Chapter 68
His dramatic gesture moved many people, but it didn’t touch me in the slightest.
Mr. Bass said, “Your case is extremely unusual and very serious. We’ll be taking you to the provincial office to handle it.““]
Upon hearing that, I sincerely said, “That’s great!“}
Mr. Bass looked at me in utter confusion, “You haven’t really studied yourself stupid, have you?“>
I shook my head, “No.”
Once the car had fully left the town, I took a deep breath and said to Mr. Bass, “Get the recording and video equipment ready. I’m ready to confess the truth.“}
His eyes widened, then narrowed, voice tinged with suppressed excitement, “Jessica, you’re finally ready to come clean! Start from the beginning, how exactly did you get the college entrance exam answers?“}
“I stole them.” Just three words, but they shocked everyone in the car.
Mr. Bass exploded with fury. “You’re still not telling the truth? The Examination Office already confirmed the papers weren’t leaked!“}
I said again, I am telling the truth. Believe it or not, that’s up to you. You should be able to guess which part of the process went wrong, right?”
Mr. Bass fell silent for a long moment. Then suddenly, realization flashed in his eyes, “I get what you mean now! I’ll make a call right away!”
Thankfully, he was smart. I let out a long breath I’d been holding and waited for him to finish.
When Mr. Bass returned, he briefed me, “I’ve sent the city’s investigation team to your town’s exam office. If anything comes up, we’ll know right away.”}
The car continued toward the provincial capital. Until a sudden, violent jolt hit the rear.}
The driver turned and said, “Looks like we got rear–ended.” A rear–end collision at a moment like this? Way too suspicious.}
Mr. Bass got out to check personally and found the crash was pretty serious. He said, “The fuel’s leaking. We can’t keep driving, we’ll need a replacement vehicle.”
Everyone got out and waited by the roadside. The driver was arguing with the other car’s owner.
That man wore a hat, so his face was hidden, but for a brief second, I saw the lower half of his face and felt a chill run through my body. It was him!
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Panic surged in me. I quickly told the policewoman I needed to use the restroom.
In this desolate stretch of road, they told me to go into the bushes. They couldn’t exactly follow too closely.”
Just as I crouched down, I heard rustling footsteps.}
Looking up, I saw Emmet! He grabbed my hand without a word and tried to drag me away.
But I dug in my heels, clutching at the weeds around me. I refused to move.
He grew anxious, “My cousin and I followed your car the whole way. We finally got a chance to crash it and take you. Did you forget your dad’s still in the hospital waiting for surgery? If you need the money, then come on
I refused, “I’m not going! You want me to become a fugitive?”
Emmet’s face darkened. “Jessica, don’t think I don’t know what you’re scheming. You think just because you left town no one can touch you anymore? I’m telling you, the Barker Family has eyes and ears everywhere. This is your last chance. Don’t throw it away.”
At last, the mask came off. He was no caring friend, he was a devil pushing me off a cliff.”
But this time, I wouldn’t let him win. I shouted at the top of my lungs, “Help! Someone!“}
The officers assigned to watch me came running immediately. Emmet shook off my hand and hissed, furious, “You’re digging your own grave, don’t blame me for what happens next!”
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