NovelEnglishChapter 1040
The room was buzzing with awe. Even Mr. Valerio, usually a pillar of authority, showed a hint of genuine respect
and apprehension, making Blake and Lydia's smiles freeze in place. As the Chief of Police for the whole
metropolitan area, he commanded respect from all the city's officers. Everyone had to treat him with the utmost
courtesy and deference. So, seeing him show such respect to a stranger was a shocker! Connor's deep voice
reverberated as he acknowledged the situation. Mr. Valethen turned to Flora, greeting her just as politely,
"Ms. Flora." After casting his eyes around the room, his gaze landed on Cynthia.
"Chere," he said, his voice carrying an undeniable air of authority. Cynthia immediately approached him
with a cheerful grin, slipping her arm through his. "Uncle~"
Blake and Lydia's minds were blown! Uncle? Cynthia was calling Mr. Valeher uncle?! Panic washed over them.
Wasn't Cynthia supposed to be the daughter of a construction worker? How could she be related to Mr. Valerio?
Did Cynthia's mom marry beneath her, a wealthy lady tying the knot with a construction worker?
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Blake felt a shiver run down her spine, her face turning ashen. If she'd known Cynthia's uncle was the Chief of
Police, she wouldn't have dared to mess with her!
Mr. Valekept his stern demeanor, but his eyes softened when he looked at Cynthia. "Your dad's on his way too,
and your brothers wanted to come, but | told them to stay hand look after your mom."
"And-" His voice took on a more serious tone. "Have you grown up and gotten foolish? Being bullied and not even
speaking up?"
If Flora hadn't caused a scene today, they'd still be in the dark about Cynthia's troubles at school. Cynthia
scratched her head, a bit embarrassed. She was grown now and didn't want to bother her family, especially
since her dad's job was so demanding. "Auntie Zhang," Eilies chimed in politely. Mr. Valesmiled and nodded,
then turned back to Flora. "Thank you, Ms. Flora. If it weren't for you, this girl would've been in deep trouble."
Flora waved it off, but she was surprised. She hadn't realized Cynthia had such strong backing. Hmm. Seems like
all her preparations were unnecessary.
"Uncle, it's her Cynthia pointed at
Blake, complaining, "She threw my paper in the trash, called it garbage tried to makefail, and said she'd
make sure | couldn't stay at the University of Maple Grove! That | wouldn't graduate!"
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With every word Cynthia spoke, Mr. Valerio's expression grew colder. Blake's legs felt shaky, but she tried to hold
her ground. "Mr. Valerio, don't listen to Cynthia's nonsense. | didn't make her fail on purpose; her paper really
had issues. | never said anything about making her leave the University of Maple Grove..."
Blake was in denial, unaware that the video of her bullying had already gone viral, and Mr. Valehad seen it
too. The online community watching couldn't handle Blake's performance-so fake! "Someone, please, give her a
phone so she can see what's online!"
"Blake really looks like an idiot here, someone give her a phone to browse the web, please!"
"Mr. Valerio, Cynthia is just your niece, maybe you're not fully aware of her character. | think it would be best if
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Blake thought she was being clever.
She couldn't touch Mr. Valerio. But Cynthia's parents, being
construction workers, lacked
sophistication. They'd be much
easier to handle than Mr. Valerio. A little money should smooth things over.
"Bringing her parents into this?" Mr. Valechuckled coldly. If Cynthia's dad showed up, Blake wouldn't know
what hit her.
Just then, the sound of a helicopter echoed overhead. Mr. Valerio's eyes darkened. Well, it seemed the arrival
was imminent.
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