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Chapter 176 The Textbook Case of a Jerk
“Did you do that to her on purpose because you wanted her jealous? Are you just using me?” Yvonne
demanded answers, but Alec ignored all her questions. She didn’t let it slip. In fact, she didn’t expect an
answer from him, for she already knew the truth. Inexplicable rage filled her, and she howled at him,
Why? Why did you do this to me? Am I not as good as her? Why can’t you work on accepting me?”
He snickered and said coldly, “Why did I do that to you? Don’t you know that you deserve this? Yvonne,
you could’ve had a good life, but you walked down the wrong path. I’m keeping you around because you
are of use to me. Else, I would have…” He paused and added, “Did you really believe that the cover-up
was perfect? Framing Jenny for Steven’s murder? If I want to look into a case, you bet I’ll get to the
bottom of
it.”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtYvonne stumbled backward in shock. She believed it when he said he was capable of uncovering the
truth. Cornered, she bit her lips and gave him a pitiful look. “Alec, I’m sorry. I drugged you because I had
no other choice. We don’t have to get married. In return for your mercy, I’ll get rid of the internet rumors
and stay away from you. How does that sound?”
The last thing she wanted was to serve a jail sentence. She’d go mad if she had to serve a life sentence
at such a young age.
“Why didn’t you think of showing Jenny mercy when you framed her?” Alec asked aloud. At first, he had
wanted to spare Yvonne out of consideration for their longtime friendship, but Yvonne missed the
opportunity.
Yvonne stared at her childhood friend, who looked unfamiliar to her right now. Shaking her head, she
smiled bitterly. “So you won’t spare me?”
“Turn yourself in at the police station first thing in the morning. If you do that, you could at least save your
reputation. You don’t want more trouble,” Alec ordered.
“He wants me to turn myself in?” she thought, smiling. That was impossible for her-never!
“Okay, I understand your decision.” She nodded and agreed to his proposal, but she had thought of a
better idea, which was her only way out.
After Yvonne left, Alec sighed and headed back to the living room. To his surprise, Old Mr. Faust was
seated on the couch, grinning at him. He thought his grandfather had retired to the bedroom. Feeling
uneasy, he walked up to him. “Grandpa, it’s late. Why aren’t you resting?”
“If I did, I would have missed the show.” Old Mr. Faust chuckled, clearly in a good mood.
“What show?” Alec questioned.
Since he refused to bring up the topic, Old Mr. Faust confessed, “You don’t have to keep things from me.
I saw everything from the second floor.”
Alec’s face darkened. “Instead of sleeping at night, you’re peeping on us from your room?”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“How’s that peeping? I could see everything clearly from the window on the second floor. It’s not my fault.
Old Mr. Faust made a sad face at his grandson. Indeed, he didn’t plan to spy on anyone. He
coincidentally witnessed the backyard scene between Alec and Jenny while he was strolling on the
second floor.”
Alec rolled his fists in embarrassment. He would have acted on his anger had Old Mr. Faust not been his
grandfather.
“Don’t be shy! I’ve been through these youthful shenanigans. I promise not to laugh at you,” Old Mr.
Faust
remarked with a grin.
“You’d better not!” Alec looked grim and depressed.
Old Mr. Faust changed the topic of conversation. “When did you settle things with Jenny? And why didn’t
you tell me about it? I was worried about you two for a while. But you helping Miss Dickman was a
foolish move. Jenny is obviously angry at you now. You must look like the textbook case of a jerk in her
eyes. ”
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