Chapter 74
Maybelle Barrett looked at Josie’s terrified and helpless eyes, feeling a small smile inside.
In her past life, she found out much later that Josie had been secretly taking gifts from her suitors. The issue came to light when Josie’s second- hand trailing platform account was exposed, revealing that she had been selling the gifts meant for Maybelle
By that time, Rhea Harper had already been attending Austin School for a while, riding the wave of being the real daughter of the Harper family. Josie, ever the loyal follower, enjoyed the perks of her protection
Maybelle, on the other hand, had already gained a bad reputation due to their repeated schemes. When she confronted Josie and demanded she explain to the gift–givens, Jošir, acting all innocent, cried in public, accusing Maybelle and ruining her reputation
“Mabel, I thought we were friends. How can you twist the trutle You clearly told me you didn’t care about the gifts those fools gave you… You forced me to sell them online, and she money went to you. Now you’re blaning me?”
At that time, Josar’s innocent image was well ingrained, and with Maybelle labeled with tags like “gold–ligger, schemer, Take heiress, and was obvious who people would believe.
Everyone sided with Josse Maybelle’s attempts to seek justice were only met with ridicule from their group
In this life. Maybelle knew that Josie would flaunt the gifts she took, post them on her other social media, and later sell them cheaply. By now, the money had all been spent, and there was no way she could return it
Maybelle lowered her gaze, quietly savoring Josie’s panicked expression.
All the students insisted the dean conduct a thorough investigation, especially the deceived boys, who rushed over upon hearing the news, shouting for Joser to return their pilis
Josie was truly desperate. She had stolen gits worth tens of thousands. How could a student like her possibl
With Eric shouting for the police, Josie quickly turned to Maybelle, pleading for help.
possibly come up
un with
that kind of money!
“Mabel please, I know I was wrong. I was blinded by greed.. Can you lend me some money? Just tens of thousands!! I’ll pay you back, I swear! Please, just help me, and I’ll forever be grateful for what you did… We’ve been friends for so long, you can’t just leave me hanging, right”
Without Maybelle needing to speak, the classmates around them bēgan mocking her.
“Tens of thousands Serious? You’re in big trouble now)
“You always bragged about your family’s big business. Why go after these gifts? Just have your parents pay if you can’t afford it.”
“Exactly, you used to say Maybelle’s family wasn’t well–off, so why are you asking her for money now?”
“Tens of thousands is no small amount! Didn’t you say Maybelle’s allowance was only a few hundred? How can you ask for so much”
Stealing someone’s gifts and then asking for money, wow, what luck to be friends with your
“Better head to jail now. We’ll stop by to check on you during the holidays”
“How much is your so–called gratitude worth! Even now, you’re still trying to guilt–trip her? You’re really taking advantage of Mabel’s kindness, aren’t you?”
The top class was indeed known as the class of academic achievers. Even their insults were sharp and hit the mark.
Maybelle shrugged at hier helplessly, saying, ”
- g. “Josie, you should take responsibility for your actions. Where would I get tens of thousands to lend
your
For the first time, Josie felt like she had shot herself in the foot
No one knew that Maybelle was actually the adopted daughter of a wealthy family, only Josie knew. But she was afraid that Maybelle’s brilliance would ounshine hers, and she often spread rumors that Maybelle came from a poor family, cooking up the oldest trick in the book–a sick mom, a reckless dad, and a broken home,
She had spread so many lies, and now, how could she make others believe that tens of thousands was nothing to Maybelle! The helpless look on Maybelle’s face was clearly just for show!
The strikingly handsome guest spoke up, cutting off Josie just as she was about to explain.
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“Is this really worth wasting everyone’s time?”
His tone was impatient, and the principal immediately knew this farce should come to an end.
Of course, the principal thought, the heir of the Bishop Group–always busy flying around the world for family business–wasn’t here to deal with trivial student issues.
The principal quickly signaled the dean. “Take these troublemakers to the office and handle it?”
The dean, receiving the order, immediately pointed at Eric, Josie, and the other boys demanding their money back, telling them to follow him to the office Maybelle was included too.
As the farce was nearing its end and the students were about to return to their classes, the deep, pleasant voice sounded once more.
“Wait a moment,” Oscar spoke again.
The principal nodded and bowed, asking, “Do you have any other instructions!”
Oscar pointed at the slender girl in a school uniform ahead, “This situation doesn’t seem to concern this student. Why should she go to the office?”
Maybelle turned around and winked at him.
Josie, standing beside Maybelle, mistakenly thought he was referring to her, and couldn’t hide her joy, “Yes, this doesn’t concern me.”
She couldn’t believe her luck. This handsome man was speaking up for her! Was he interested in…
But just then, the stone–faced assistant behind Oscar mercilessly burst her bubble. “Not you. He’s referring to Miss Barrett beside you.” Josie’s smile immediately faded, embarrassed.
She was just flattering herself, and honestly, it was pretty funny.
Everyone could see that Oscar’s gaze had always been on Maybelle. The principal, confused by Oscar’s intentions, hesitated before speaking. “But Maybelle did hit someone today. According to the rules, she should be sent to the Dean’s Office for punishment…”
Before he finished speaking. Oscar interrupted. “Then perhaps this naughty student could be punished by giving me a
a tour of the school.”
