Chapter 385: The Twisted Logic of Penelope (+5 Pearls)

The police prevented Penelope from carrying out her plan, but everyone was frightened. She had intended to headbutt a wall, disregarding the consequences. Any harm to Penelope before the trial would be spun by the press as forced submission.

This girl is utterly mad. It turned out her mother used the same tactic to threaten her father during arguments.

The Quirk family glanced at Penelope's parents, standing off to the side. Their apparent unconcern for their daughter's well-being was shocking.

No wonder Penelope was determined to have someone who cared for her; otherwise, she would ruin that person—a lesson learned from her parents.

Seeing Penelope on the brink of collapse, Alexander spoke to the newly arrived lawyer.

The lawyer placed his notebook on the table and, facing the crowd, played the original videos. Unlike the short, edited clips online, these videos had audio.

When Penelope's confession echoed from the video, the room fell silent. Even Penelope, restrained by police, was stunned. Teachers, students, and onlookers crowded closer.

Penelope finally realized the police weren't deceiving her. She wanted to confront Carlos, but the crowd was too dense. Panicked and resentful, she could only yell at him, "Don't look! It's not what you think!"

Her shouts were drowned out by the video playing at maximum volume. By the time the backstage concert footage ended, the truth was revealed.

More shocking videos existed, but privacy concerns prevented their release; even blurring them wouldn't suffice. Public broadcast risked legal action, but the audio recordings served as sufficient evidence.

Once the evidence was presented, no one questioned it.

"So, that's how it really happened? She tried to force herself on the teacher, using her future as leverage?"

"Disgusting. This is the meaning of taking things out of context and distorting the truth—a deliberate attempt to incite cyberbullying."

Chapter 385: The Twisted Logic of Penelope (+5 Pearls) (Continued)

"Penelope, Mr. Carlos has always been kind. Why are you so ungrateful?" Someone berated her.

"Do you realize how lucky you are? Would you be where you are without Mr. Carlos's guidance? Ungratefulness is one thing; trying to ruin your teacher is another," someone else exclaimed, voicing the indignation many felt, as Penelope had received opportunities others hadn't. Other teachers echoed their disappointment: "Penelope, you shouldn't have done this. Carlos was dedicated to teaching you!"

These accusations fell on deaf ears. Penelope glared at Carlos as if he were a sworn enemy.

Sarah, infuriated, asked, "The evidence is irrefutable. What else do you have to say? How could you plot against your teacher so maliciously? Do you have any conscience?"

"So what if I set him up? It's his fault! I risked my life and everything for him because I loved him. But he's cold and heartless, and he rejected me. Why? After all I've given?" Her eyes bloodshot, she yelled defiantly.

Some people's morals are truly warped. A sound mind can't comprehend it. The Quirk family also didn't understand Penelope's thinking. Others were irritated by her twisted logic. Fortunately, Sarah intervened.

Laughing angrily, Sarah said, "Many have adored my brother. Does he bear responsibility for each one? Why should others bear the burden of your feelings? Can you force someone to love you? I've seen shameless people, but none as shameless as you. If you think threatening suicide gets you everything you want, you're living a twisted dream!" (1.8K)