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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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hadn’t even really started yet, and

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her eye. Her eyes

too late.

of the officers lowered his gaze, voice firm. “You don’t want to cooperate? Whether you did it or not, only an investigation can prove the

taken away by the police. Jean watched her figure being led out, and suddenly, a thought flashed through her mind. She pressed her

after them.

the officers politely. “Excuse me, officers–I’d like a moment alone with her, just a few words. It’ll only

spoke, she shot a glance at

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

gave a polite smile. “Thank you,

stepped aside into the hallway, leaving Jean

head down. Her eyes were swollen and red, her face bleak and spiritless, like all the life had been

“Lacey.”

was

Lacey didn’t react.

Called her name.

abruptly lifted her head. Their

up in Lacey’s eyes, filled with despair and bitterness. Her

while I’m down? Rub it in? Mock

simple answer. She lowered her voice to just above a whisper–quiet enough for only the two of them to hear. “I just wanted to tell you something. Over the summer, at the Palette

“Palette Building,”

rush of

lips lost color. “What

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car, her voice low. “It

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was the original host who had taken revenge on Lacey and Deon

Lacey this secret to shake her–just

one who had given her nightmares… had been by her side all

as she

A storm of emotions rose in

“You… you did that?”

drifted uncontrollably back to that day

along with a few classmates, had gone to the school’s Palette Building to

and Deon went