Chapter 11/
The old cop saw my reaction and started explaining. He said it wasn’t surprising that I hadn’t noticed this thing before. It’s rarely seen in everyday life, and even among cops, few have ever come across it.”
Because this thing is highly sophisticated–something used by government spies.}
He’d been a cop for decades and had caught a few spies before, so he’d seen it.
Don’t be fooled by how small this camera is. It’s powerful–not just for secretly recording but also for tracking.”
Suddenly, everything clicked. No wonder Charlize always knew where to find me.“–
It had to be her!!
A month ago, she dragged me to play volleyball. I didn’t want to go, but she insisted, so I gave in.}
Not long after we started playing, she ‘accidentally‘ spiked the ball straight at my forehead.”
Even my glasses got bent out of shape.
She kept apologizing and said she’d replace them with a new pair.
I was pissed at first, but when I saw how stylish and well–designed the new frames were, I let it slide.
Now that I think about it… that was probably when she set everything up.
A chill ran down my spine. I never thought the person scheming against me was someone I spent every day with.
I immediately submitted the evidence to the school.“]
In my last life, after being accused of plagiarism, I was expelled and barred from retaking the SAT.
This time, there’s no way I’m letting Clive get away with it.
I want to see how he plans to clear his name once the plagiarism charge sticks.
As for Charlize, the mastermind behind all this? She’s not getting off easy either.”
I wrote a full report on how she helped Clive cheat and anonymously sent it to the top administration at Harvard.}
She’s always been so proud of being a teaching assistant there.}]
Then I’ll destroy what she values most and let her taste complete and utter ruin!!
After doing all this, I felt refreshed.
While Charlize was busy dealing with the cops, I packed up all my things and moved out.”
Since I got a guaranteed spot at Harvard, the state’s biggest real estate company rewarded me with 70,000 dollars in cash.
That same day, I spent 50,000 on a small apartment.
This would be my new home.}
I had no intention of staying in that old house a second longer.
It wasn’t until I left that I realized–everything I took with me fit into a single suitcase, and it wasn’t even full.”
Moving out made things a lot easier.
At least I wouldn’t have to deal with Charlize and Geena pretending to check in on me.§
I set aside enough money for my tuition, then took a trip to unwind.
After all, four years of high school had been exhausting.
When I got back, I went to school and dropped off a gift for Mr. Carmichael.}
But as soon as I stepped out of the office, Charlize blocked my way.
If I didn’t know her so well, I might not have recognized her.
She’d lost a lot of weight. She looked drained.}
Her hair was a mess, and her eyes were bloodshot.”
Before I could react, she grabbed me and dragged me into a nearby storage room.
Gripping my collar, she demanded, “Denny, where have you been these past few days? Do you know how worried I was?“}
I scoffed and said, completely unimpressed, “Worried about me? Or worried about finding me to clear Clive’s name?“>
She froze, her voice hoarse.”
“Denny… how could you think that? I’m your sister! We share the same blood! Of course, I’m worried about you.“}
