Chapter 232: Chapter 232: Pig Teammate
When Rona Langdon realized that causing a scene wasnât going to get Cara Preston released, she rushed home to call Zachary Preston. "Zachary, people these days are such bullies! They arrested Cara for no reason, and when I went over to demand an explanation, they threatened to hit me! That police station is completely lawless. The chief there has no respect for you at all. After I told them your name, they actually said, âAnd who is he supposed to be?!â"
Of course, the police chief had never said any of that. Rona Langdon had fabricated the entire story to stoke Zachary Prestonâs anger.
If this had been the first call Zachary Preston received, he might have believed her. However, Vera Xavier had already called him. He already knew the whole story, so he said in a low voice, "Weâll talk about this when I get back."
He hung up as soon as he finished speaking.
Rona Langdon was stunned for a moment, then fury surged within her. âHe actually hung up on me! Heâs not even going to help Cara!â
She immediately called back. For the rest of the night, Rona Langdon pestered Zachary Preston until his head ached.
The next morning, Vera Xavier came downstairs with her schoolbag, feeling refreshed and energetic. Rona Langdon was sitting in the living room, her hair a mess. When she saw Vera, she shot her a dark glare. The sight gave Vera a huge shock; at a glance, Rona looked just like a ghost.
Vera Xavier ignored Rona Langdon and opened the door to leave for school. Rona suddenly rushed over and grabbed her arm. "Cara is in a detention center because of what you did, and you still have the heart to go to school! Vera Xavier, are you even human?"
Vera Xavierâs eyes darkened. "What do you mean I got her locked up? Sheâs the one who got herself locked up! Mom, Iâm going to count to three. Youâd better let go, or donât blame me for getting rough."
Their eyes met. Rona Langdon saw a palpable killing intent in Vera Xavierâs gaze and instinctively let go. Vera sneered, straightened her clothes, and walked out.
When she arrived at school, she noticed many of her classmates giving her strange looks. She let them stare, walking calmly toward her classroom. The moment she reached the doorway, she was met with the collective gaze of every student inside.
Elise Langdon was already there. She blocked the doorway and demanded, "Vera Xavier, whereâs Cara?"
She had actually followed them to the police station the day before, but the officers had sent her home early after confirming she wasnât involved in the case. As a result, she had no idea what happened afterward.
Vera Xavier replied placidly, "At the police station."
"What? Sheâs still at the police station?" Elise Langdonâs voice jumped. "Youâre out, so why is she still there?"
Vera Xavier, her expression still neutral, said, "People only get locked up if theyâve done something wrong. You should have faith that the police are impartial."
"Done something wrong?" Elise Langdonâs voice jumped an octave. "How could Cara possibly do anything wrong! Vera Xavier, did you frame her?"
Vera Xavier sighed. "There are some things Iâd rather not discuss, since she is my sister. But since youâre being so pushy, Iâll let you in on a little something. She was detained along with that man from outside the school yesterday. As for the reason why... I donât want to say."
Elise Langdon had a blunt personality and didnât catch the implication in Veraâs words. Instead, she demanded loudly, "Whatâs that supposed to mean, she was detained along with that man?"
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