NovelEnglishChapter 2884 Rainies resolve wavered as tears brimmed in her eyes.
She turned to Dilan with concern.
Vanessa was always the one to clean up Constances mess whenever she got in trouble, proving that Vanessa was a powerful woman.
Dilans jaw tightened, his expression dark.
His hands were balled into fists, but he kept his voice calm, though it burned with quiet defiance.
Rainie, stop crying.
If they want to taketo the police station, let them.
Since I am innocent, I doubt they have the power to throwin jail.
Rainie bit her lip, her eyes filled with helplessness and panic.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtJust then, a commanding voice cut through the standoff.
Thats enough! Take him away already, a man barked at the guards. Then his gaze flicked to Rainie, and he added coldly, And you-cwithto finish your withdrawal process from the school.
The man was Nigel Simmons, the school director, standing in the hallway with an air of impatience.
Vanessa tilted her head, a satisfied smirk tugging at her lips.
Mr.
Simmons, III leave this matter in your capable hands.
Constance has been through enough.
III take her hnow, but rest assured, III show my gratitude later, she purred.
Nigels demeanor shifted instantly.
Yeah, Constance needs to rest after such a fright.
Take care of her, he replied ingratiatingly.
Vanessa had powerful connections, and this had its benefits.
He was always willing to do whatever pleased her.
At that moment, someone hurried over.
Mr.
Simmons, whats going on? Ah, Mr.
Harrington! Theres no need to trouble yourself; its a minor issue.
Nigel turned sharply, his ingratiating smile back in place.
Minor? Marcus Harringtons eyes narrowed, The principal calledfrom his business trip.
He said there was an incident involving a man assaulting a student.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThat hardly sounds minor.
Im here to ensure the matter is handled properly, he explained plainly.
Nigel faltered, momentarily thrown. He hadnt expected the incident to escalate this far.
How had this reached the principal? Before he could sort out his thoughts, e Marcus gestured toward Dilan. Is this the alleged assailant? Nigel snapped back to attention.
Yes.
He attacked Constance Grimshaw, a tenth-grader student.
Dilans shoulders tensed, and he opened his mouth to protest, but Rainie beat him to it, her voice cracking with emotion. Thats a lie! she shouted, stepping forward.
Her hands trembled as she pointed at Nigel.
My brother didnt assault Constance! She and her friends bulliedfirst.
He only cto protect me-he didnt hurt anyone! Marcus couldnt help but notice that Rainie was wearing the school uniform, Her anxious demeanor and the mention of the young man being detained as her brother stirred something in his minda vital piece of the puzzle. mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLliIofifl0&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1
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