Chapter 298
“Is there a problem?”
Alaricka shook her head: “It’s nothing. Don’t worry about it.”
The maid frowned upon hearing Alaricka’s response.
Alaricka thought the Dean’s attitude was sharp, and his words were indeed harsh, but she felt it was deserved. This mess was caused by her. The school’s teachers and students hadn’t done anything wrong; they weren’t even involved. Because of her, because she was still studying at that school and in that class, the teachers and students would be harassed by Rose’s extreme fans. This was purely an unfounded disaster.
Alaricka knew she’d be just as angry if she were in that position – probably even harsher and more ruthless than the Dean. The Dean had actually been quite reasonable: As he’d pointed out, any other school would’ve expelled her immediately for the severe damage she’d caused. Yet here they were, willing to work with her to find a solution.
Alaricka understood the logic perfectly, but it still left her hollow. Despite all her efforts, despite standing firmly on the right side of both law and morality… she remained utterly powerless against Kieran and Rose, completely at their mercy. Even others had gotten dragged into this mess. That was what crushed Alaricka most. She could bear the pressure from Kieran and Rose, but seeing others endure it for her? Unacceptable. Her conscience burned on a raging fire, anxiety and agitation churning inside. Alaricka squeezed her eyes shut, overwhelmed by helplessness.
Right now, Kieran’s words rang clearer than ever in her mind: “You will apologize.”
Alaricka glanced down at the unfamiliar number on her phone, lips curling in a bitter smirk. So this was Kieran’s method to force her apology? She let out a cold laugh. Opening a social media app, she scrolled calmly through the vile posts from Rose’s extremist fans. In this digital age, tracking down users who leaked her private information was child’s play. She impassively screenshotted pages filled with curses and insults targeting her.
“Alaricka’s private number! Got a sharp tongue? Bring it on, snowflakes stay away!”
“183XXXX XXX! Alaricka’s number! Come at her, everyone! This…”