talk about it!”

“She’ll be expelled,” Max muttered, confident that a simple call to the principal would be enough to get rid of Alice.

Garcia, we’re here.

Alice calmly watched the officers, thinking she might need a lawyer. She wouldn’t back down.

The officers, however, turned. to Max. “Ms.

for you.”

“Me? What for? You should be arresting Alice!”

“Ms. Garcia, we need you to come with us.”

“I haven’t broken any laws! Why should I go with you?”

“Ms. Garcia, we’re investigating your involvement in the bullying of a classmate in high school, which resulted in their suicide. We have new evidence.”

paled. “But that

Her family had taken care of

is an arrest warrant. You must

know who I am? My brother–in–law is the King of Washington! You’ll all regret this! She was taken away.

hadn’t expected Max’s arrest, but the charges seemed to fit

a virtuous act.“Alice, now that Ms. Garcia is gone, you should

were involved too, Alice

looked guilty. “I was just explaining your actions, but what you did

professor was torn. This involved the business school, clearly targeting Alice. But Alice was incredibly strong–willed and talented; he couldn’t crack her code.

advisor to see how to handle this.”

small matter, no need for a long discussion. We need our

anything,” he said. If Alice was truly that skilled, she didn’t need to rely on rich

at Alice, his tone kinder.“Alice, I’ll report this. The school won’t

Professor.” Alice was surprised by his

discussion once the professor left.

her things to leave. Chloe approached. “Alice, as friends, unlock my phone.” “Friends?”

she wanted a shower. The door burst open. Chloe stormed in. “Alice, you’re outrageous!

saw others outside, phones locked. She was impatient.“Are you deaf? I said how to unlock.

They weren’t wrong! Why should they

to waste time

our phones! You’re going too far!”

can’t do this! It’s freedom of speech!”

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