Chapter 114
Chloe’s face suddenly paled.
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“Cecelia admitted it. Even if she were here, it wouldn’t change anything.”
Cecelia didn’t want to take the blame, so Chloe bribed her parents to testify.
Cecelia’s parents nodded. “It’s all our daughter’s fault. We’ll accept the punishment, but don’t involve Ms. Black in this.”
A girl didn’t need a college education. The money from the Welch family would be enough for her brother’s education.
Ingrid hesitated.“Well, Cecelia needs to come to school by herself.”
Chloe’s face hardened. Damn it. Everything was planned.
But Alice had ruined it.
Ethan looked at Ingrid.“Can I speak with Mr. Cousy privately?”
Ingrid nodded. Ethan looked at Chloe.“Don’t worry. I believe you’re innocent.”
“Thank you for believing me, Ethan.”
Chloe put on an innocent smile and watched them leave.
Alice sneered.“Whether Cecelia admits it or not, you still cheated.”
Chloe would still be punished and her score canceled.
Chloe gritted her teeth.“It doesn’t matter. Ethan believes me. The Welch family is rich. I can still go to college!”
Alice didn’t bother arguing and left.
Chloe felt uneasy and looked at the middle–aged couple in doubt.“Did Cecelia really agree to confess?”
“She didn’t, but I scolded her and drove her away. We, as her parents, will take the blame. Don’t forget your promise,
Ms. Black.”
“Don’t worry. I’ll pay you as long as Cecelia keeps quiet.”
Chloe was still worried.
If Cecelia revealed the secret, her position in the Welch family would be untenable.
Chloe’s phone beeped. A strange our dear
daughter from her good life.“sage popped up.“I found Cecelia. She’ll keep quiet. She won’t s
Chloe’s face went pale.
She called back but couldn’t reach the number anymore.
Chloe thought for a while. It would be good if Cecelia kept quiet forever.
Days later, Alice submitted her college application. She finally felt relieved.
But she was shocked by a news article sent by Jane.“Alice, do you know Cecelia is dead?”
Dead?
Alice checked the news. The news article reported that a hiker discovered the body of a high school student who had allegedly conducted suicide out of guilt after cheating on the SAT.
Alice’s heart sank.
Was it really a suicide?
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Cecelia wouldn’t be ashamed of herself. Even expulsion wouldn’t drive her to suicide.
Jane continued, “Chloe was also involved. Since Cecelia died, the school might lessen Chloe’s punishment to prevent another suicide and potential social criticism.”
“Chloe wouldn’t kill herself.”
Alice knew Chloe well.
But this was too complicated. She never expected Cecelia to die.
How was it possible?
Had Chloe hired someone to kill Cecelia?
Had the Welch family done it?
She didn’t know the truth, but Cecelia’s death wasn’t simple.
The police had ruled it a suicide.
Then, Jack called her.. Alice asked, “Hey, what’s up?”
“Free tonight?”
“Yes.”
“Wear a nice dress. I’ll pick you up.”
Alice’s heart quickened.“Where are we going to?”
“You’ll see.”
She started overthinking but quickly composed herself.
Jack never joked.
A nice dress meant something more important than a date.
Alice washed her hair and changed her clothes. She felt anxious.
“Come here.”
When Alice reached the parking lot, Jack was waiting by his car. He wore a black suit. His hair was perfectly styled.
Alice was nervous.“Where are we going?”
“We’re going to attend an important event.”
He opened the passenger door. Alice secretly glanced at him, guessing their destination.
They arrived at a convention center.
Alice recognized the place. The award ceremony of Outstanding Youth was held here.
In her previous life, Luke had won the award due to Landing Team’s outstanding performance.
Luke brought Chloe to the event and attended the interview with her.
Entering the hall, a staff member approached.“You’re Alice Welch, right? Please come with me. You’ll be giving a speech.”
Alice looked back at Jack in surprise.
He said in a gentle tone, “Your game launch was successful, and you also scored high on SAT. You’re a candidate for Outstanding Youth. This will help your future.”
She knew the award’s significance.
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In her previous life, Luke used this award to secure investment from Washington and continuously improved his livestreaming platform.
If she wanted to start her esports team or business, this award would be invaluable.
Alice followed the staff and went to the preparation room.
“Alice, what are you doing here?”
Alice saw Ethan and Luke.
She ignored them and focused on preparing her speech.
Ethan was irritated by Alice’s cold face. “You think being valedictorian and going to Harvard University makes you invincible?”
“Ethan, let it be. Alice’s probably here for the event.”
“What right does she have? She hasn’t made any contribution! She’s just got good grades!”
Ethan felt Alice’s rebellion challenged his authority.
Alice sneered.“Whether I’m qualified is none of your business.”
She left the room with the speech manuscript.
Ethan was furious.“Look how she talks to me. You and Noah still defend her.”
“Ethan, Alice is excellent. If she wins, it’s good for our family. Why not praise her?”
Luke couldn’t understand Ethan’s hostility toward Alice.
He finally understood Noah’s feelings. Luck did the same thing before.
No wonder Alice resented them.
“She won’t win. It is wrong for a young girl like her to think she is clever.”
Ethan sat down in anger, ready to see Alice fail.
But Alice sat in the front row beside a man in a suit.
The back of the man looked familiar. Ethan asked, “Who’s that man with Alice?”
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