The Paper Chase: A Story of Betrayal and Redemption Chapter 2

Whether Liam was reborn or not, I wouldn't tolerate him using the Song family name to commit wrongdoings anymore.

I messaged my lawyer, telling him not to respond to any of Liam's requests without my permission in the future.

Simultaneously, I messaged several people, cutting off Liam's credit cards and informing everyone around me that I would no longer be responsible for him.

The replies came quickly.

Some simply acknowledged.

Some were surprised.

The old butler sent three crying emojis.

[Miss, you should have stopped caring about that troublemaker long ago.]

I touched my nose, feeling scolded.

While Liam was still discussing with Bella which dress to wear to the Maldives, the door was pushed open.

School officials walked in, telling everyone with grim faces.

"The backup exam papers were leaked. There's no way to retest this subject. Everyone's score for this subject will be canceled."

The shorter the statement, the bigger the problem.

After a few seconds of silence in the conference room.

Breakdowns, screams, and cries erupted all at once.

The school officials looked worried too.

After all, with so many people missing a subject score, the school's average would drop, not to mention a few potential Ivy League candidates were among them.

Now, they all failed.

Twelve years of hard work by everyone, ruined in an instant.

Soon, everyone turned their attention to Liam.

Ignoring his status now, several tall boys surrounded us, cursing at him and Bella.

"Liam, are you satisfied now? You've ruined so many people."

"Bella, you cheated and got caught, fine, but why drag so many people down with you?"

Someone even directed their anger at me:

"Song, you're not a good person either. Usually, Liam bullies classmates in school under your name, and you not only ignore it but indulge him. You three are birds of a feather!"

They were all eighteen or nineteen, at an age full of vigor.

After the cursing, fists started flying.

Fortunately, I had learned kickboxing before. After dodging a few punches, I couldn't help shouting:

"They were the ones who did wrong! What does it have to do with me? I'm a victim too!"

But their voices were too loud; my rebuttal disappeared in the cursing.

I had to continue defending myself.

Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Liam tightly shielding Bella behind him.

Even though I was thoroughly disappointed in this man, my heart still inevitably felt a prick of pain at this moment.

With school officials present, they couldn't really let these students beat Liam to death.

The two sides were pulled apart. Liam's mouth was bleeding from a few punches.

He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth with the back of his hand and cursed, "You animals, dare to hit me? Believe it or not, I'll sue you, and you'll all go to jail."

Someone in the crowd turned red-eyed, voice trembling:

"Liam, are you even human? So many people's futures are ruined by you, and you can still say such things!"

"We're not like you, backed by the Song family. We are ordinary people, relying on the entrance exam to change our lives."

Hearing this, many felt it deeply and couldn't help crying.

Liam waved his hand, "Alright, stop crying. I'll be responsible for you."

Someone glared, "Easy for you to say. Now that everyone's exam scores are ruined, how can you be responsible?"

"Life isn't just about the entrance exam." Liam smirked, "Don't you want to study abroad?"

Compared to the entrance exam, studying abroad was indeed a better path.

Everyone quieted down, waiting for Liam to continue.

He stood on a chair and announced loudly.

"As long as you don't hold me accountable for tearing up the papers today, I can help you study abroad. I'll cover all tuition and living expenses."