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How much could she possibly make as a caregiver? For someone like her, two thousand dors was a fortune.
‘If Brooke just tells the truth, Tiffany thought, a thrill running through her, ‘Alicia is finished: <fnf80b> ???s ??????? ?s ?????? ?? find·novel</fnf80b>
Once Alicia waspletely ruined, they would drag her back home and lock her away, forcing her to paint for Tiffany. The world would forget Alicia Lawrence ever existed.
And this time, Tiffany woulde out of it looking like a saint. She hadn’t hidden her offer of ten thousand dors for the “truth.”
Everyone would think she was just a concerned sister, trying to clear Alicia’s name. A kind, good–hearted sister helping Alicia out.
The talk on the campus forums about her selling her body might be a stretch, but being a sugar baby was definitely true. Otherwise, how could she afford meals from Noble Leaf Bistro or an apartment at Linen Bay Residences?
The second Brooke talked, the rumors about Alicia being a kept woman would be confirmed.
Alicia narrowed her eyes. ‘Tiffany wouldn’t be this nice unless she was setting a trap. Is she trying to get Brooke to lie for her?‘
Just then, Brooke was escorted in. She caught Alicia’s eye and gave her a subtle, reassuring wink.
Alicia offered a small smile in return.
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filed into the Office of Student Conduct, where Bruce Sherman and several other school administrators were waiting.
Bridget spoke first. “Mr. Sherman, I’ve brought Alicia. She said she can exin the situation online. I trust the school won’t rush to judgment.”
“The school will handle this matter withplete fairness, Ms. Dunn. You and Miss Lawrence can rest assured,” Bruce replied.
He then turned <i>to </i>Alicia. “Miss Lawrence, regarding the posts on the school forum, do you have an exnation? Can you prove your innocence?”
Before Alicia could speak, Tiffany jumped in. “That’s impossible. My sister would never do something like that. It has to be a misunderstanding. I found the person who delivered her food that day. She can exin everything and prove my sister is innocent.”
Her frantic act was convincing to anyone who didn’t know better. She seemed genuinely worried, but her real goal was <i>to </i>keep Alicia from speaking for herself.
The administrators nodded, their impression of Tiffany improving. ‘What a good, caring sister,‘ they thought.
Bruce said, “Miss Lawrence, we appreciate your concern for your sister, but please allow us to conduct our investigation without interruption.”
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Tiffany lowered her head. “I’m sorry, Mr. Sherman. I’m just so worried about her.
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Bruce turned his attention to Brooke. “Ma’am, are you the one who delivered the meals from Noble Leaf Bistro to our student, Alicia Lawrence?”
“That was me,” Brooke said.
“And who, may I ask, hired you to do so?” Bruce continued.
Brooke blinked. “I’m sorry, but I can’t disclose my client’s information.”
Tiffany’s face tightened in panic. “You promised you’d tell the truth!” she hissed.
Alicia nced at her. “You seem more anxious about this than I am, Tiffany.”
“I–I’m just afraid she’ll lie and you’ll be wrongly used,” Tiffany stammered.
Alicia gave a cold smile and turned to Brooke. “It’s okay, Brooke. Just tell them the truth.”
Brooke nodded. “Look, you just want to prove Miss Lawrence isn’t selling herself, right? You don’t need my client’s name for that. I can just tell you their rtionship.”
Tiffany’s eyes lit up, and she stared intently at Brooke. “Fine. What is the rtionship?”
Brooke smiled. “It’s a ssic suitor and pursued situation. My client is trying to win Miss Lawrence over.”
Alicia nearly choked. ‘What on earth is Brooke talking about?‘
Brooke continued, “There’s no rule against dating at this school, is there?”
Bruce and the other administrators exchanged nces. Finally, he said, “In that case, ma’am, could you provide us with your client’s contact information? We’d like to ask him a few questions.”
Brooke thought for a moment. “I can’t do that. But I can call him for you.”
“Very well,” Bruce agreed.
Brooke dialed Kevin’s number. “Mr. Quinn, it’s Brooke. I’m at Miss Lawrence’s school. There’s a post on the forum using her of acquiring her food and housing through improper means. The school administrators are investigating and want to speak with the person who ordered her meals.”
“Alright, hold on,” Kevin replied.
A few secondster, a deep,manding voice came through the line. “Put the school administrator on.”
Brooke handed her phone to Bruce.
Bruce quickly took the phone, putting it on speaker before speaking. “Hello, this is Bruce Sherman, the Dean of Student Conduct at Premier Academy. We’ve noted some unusual spending patterns from our student, Alicia Lawrence. A post on our school forum has alleged that her recent lifestyle is funded through improper means, which has caused a significant disruption on campus. The student body is demanding a full
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“For the sake of all our students, as well as for Miss Lawrence, we need to darity this tion. That’s why we’ve contacted you. We’d like to ask, what is your rtionship with Miss Lawre
After a pause, Charles Yates replied coolly, “I’m porting her. She hasn’t said yes yet, but I’m not giving us
His voice was maic, and the phone’s speaker gave it a low, electric horn that was even more alluring
Tiffany felt a flutter in her chest just hearing it
Why would a man like that–rich and with a voice like sin–go after Alicia? the wondered. Alicia couldn’t even hold on to Henry
He has to be some old, married man using a voice modtor, the rationalized.
Gritting her teeth, she blurted out, “So, are you married? Are you actually pursuing <b>my </b>sister, or is this just a game? Are you just trying to buy your way into her bed?
The warmth instantly vanished from Charles’s voice, reced by ice. “Is <b>this </b>how your school conducts an investigation? Letting just anyone ask questions<b>? </b><b>If </b>the administration genuinely wants to look into this, I will cooperate. Have your president call me directly<b>. </b>But <b>if </b><b>this </b>is just an attempt to nder Alicia, you’ll find you have to go through me first.”
With that, he hung up.
He was furious. He wouldn’t even dream of disrespecting her. Who the hell did they think they were, dragging her name through the mud like that?
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“For the sake of all our students, as well as for Miss Lawrence, we need to rify this situation. That’s why we’ve contacted you. We’d like to ask, what is your rtionship with Miss Lawrence<b>?</b>”
After a pause, Charles Yates replied coolly, “I’m pursuing her. She hasn’t said yes yet, but I’m not giving up.
His voice was maic, and the phone’s speaker gave it a low, electric hum that was even more alluring.
Tiffany felt a flutter in her chest just hearing it.
‘Why would a man like that–rich and with a voice like sin–go after Alicia?‘ she wondered. ‘Alicia couldn’t even hold on to Henry.‘
‘He has to be some old, married man using a voice modtor,‘ she rationalized.
Gritting her teeth, she blurted out, “So, are you married? Are you actually pursuing my sister<b>, </b>or is this just a game? Are you just trying to buy your way into her bed?”
The warmth instantly vanished from Charles’s voice, reced by ice. “Is this how your school conducts an investigation? Letting just anyone ask questions? If the administration genuinely wants to look into this, I will cooperate. Have your president call me directly. But if this is just an attempt to nder Alicia, you’ll find you have to go through me first.”
With that, he hung up.
He was furious. He wouldn’t even dream of disrespecting her. Who the hell did they think they were, dragging her name through the mud like that?
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