Chapter 55
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“Why would someone try to extort 500 thousand dollars from a college student who hasn’t en graduated yet? It doesn’t make sense,” I said, frustrated by the sheer absurdity of
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alex, however, looked like he had it all figured out. “Because they’re confident you can come up with the money.”
“Confident? How could they possibly believe that? I don’t have that kind of money.” texclaimed,
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“And how am I supposed to do that? Steal it? Rob a bank? Honestly, at that point, I’d rather just deal with the online hate,” I scoffed, finding the entire notion Laughable.
“Or maybe. I’m the way they think you’ll get it from,” Alex said, his gaze steady and hull of certainty
“You“Istarted to argue but then froze, realizing what he meant.
“Back then, you were practically invisible. No one cared enough to pay attention. That’s why they held onto the video, waiting for the right moment to strike. But now that I’ve helped clear your name, they’re taking a shot–not at you, but at me. They’re betting I pay to protect you.”
It made sense. To a regular person, 500 thousand dollars was a fortune. But to Allex, it wouldn’t even tale a dent in his bank account
“You’re not as charless as you look,” Alex said with a smirk as he parked in front of a hotel it was clearly one of his properties
As plates of beautifully presented food were brought to the table, I couldn’t help but dig in. It had been days since I had eaten a proper meal. I had been too consumed by everything happening around me.
*So, to sum it up, this isn’t about you; it’s about me.” What you need to do now is stay calm and let things unfold,” Alex said and began to eat.
Taking his advice to heart, I spent the next few days holed up in my dorm, ignoring everything happening online.
One atemoon, Lila suddenly burst into the room, looking frantic
“What’s wrong, Lila? Tasked, setting down my pen.
“Seru, you need to check the news,” she said, her face pair. “Jullan cleared your name.”
“What?” frowned, grabbing my phone.
Sure mough, Julian had posted the original surveillance footage on his account, completely unedited
“Why would he do that? I muttered, utterly confused. Had plan suddenly decided to grow a conscience?
“Theard it’s because of Mr. Hastings,” Lila whispered, leaning in “Apparently, Mr. Hastings has been coming down hard on the Blake family’s business. And now, the Blake family has been exposed for using substandard materials and tax evasion.”
“What?” My is widened in shock.
“With the flake family under so much fire, even Mr. Hastings backs off, the public isn’t going to let them off the hook,” Lila said, shaking her head.
I was oversturiced with mixed emotions. Alex had told me not to worry, and it seemed he had taken matters into his own hands.
“Serena, what’s on your mind la asked, watching me with concern. “You’re not feeling bad for Jullan, are you?
Drowned “Peel bad for him He deserves this,”
Julian had dragged me into this mess without a second thought, turning me into the target of public outrage. I wasn’t some saint who’d forgive him for that. “I’m just worried,” I admitted with asih. “I don’t want to cause Alex any trouble”
“Go to sleep,” Lila sald, clearly releed I wasn’t softening toward julian e’t you have the first round of screening tests for Hastings Group tomorrow?”
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