Chapter 21
very didn’t even spare Mateus a glance.
Drop the changes? Was this some kind of joke?
Just became he had so, she had to back off? What about all the pain she’d suffered? Who was going to answer for that?
“Avery““Marcus hurtledover to her, lowering his voice. “Madison isn’t in good health. No matter what issues you have with Zack, don’t drag her into
Avery’s eyes burned with pain as she clenched her fists tightly.
“Mr. Lowell it seems like you’ve misunderstood the situation. The one who had Ms. Sawyer legally detained was Madison Harper,” Cooper sald at this momret.
Marcus” expression darkened as he turned to Cooper. “Orticer Quinlan, I remember you”
Tout prais aga, Cooper had been the one relentlessly investigating the campus bullying case. He even pushed Avery to make a police report and press charges.
it weren’t for the connection between the Quinlan family and the Lowell family, Marcus would’ve kicked Cooper out of Heisenville long ago
“Since they all low each other, let them work out their own issues. The evidence has already been submitted, hasn’t it? The police chief who had come with Cooper spoke in a low voice Cooper’s expression was grim as he shot very a meaningful look.
“Officer Quinlan, thank you. I’m okay” Avery nodded at him. She could handle this herself and didn’t want to drag Cooper into it
Cooper nodded and followed the police chiad out
“Away, this has nothing to do with Madison What’s going on between you and Zack, don’t get her involved. If Zack had done something wrong, it would be justifiable for you to call the police and get him arrested.
“Madison.” Mares voice became ansdous as he trailed off.
All he c
cared about now was Madison.
Televed that Avery was framing Madison to bring her down so that she could take Madison’s place,
“The police won’t listen to me.” Avery smiled bitterly
Marcus was truly laughable. He couldn’t even see that she was covered in injuries. All he cared about was Madison.
“That police officer, Cooper Quinlan, pestered the Harper family and Lowell family four years ago,” Marcas snapped as he pointed at the door. “Avery, I don’t care what you’re planning “Drop the charges immediately. Don’t make me-‘
“You’re Avery Sawyer, right? How much money do you want to drop the charges and let my son go? Do you know who he is? A woman like you must’ve seduced him.”
Zack and Madison’s mother, Karen Powell, just arrived. Her condescending manner filled Avery with disgust.
Back then, she wouldn’t dare to look these so–called upper–class people in the eye. But now, their hypocrisy was nothing short of ridiculous.
“hay it. Name your price” Karen snorted.
“Keep your money. If the Harpers ever face divine retribution, you’ll need the money to buy yourselves coffins,” Avery said softly
turned to Marous and continued, “I’m the victim, and you’re the family of the suspect. I refuse to speak with you any further. If you don’t leave, I’ll call the police.”
“Aarry!” Marcus shouted, plating at Avery. “What is it you really want? is the study–abroad spot not enough? Do you want to tuin Madison too? You’re too greedyMarcus said in a harsh
He was sewilling to admin
relationship with Avery in front of the Harpers.
To him, Arety was rattable. Not only did she want the opportunity to go abroad, but she also wanted him to break things off with Madison completely.
Tie’s no use talking to her. She doesn’t know her place!” Karen glared at Avery. “I’m warning you. You’d better take the offer now that we’re still talking nicely about money
“Otherwine, don’t blame us for what happens next.”
“And what exactly are you planning to do?” very lookod straight at Karen.
“Avery, you brought this on yourself.” Seeing that Avery wasn’t willing to budge, Marcus tuned and lett.
Caravelled “Just accept your fate.”
Karen followed alter Marcus, glancing at him with a face full of reproach “Marcus, you can’t just abandon Madison and ZackTM
Marcus” face was grim. “I take cafe of Madison, but you spoiled Zack too much He deserves to be punished for what he did?”
Karm’s face dukred. She quickly said. “Marcos, you’re his brother–in–Law. You can’t just abandon him like this!”
“If I hadn’t intervened back then, he would’ve gone to prison four years ago!” Marcus roated and strode away.
Kau stood there, gritting her teeth. That wretched Avery had bought nothing buble to the Harpers. She had to be taught a lesson!
