Chapter 143
Leal barely managed to take a few steps before the officers waiting outside pressed her to the ground. “Where do you think you’re running to? You really think you can get away?
She looked up with an innocent expression. “Officer, there must h
done anything wrong!”
have been some mistake. I haven’t done
“You’re exactly who we’re looking for! The officer swiftly cuffed her wrists as he spoke.
The classroom erupted in chatter.
No way! They’re actually arresting Leah. What did she do?
“I knew she wasn’t a good person. Last time, she tried to frame Evelyn for stealing, a
and it totally backfired.”
“Word is, she’s got connections. That whole mess blew up, and somehow, she didn’t face any consequences at all.”
Leah felt like an animal on display, her face flushed red with embarrassment.
But the officers didn’t space her any dignity.
The lead officer flashed his badge and yanked her to her feet. “I’m the Chief Officer of the Criminal Investigation Division with the Napel City Police Department. You’re under arrest for conspiracy to commit Iddnapping and assault. We have solid evidence against you.”
The gossip in the classroom reached a new peak, and though Leah was mortified, she stopped resisting and complied, eager to escape her classmates” prying eyes, In the interrogation room, Leah’s eyes were swollen from crying “officer, I swear I’m being tramed! Evelyn has always had it out for me. She’s making up lies to ruin me!!!
The experienced officer wasn’t buying it. He tossed Benjamin and Luke’s written confessions onto the table. “Care to explain these?”
Leah froze when she saw the documents, turning her head away defiantly, “I don’t know anything about it.”
Her tough facade crumbled under the officers’ sharp gazes, and she broke down into louder sobs. “I lied to them! I didn’t have the money to pay them that of dollars. They did it on their own!
“officer, I never paid them I just said a few things. This has nothing to do with me!”
The officers had heard enough. After recording her statement, they led her out in handcuffs.
million
“The case is currently under legal proceedings. You’ll be held in custody until further notice. All of your personal belongings will be confiscated. Before that, you can make one phone call to have someone pick up your things,” one of the officers explained, handing her a phone,
Leah hesitated for a moment before dialing tan’s number. As soon as the line connected, she pinched her thigh hard enough to make herself cry again, tears streaming down her face
“Grandpa Grayson, I’m so scared. They said they’re going to lock me up. Please help me!” she begged, her voice trembling and pitiful.
On the other end of the line, lan frowned, Instantly understanding the situation. “Don’t worry, Leah. I will help you. Just sit tight.”
Before Leah could say more, the officer cut her off. “The evidence is solid. No one’s saving you this time.” He ended the call and escorted her to the holding area. Meanwhile, lan angrily smashed a few cups before calming down and malding some phone calls. Jack got utterly confused upon his arrival at the Grayson residence. Nervously following Andy through the mansion, his mind raced, trying to figure out who he might have crossed in the business world Lately,
fan sar silently across the coffee table, his face dark with fury.
The pressure in the room was suffocating, and jack could barely breathe.
It wasn’t until Andy poured some tea that
it lan finally spoke. “The Wiley Group’s been quite the rising star in Yardville these past few years.”