Chapter 243 Time to Take Action


    One student remarked, "I really don''t think Hazel would lie about this."


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    Another countered, "Still, Emily''s story makes sense too. Think about it-Emily''s brother is Elias, and Elias'' best friend is Mr. Dean. If Elias is so close to Mr. Dean, he''d possibly treat Emily like family. Besides, Mr. Dean''s family runs a jewelrypany. She could just ask Elias or Mr. Dean for one if she really wanted a diamond ne. Do you really think she''d need to steal from Hazel?"


    "That does make sense," someone agreed.


    Another student admitted, "I''m really torn now. If Emily''s telling the truth, then Hazel must be up to something shady. However, if Hazel''s story is true, then Emily would be the real thief."


    Sitting nearby, Samantha was growing increasingly frustrated. Who does this Hazel think she is, asking Emily to spy on Finley''s bid?


    Hazel''spany seems to be using shady tactics to snag the lowest bid. I thought Noah was bad, but this is a whole new level.


    So, Hazel pressures Emily to sneak a peek at Finley''s bid, and she uses Emily of stealing a ne when she refuses. Now, she wants to call the cops to force Emily into helping. It''s clear Hazel isn''t done and will keep pressing Emily until sheplies. Samantha mused, Hmm... I need to meet Hazel. If she''s trying to sabotage Finley''s bid, then it''s my business, too.


    With a sarcastic look, Samantha turned to her ssmates and asked, "Who exactly is Hazel?"


    Her ssmates nced at her with a bit of scorn. "Hazel is the daughter of the Burton Group. She''s also a standout at Saint Night Academy-beautiful, talented, and from a wealthy family. You should see how many guys are after her."


    Samantha thought, Come on, I really don''t know. I usually don''t pay much attention to others, but I need to know if Hazel''s messing with Finley.


    She grabbed her phone, got up, and determinedly walked out of the ssroom.Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.


    Leaning against the wall near Emily''s ssroom, Samantha pretended to listen to music while actually keeping a close watch for Hazel''s next move. She figured, They said Hazel already called the cops. I''m sure she''ll try something before they get here. I need to see what Hazel ns to do to Emily before making any moves myself.


    As the ss bell rang, students began returning to their rooms-except for...


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