Chapter 1161

Although the Principal had never personally witnessed the extent of the Wallace brothers’ protectiveness over their sister, he knew enough. In matters concerning the Wallace family, there was no such thing as mercy—only results. “I completely understand, Mr. Wallace,” he said solemnly. “Rest assured, I will cooperate fully with the police to ensure justice is served.” In the days that followed, the name Hazel Reese dominated headlines across campus forums and entertainment outlets alike. Clearing her name had become a public spectacle. The pinned apology thread on Maiden University’s forum skyrocketed to tens of thousands of replies. Some students, desperate to prove their regret, even recorded emotional apology videos or livestreamed tearful confessions—trying, however late, to salvage their own reputations. For a while, the public assumed the Wallace family had simply taken Hazel in as an honorary sibling. But then—John Wallace shattered that illusion. During a rare live interview, h