When The Family Reads The Fake Heiress Mind

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Chapter 76 A Secret to Tell Her

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They went on, “Lacey, you… al, forget it. I don’t even know what to say anymore. Just take care of yourself”

“Thanks for not killing me back there, Lacey. That was terrifying… I got goosebumps all over…”

Lacey’s

image and reputation collapsed in an instant. From a well–liked noble heiress, she turned into a scheming girl who poisoned others.

She stayed silent. She tried to ignore the hostile stares thrown her way; she tried to stay calm, but her whole mind was a mess. She had no idea how to react

A wave of pain, bitterness, and nausea surged up from her chest again and again.

She never expected it–after all her precautions, one careless mistake brought her to ruin.

And then-

Strong, steady footsteps echoed from the classroom entrance.

Everyone’s thoughts were interrupted, their attention instinctively shifting toward the door.

Standing there wasn’t just anyone–it was a group of uniformed police officers.

They entered with serious expressions, their aura cold and imposing. The students couldn’t help straightening up nervously.

One officer walked up to Jean and asked in a flat tone. “The suspect who poisoned you–is she

here?”

Jean nodded and turned her gaze to Lacey. She pointed directly at her. “Officer, it’s her.”

That morning, she had submitted all the materials to the police station. They promised her they’d come to Stellarford Academy in the afternoon to bring the suspect in for fingerprint testing.

Now, they were right on time.

Lacey’s body trembled. The pressure from the officers was overwhelming, and her heartbeat spiked.

Her face went pale. It felt like all the strength had drained from her body. Her legs went weak. Instinctively, she just wanted to curl up and shake.

“No.”

Lacey let out a low sob and finally collapsed to the ground, her face full of anguish.

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really started yet, and now it might

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A single tear slipped from her eye. Her eyes turned red.

too late.

firm. “You don’t want to cooperate? Whether you did it or not, only an investigation

the police. Jean watched her figure being led out, and suddenly, a

after them.

stopped the officers politely. “Excuse me, officers–I’d like a moment alone

she shot a glance

his watch, then nodded. “Ten minutes tops. We still need to head

polite smile. “Thank

into the hallway, leaving Jean and

red, her face bleak

“Lacey.”

voice was

Lacey didn’t react.

Called her name.

abruptly lifted her head. Their eyes met–direct and

Lacey’s eyes, filled with despair and bitterness. Her shoulders shook. “What

me while I’m down? Rub

to just above a whisper–quiet enough for only the two of them to hear. “I just wanted

words “Palette

went wide. A rush of terrible memories flashed through

lost color. “What about it… what

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Lacey’s car, her voice low.

Finished

original host who had taken revenge on Lacey and Deon in the Palette Building.

told Lacey this secret to shake

know that the one who had given her nightmares…

just as she

disbelief. A storm of emotions rose in her eyes, blending into a twisted,

“You… you did that?”

voice trembled. Her mind drifted uncontrollably

had gone to the school’s Palette Building to

and Deon went out