Chap 4

The lead detective stepped forward.
"Chloe Hayes."
"You are being detained pending investigation for filing a false accusation, destruction of school property, reckless endangerment, and harassment."
Two security officers approached.
Chloe panicked.
"No!"
"You can't arrest me!"
"My father owns this place!"
Richard answered immediately.
"No."
"I sponsor this program."
"I do not own justice."
She reached desperately toward him.
"Dad!"
"Please!"
"I'll apologize!"
"I'll change!"
Richard remained motionless.
"You had countless chances to change."
"You chose cruelty every single time."
Meanwhile, the school board president stood.
After consulting with the principal, she announced:
"Effective immediately..."
"Chloe Hayes is suspended pending expulsion."
"Her student leadership title is revoked."
"Her academic scholarship is canceled."
"She is permanently removed from all Festival Youth Foundation programs."
The audience erupted into whispers.
The girl who had ruled the school through fear...
Lost everything in less than five minutes.
As officers placed handcuffs on her wrists, Chloe looked around desperately.
The friends who once laughed beside her...
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Wouldn't even meet her eyes.
She was finally alone.