Chapter 317

Valerie had left the campus with Lucius the previous afternoon and hadn't bothered to follow what happened afterward. Tessa nodded. "Your family's legal team said they were going to sue Lydia for spreading obscene rumors. Lydia was terrified. Her father told the school she wasn't feeling well and took medical leave for her, promising that once she recovered, they would resolve the matter themselves. "Mr. Jones didn't dare to offend either side, so he tried to mediate. The whole thing is on hold for now." It was exactly what Valerie had expected. In that fight yesterday, Lydia was the one who suffered. Lucius' lawyers had only gone to intimidate her. They never intended to actually pursue anything serious. After explaining the aftermath, Tessa suddenly remembered why she had come. She dug through her bag and produced a black plastic sack, holding it out with both hands. "This is a thank-you gift. I hope you won't think it's silly." Valerie took the bag and opened it right in f