Chapter 204: Chapter 204: The Announcement Arrives, Rae Zander Apologizes
"I didn’t do it, you can’t arrest me."
Olivia Song shook her head frantically, yelling at the group led by Zhang Yuhan, completely losing her usual gentle image.
Her dreams had only just begun; she couldn’t go with them.
In response to her resistance, Zhang Yuhan’s expression remained unchanged, speaking officially, "We are just asking you to cooperate with the investigation. If there is nothing, then naturally there’s no issue."
At last.
He glanced at the person beside him and coldly uttered two words.
"Take her away."
Olivia Song was finally handcuffed and taken away in front of a group of reporters.
Watching the police car leave, the reporters looked at each other in astonishment.
"Who would have thought that this girl, who looks so gentle, has such a ruthless heart."
"So you see, you can’t judge people by appearances. No one can guarantee that a flower that looks fragrant won’t be a carnivorous plant."
Soon.
The news of Olivia Song being taken away was trending.
"A certain female star with the surname Song was taken away after recording a program."
Seeing this evasive trending topic, netizens felt speechless yet couldn’t help but cheer.
[The blogger should just directly name Olivia Song, everyone knows it’s her now.]
[She’s been taken away; that’s great news. Hopefully, the authorities provide everyone with a satisfying response.]
[The businesses that endorsed Olivia Song must be panicking now.]
[What’s this? The other actors from "Gale Realm" are also getting affected, now boycotted by netizens.]
...
Brightsong Class One.
Ever since the scandal at Song Manor was exposed, the group has been in disbelief.
"This... is this a joke?"
None of them expected that the classmate they’d spent three years with was such a person behind the scenes.
Although the matter hadn’t been confirmed, seeing the overwhelming news online, they couldn’t help but feel shaken.
Gao Jie paused for two seconds at the news on her phone, then her lips curved into a smile.
Tsk.
Intentional murder, the campus belle Song is doomed this time.
"Rae, did you know about this thing she did?"
Someone suddenly asked, and all eyes instantly fell on the back row.
Feeling the gaze upon her, Rae Zander’s face turned pale, and she tightened her grip.
It turned out that everything Claire Green said at the birthday party was true.
Yet, like a fool, she went to confront Olivia Song only to be fooled by a few words from Olivia and then kept picking on Claire.
Bang.
Rae Zander abruptly stood up and ran outside hurriedly, leaving everyone puzzled.
Only Gao Jie curled her lips into a smile.
If her guess was correct, Rae Zander was going to apologize.
She did have some conscience.
...
Meanwhile.
The people in Class Six felt not only indignation but more compassion for the girl.
"Claire, why didn’t you tell us?"
"Needing a blood transfusion every month, no wonder Claire, you’re so thin."
Hearing their words, Claire Green frowned, her voice heavy, "If you care so much about me, why not spend this winter break on full group tutoring?"
The moment her words fell.
The group that had been full of compassion quickly changed their tune.
"No way; Claire should take a good break and rest."
"Exactly, we shouldn’t trouble Claire with it."
Seeing the group’s strong survival instinct, Isabella Xyler and the others couldn’t help but laugh.
The sad atmosphere just eased up quickly.
As everyone conversed, the classroom door was pushed open forcefully with a sound.
Following the sound, they saw Rae Zander standing at the door, sweating profusely and panting.
"Rae Zander, what are you here for?"
Seeing her, Harry Lewis spoke with little politeness.
Pinching her clothes, Rae Zander, under the gaze of Class Six, suddenly bowed and shouted, "Claire Green, I’m sorry."
That’s when everyone realized she came to apologize.
John Sinclair sneered, "What, after seeing Olivia Song’s true colors, you feel guilty and want to apologize."
"I." Rae Zander opened her mouth and then promptly closed it.
She stood at the doorway, helpless and silent.
But even in this state, no one felt sympathy for her.
After all, no one could stand in for Claire to accept this supposed apology.
It’s well known that Rae Zander didn’t just once or twice help Olivia Song in picking on Claire.
Claire Green didn’t even lift her eyelids, her fingers nonchalantly scrolling through her phone, deaf to the words around her.
Seeing this.
Rae Zander bit her lip and turned to leave.
No matter what, she had already apologized.
After she left, Isabella Xyler spoke coldly, "Only Olivia Song would need such a brainless person."
Shutting off her phone, Claire Green looked out the window as warm sunlight slanted through the glass, casting shadows.
Suddenly.
Her crimson lips curved into a faint smile.
Game over.
...
The next day.
Bayne City’s officials issued a notice regarding Song Manor.
Upon seeing this announcement, netizens were in an uproar.
[This lesson teaches us that in acquiring skills, one must first learn virtue, and in acting, one must first learn how to be human.]
[Tsk, tsk, Olivia Song is probably the first in the circle to be taken in.]
[Embezzling 1.7 billion US dollars, there are probably more people involved.]
[Someone’s fans used to be so lively; why don’t we see them now?]
[Don’t ask the question above; the answer is, they’re wondering how to whitewash it.]
[Been hammered like this, still trying to control the narrative; their brains are probably squeezed by a door.]
One comment after another appeared, leaving Olivia Song’s fans incredulous at the official’s Weibo post.
So, the girl they liked and loved was a criminal almost carrying a human life?
Then what does their affection since her debut mean?
Suddenly.
A comment from a major influencer was brought to attention.
[Am I the only one who finds the name Claire Green very familiar?]
Once mentioned, many people shared the same thought.
[Me too, I always felt like I heard it somewhere.]
[Shouldn’t be from the circle.]
Just as everyone speculated, a comment came out to clear the doubt.
[Claire Green, this year’s gold medalist in the Olympiad math competition, if unfamiliar, you can check out the live broadcast replay.]
[I remember now, isn’t she the girl who’s unbelievably good at studying and looks stunning too?]
[No wonder Olivia Song would be jealous; this girl’s looks are a knockout for anyone.]
[Same as humans, one surrounded by luxury barely getting by academically, another thriving in Abyss, outperforming everyone.]
Finally.
Someone summarized the Song Manor situation online.
Whether in life or work, never harbor the wishful thought of getting away with it; constantly lingering on the edge of legality will eventually lead to a downward spiral.
Because while justice may be delayed, it will never be absent.
...
"Julian, were you behind the Song Manor affair?"
Enjoying the gossip, Mason Quinn suddenly realized, winking at the man.
It must be said, this trick was quite effective.
Unexpectedly.
The man partially lowered his eyes, his tone gravelly, "No."
What?
Mason Quinn was shocked, "Not you? Then who, Claire Green?"
Saying this.
He shook his head in denial, "No, Claire Green couldn’t have gathered this evidence, definitely not her."
If not her, then who was it?
Immersed in his thoughts, he didn’t notice Julian Sia’s eyes darkening.
The man rubbed the rim of his cup, a somewhat mischievous smile playing around his lips.