Chapter 11
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Because that year, he couldn’t catch the criminal suspect as a detective, which led police officer, he couldn’t protect the victim Arlene…
Tristian nodded. “But that was four years ago. At that time, Darin and a few other students from more privileged families, they hurt her together, causing
Arlene to permanently lose hearing in her left ear, shatter the bone in hati?
Tristian remembers that bullying incident very well, he probably can’t
sustain multiple soft tissue injuries all over her body…”
right pinky finger,
for
rest of his life.
to
death of his
f his own younger brother, and after being demoted to a
Albert didn’t say anything, he just stood quietly on the side.
The lawyer didn’t say anything either, after all, no one could figure out what Albert was
thinking.
Arlene was just a stranger to Albert, even though she agreed to marry him, it was just a business deal. Albert probably didn’t have time to meddle in Arlene’s affairs.
When Arlene came out of the detention room, Albert was waiting for her in the yard.
Thanks… Arlene said awkwardly, giving Albert a quick thank you.
She really didn’t expect that Albert would come in person.
“Will it delay your dinner?” Arlene asked quietly.
Albert gave Arlene a meaningful look and after a moment of silence, he said, “No way.”
“Why did you hit someone?” Albert asked Arlene on the street.
“Yeah, it was just a moment of impulse,” Arlene chuckled bitterly, not wanting to say more.
Today I already bothered Albert a lot.
“Was the injury on your leg from yesterday not caused by a car accident?” Albert looked at Arlene.
Arlene didn’t say anything.
Yesterday, the injury on my leg, some were old wounds from the car accident, but most were from being kicked into the pond by Sherrie. “You can tell the police, if the other party is looking for trouble, there will be room for appeal,” Albert frowned, feeling Arlene was a bit too weak. “You don’t understand resistance, they will keep bullying you.”
If being bullied like that and not knowing how to fight back… it’s just too passive.
‘How did Mr. Stevenson know that I never resisted?” It was like reopening an old wound for Arlene, and her emotions were slightly out of control.“Someone like Mr. Stevenson, with his background, even if he doesn’t understand resistance, no one would dare to bully you. But what if you were an orphan? What if you had no one behind you? Your resistance would only anger them, right?”
Arlene’s voice was shaking.
Four years ago, Sherrie, Wilma, and Darin were so crazy bullying her just because she resisted,
At first, Darin confessed his feelings, but Arlene turned him down.
Eventually, Darin’s constant pestering, Arlene reporting to the teacher, and calling the police…
Arlene did everything, and in return Darin and Wilma retaliated even more fiercely.
They forced her into the public restroom, poured water on her, stripped off her clothes, and took photos that day… She had just reported to the police, but as soon as the police left, they kicked her into the toilet.
These people were too reckless, they had nothing to fear because they knew that as long as no one was killed, their families could handle it.
Even if it costs lives…
Arlene’s eyes turned red, she was breathing heavily and looked away, trying hard to hold back her tears.“Mr. Stevenson, I’m sorry…”
She lost control of her emotions.
“You should have investigated me. I was an orphan, I had no parents, no one to rely on… I had no backing, but I had vulnerabilities. Thirty–seven unadopted children in the orphanage, where I grew up, and the director who raised me, they were all my vulnerabilities.”
The day she was bullied into the equipment room and locked in a wooden box by Darin and his gang, she thought about taking them all down with her.
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She couldn’t beat Darin, but she could beat Wilma and Sherrie.
She thought about whether to kill one to make a profit? If she didn’t live, she would take a few of them with her.
No way, she didn’t even deserve to die.
“Sorry,” Albert apologized to Arlene.
The driver drove to the Private Custom Studio, where Albert had the designer help Arlene
Arlene stayed quiet the whole time, not saying a word.
Albert bailed her out, it was what she owed Albert.
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out
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dress, do her
makeup,
and
style her hair.
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“Mr. Stevenson everything about When Arlene was changing loche, the stint wa
walked in and handed the investigation materials
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to Albert.
