Chapitre 1018: 477 Clarification_3

It was too late for Belleann Hutton to run. She was pinned to the ground by two police officers.

She shrieked, "This is a misunderstanding! You're turning me into a scapegoat, and you're in cahoots with Aubree. Is there no justice left in the world? I won't surrender...".

Connie retorted coldly, "Dead ducks don't drown; since school couldn't teach you, I suppose the law will have to."

Her words commanded such authority that the crowd retreated wherever her gaze swept. The solemnity of the police forced everyone to step back.

Xenia Groove sensed the situation turning unfavorable, lowered her hat brim, and prepared to escape.

Just then, her wrist was abruptly grabbed by someone. Startled, she snapped, "What are you doing?"

A young man had seized her hand. He shouted, "Officer, she's the one who started the rumor! She's the main culprit! Don't let her get away."