Chapter 425
Chapter 425:
Yelena let out a soft sigh, as if she had expected nothing less. “Believe whatever helps you sleep at night,” she said coldly, turning to the administrative director. “Have the police been called p>
The administrative director nodded grimly. “Yes, they’re on their way p>
“Perfect,” Yelena replied, her tone dismissive. “Let them handle it. There’s no point arguing with her.” The administrative director gave a sharp nod.
When the police arrived, Yelena, as a key witness, was asked to accompany them to the station to provide her statement.
“Dad! Mom!” Sonya cried out, her tears finally spilling over as she spotted Tatiana and Jonathan rushing into the station. Her sobs grew louder, her face a perfect picture of helplessness and heartbreak.
Tatiana’s sharp eyes quickly landed on Yelena. Without hesitation, she stormed toward her, jabbing a finger in her direction. “Yelena, you ungrateful wretch! Did you set up Sonya on purpose p>
Sonya, seeing her opportunity, turned on the waterworks, crying even harder to strengthen her act.
Tatiana’s resolve only deepened as she listened, her heart aching for her daughter.
Her glare burned into Yelena, fierce enough to make onlookers shift uncomfortably.
“The Roberts family took you in, raised you for years. Even if we weren’t perfect, we gave you a roof, food, and a family. And this is how you repay us p>
Yelena met Tatiana’s fiery gaze with icy composure. She let out a cold, sharp laugh. “Your family’s troubles are your own doing—a result of your greed and bad choices. Don’t drag me into your mess. If you think I’m guilty of something, show the evidence. Otherwise, stop wasting everyone’s time with baseless accusations p>
She turned to the officer, her tone shifting to polite efficiency.
gⱯ𝗅𝗇0ν𝖊𝗅𝘀.𝗰𝗈𝗺; 𝓯𝗶𝓻𝓼𝓽 𝓼𝓮𝒆𝓷
“I’ve finished my statement. Am I free to go now p>
The officer nodded. “Yes, you’re free to leave p>
Yelena didn’t spare so much as a glance at the Roberts family as she exited the station.
Tatiana and Jonathan, furious and desperate, tried to follow, but the officer stepped in to block them. “The matter isn’t resolved yet. Where do you think you’re going p>
Tatiana’s voice rose in indignation. “If she’s allowed to leave, why can’t my daughter p>
The officer remained calm but firm. “Because she is just a witness. Your daughter, however, has been charged with intentional property damage. The amount involved is significant. Until the matter is settled, she can’t leave p>
Jonathan froze, his face paling. “Significant? How much are we talking about p>
The officer sighed. “The university has been generous, accounting for depreciation. The compensation is set at nine million p>
“Nine million?!” Jonathan exploded, nearly falling out of his chair in shock.
“What kind of sound system is worth nine million?” Tatiana shrieked. “This is extortion p>
The administrative director’s patience had worn thin. Sonya’s mistake was undeniable, yet she stubbornly refused to own up, persistently pointing fingers at Yelena.
What kind of upbringing could produce someone like Sonya?
A glimpse of Tatiana and Jonathan answered his question—the apple didn’t fall far from the tree.
The arrogance, the denial—it all made sense now.
“Madam,” he said calmly, pulling out his phone. “Here’s the receipt from Mr. Barton’s donation of the sound system to our university. Would you care to verify it p>
Years of habit had taught the administrative director to document everything meticulously, and today, that vigilance spared him from unjust accusations.
But Tatiana’s expression remained icy. A sound system worth nine million? The claim sounded laughable to her. Did they take her for a fool?