From Ashes of Scandals to His Embrace novel Chapter 201

“My aunt begged you to clear her name, remember? You didn’t show her any mercy. Instead of helping, you made fake photos and videos, and then played them at her wedding just to humiliate her. In the end, she had no choice but to end her own life to prove she was innocent.”

“And now, you’re pulling the same stunt with me. You’ve got a bunch of clueless followers trying to get me kicked out of school.”

Laurinda turned to the dean, arching a brow. “Owen, you stole money from the library and cafeteria funds. I let it slide before because, honestly, I didn’t care, but things have changed. I’m out on my own now. I need that money back.”

She glanced around at the others. “And for the rest of you, the ones who faked poverty to get financial aid, or lied about your grades for scholarships, get ready. I’m coming for what you owe. My money isn’t for people like you to spend.”

Her eyes landed on a girl in the crowd. The girl immediately looked away, shrinking back, as if Laurinda could see right through her.

The homeroom teacher stared at Laurinda, completely stunned. He had never imagined there were so many secrets at this school. Owen, an embezzler? That seemed impossible. The guy still rode around on an old bike. He didn’t look like someone who’d steal.

Laurinda looked down at Aileen. “I’ll give you a minute. Try calling your connections, see if any of them want to save you.”

“Oh, and one more thing.”

Laurinda looked over at Harden, who was standing just outside the crowd. She flashed him a bright, confident smile.

“Do me a favor, will you? Tell Finn that Fabian and Laura only met because his precious sister set it up.”

Harden stared at Laurinda, realizing for the first time how intimidating she could be. He’d never met a girl who seemed to have everything figured out, like she was in control of it all.

It made him want her even more. With Laurinda by his side, getting his hands on The Gates Group would be a lot easier.

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