Albert never realized that Arlene had so many unfair experiences, he had only looked into Arlene’s family background before.
I opened the file and took a look, Albert’s face was getting worse and worse.
Arlene was abandoned in a bundle at the orphanage door shortly after she was born.
Unlike other abandoned disabled or sickly children, Arlene was the only healthy and smart kid in the orphanage.
The dean raised Arlene and supported her education with the meager resources of the orphanage.
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of the college
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Arlene was very determined and smart. She was always the top of her class since elementary school, all the way until the exam. With excellent grades, she got into Seattle University, becoming the hope of the entire orphanage. Arlene had a lot of talent in painting and design, winning awards multiple times in high school. However, her work was ultimately credited and published by the teacher. She went through a lot of unfair things, but she still maintained a positive and optimistic attitude.
She used to dream about the beauty of this world. She wanted to study abroad, visit big cities, and come back to strengthen and develop herself. When her wings were fully grown, she wanted to protect the children she wanted to protect.
Reality is always cruel, just like how kids in orphanages can never reach the top, because the class system won’t allow it.
No matter how hard she tried, she would always be bullied by kids from well–off families.
Wilma was jealous of Arlene not just because Arlene was beautiful and smart, but also because Arlene, as an orphan, shone too brightly.
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‘Arlene followed Brendan for four years… Mr. Stevenson, do you want to… choose a new candidate for marriage? I think, this Arlene is not suitable, she is trouble.” The assistant was a little worried, afraid that Albert would get involved with Arlene and bring himself a lot of unnecessary trouble.
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The Stevenson family wasn’t afraid of the Dudley family, and Albert wasn’t afraid of Brendan either. But they were all businessmen, and none of them wanted to be enemies with each other.
Albert didn’t say anything, just threw the tablet aside, leaned back on the sofa, and watched Arlene come out of the fitting room.
Arlene, who always wore long pants and long sleeves, felt a bit uneasy and awkward standing there in her first backless evening gown, looking at Albert. She was a gem, but due to her family background, she lacked confidence.
Maybe it’s not a lack of confidence, but she has been used to hiding her light for so many years that it has become a habit engraved in her bones.
Mr. Stevenson… Do I really have to wear this?” Arlene asked anxiously, nervously tugging at the fabric of her dress.
“Change to a red one,” Albert said in a deep voice.
Arlene was too introverted, like a shy jasmine flower, but Albert wanted her to be a vibrant blooming rose.
The stylist changed Arlene into a wine red spaghetti strap maxi dress. Her skin was pale and looked even more dazzling under the lights. Coupled with her naturally beautiful and delicate face, she was truly a beauty.
Wow… you’re more beautiful than any female celebrity I’ve ever seen,‘ the stylist was immersed in Arlene’s beauty,
He pulled back the curtain and let Albert see Arlene.
Her figure was amazing, that dress was like it was made just for her.
Arlene stood not far away, still awkwardly watching Albert.
This outfit wasn’t that great, too revealing.
Hey beauty, interested in being the exclusive model for our studio? The pay is pretty good,” the stylist excitedly looked at Arlene, trying to recruit her.
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“My man, you think that salary is enough for you?” Albert raised an eyebrow and rejected for Arlene.
The stylist smiled and pushed Arlene into the chair, then started doing her makeup.
Andy was a top makeup artist for many A–list celebrities, with top–notch makeup skills in the country.
Adding to Arlene’s natural beauty, she quickly applied a subtle smokey red lip makeup.
She had long black hair, flowing and soft, wearing a red dress and red lipstick, her face was so outstanding that it was hard to look away.
The assistant cleared his throat, coughed, and kind of regretted suggesting Albert to change his choice of marriage partner just now.
Although Arlene was trouble, she was really beautiful.
But… Brendan is also going to the party tonight, and the assistant doesn’t understand why Albert is so insistent on bringing Arlene as his female companion.
Will this really not cause a major disaster scene?
