Betrayed, Then Back For Blood

Chapter 82

"is she your girlhtend?” The director of the Education Bureau asked nervously.

Ashton froze a moment, then gave a faint smile and said, “Who told you th?

Hearing the amusement in Ashton’s voice on the other end of the line, Peter Connell’s expression becmore

serious “it doesn’t matter who told me. | just need your answer.”

Though honestly, Ashton didn’t even need to give him any answers. The fact that he didn’t deny it said enough

Even if Briar wasn’t his girlfriend now. she would be in the future.

Ashton lit a Cigarette and said, “Mr. Connell, no matter what my relationship with Briar is, if someone fois

reported it to your bureau with sold evidence, shouldn't you be handling, it impartially? Don’t let the people

down.”

Peter nearly choked from Ashton’s take righteousness. “Alright, got it. I'm hanging up”

Peter was fuming inwardly. “Doesn't he just wantto investigate it thoroughly? Why dress it up like that?”

However, his call was not completely fruitless. At the very least, he confirmed that the rumors flying around

Shoneport were true, and Ashton

really was interested in Briar

Peter picked up Briar’s file again, lingering on the line that said she was eighteen. He clicked his tongue and

sneered, “This punki”

Since she was Ashton’s future girlfriend, Peter knew he had to handle the matter strictly by the book.

So, he put down the file and dialed the landline on his desk. “Adam, cin for a minute.”

Meanwhile, Briar dragged Ellen back to her house. As soon as they entered, Ellen admitted her mistake without

even changing her shoes. “I'm sorry, Briar”

Briar bent down to grab a brand-new pair of pink slippers from the shoe cabinet, gesturing for Ellen to wear

them. Then, she kicked off her own shoes and walked to the couch in her socks. “So, what did you do wrong?”

Ellen changed into the slippers and followed Briar to the sofa, looking so aggrieved that she was about to cry. “I

was wrong for only crying

when | was bullied, instead of fighting back.”

With five bank cards in her hand, Ellen was so ashamed that she could not even raise her head.

“Yes, and what else?” Briar took out a can of candy from under the coffee table, peeled a candy, and popped it

into her mouth. The sweet and creamy flavor quickly spread in her mouth, casing her irritation.

Ellen sat down carefully and said, “And... | shouldn't have kept quiet. | should've told you right away.”

Briar glanced at the girl, knowing full well Ellen had been bullied for a long time, and her personality wouldn't

change overnight. “Yes. It's good that you've realized your mistake. You're still a minor. Whenever something

happens, you should go to your guardian for help first”

Ellen nodded obediently.

“Your brother's still not back in the country, So I'm your temporary guardian Anyone who messes with you

messes with me. And my people never get bullied and stay silent.” Briar said it patiently.

Ellen nodded as if she understood. “So | can fight back? What if... | really shut them up?”

Briar explained, “If someone shuts you up, that just means you're weak, if you shut them up, that’s skill. As for

whether you hurt or cripple

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them-that’s not your problem. Your brother will handle it. Get (92?

Ellen’s ever lituin. “Gotti dot in

“I'm glad you understand. It's noon. Order two takeaways and go to the fridge to get sbluehendes and

cherries and wathi thém “ériar Telt zero guilt about bossing around a minor,

“Okay Ellen replied quickly.

She stayed at Priar’s place until evening. Only after dinner did the head home. By the tshe left, all the

negative emotions had basically disappeared, and she was skipping as she walked

Once Ellen was gone, Briar called ian, summarizing the important parts of what had happened that day.

tan had a short fuse. The moment he heard that his sister cried from being bullied again, he started swearing

over the phone, threatening to

have those kids taken out,

Briar said angrily, “Alright, control yourself. You're not even back to Dasmieca and you're already causing

trouble? Are you trying to scare your sister to death?”

lan said reluctantly, “Fine! I'll control myself,”

As for to what extent, that would depend on his mood.

ar as I'm concerned, this ends here for now.”

“I already stood up for her. The five students and that homeroom teacher won't get off easy. As far as i

Briar knew lanwouldn’t take this lying down.

“Okay, “lan finally muttered and quieted down.

Late at night, Briar curled up in the swing chair by the window in her second-floor bedroom, laptop in hand,

fingers flying across the keyboard. With the auction coming up in a few days, she had been browsing the Hacker

Alliance's leaderboard every night, picking up a few quick, low-effort jobs to earn sfast cash.

She got so caught

tup in

in her work that she lost track of tand eventually dozed off, curled up in the chair with her laptop.

The next morning, when Ashton arrived at Briar’s gate, he was greeted by a picture-perfect Sleeping Beauty

moment.

The girl's hair fell loosely over her shoulders, her side profile bathed in the soft golden light of dawn-misty and

ethereal One of her hands rested lazily outside the swing’s armrest, exuding a kind of quiet allure.

Ashton stood silently at the gate, head slightly tilted up as he watched her. Coming from an elite family, he had

seen his share of beautiful women-but only Briar, with her pure yet striking looks, managed to captivate him like

this.

Suddenly, Briar opened her eyes and met Ashton’s unwavering gaze. His eyes, usually calm, now carried a cold,

bottomless stillness like a frozen lake.

Ashton froze for a second, then casually raised his hand and waved at her. Feeling no embarrassment at all that

he'd been caught watching her sleep, he mouthed, “Briar, ceat breakfast.”

Briar read Ashton’s lips and raised her eyebrows silently. After a moment, she nodded, stretched her curled up

limbs, and carried the computer into the bedroom.

In less than 20 minutes, Briar changed his clothes and walked out while tying her hair. “Mr. Wade, what's wrong?

Are you planning to handle. my breakfast from now on?”

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Her morning voice was still a little raspy.

Ashton’s lips curved faintly as he said, “A teenage girl needs three regular, balanced meals a day. Otherwise, you

won't grow taller

Briar glanced up at the obvious 8-inch height difference between them. She wanted to argue, but the words got

stuck in her throat, so she only snorted heavily.

That drawn-out little hum went straight to Ashton’s heart, making it flutter. He held back a smile and tried to

comfort her. “You're only 15, There's still room for you to grow taller.”

Briar didn’t respond.

To

make it up to her, Ashton personally warmed up a glass of milk for her. Briar drank it with clenched teeth.

She thought while glaring at the man, “Hmpht So what if you are tall?”

Her sulky expression made Ashton chuckle.

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