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.”

“But that

is closed! Her family had taken

is an arrest warrant. You

am? My brother–in–law is the King of Washington! You’ll all regret this!

stunned. Alice hadn’t expected Max’s arrest, but the charges seemed to fit Max’s behavior.

that Ms. Garcia is gone, you should unlock

you were involved too,

your actions, but what you did was still wrong! Professor, don’t you

business school, clearly targeting Alice. But Alice was incredibly strong–willed and

the advisor to see

small matter, no need for a long

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

kinder.“Alice, I’ll report this. The school won’t unjustly accuse anyone.”

was surprised

discussion

things to leave. Chloe approached. “Alice, as friends, unlock my phone.” “Friends?” Alice’s gaze was filled with sarcasm. She left without engaging with Chloe. They enjoyed spreading rumors;

exhausted, she wanted a shower. The door burst open.

phones locked. She was impatient.“Are you deaf?

weren’t wrong! Why should

leave!” Alice refused to waste time with these

You’re

can’t do this! It’s freedom of

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