Chapter 70

Upon hearing Shane's words, the principal couldn't help but burst into laughter. "How did I not notice before? You've got such a sense of humor! It's true what they say, it's all about understanding people."

Shane caught the implied meaning in his words and chuckled lightly, tacitly agreeing. He shifted his gaze back to Haley, asking with concern, "Haley, what happened tonight? Why were you locked up here? Do you know who did it?"

Haley glanced at the principal and answered truthfully, "Yes, I do. It was Riley. As for the reason... you'll have to ask her yourself to find out."

In reality, she knew very well that Riley was trying to stand up for Xena by locking her up. But this matter could be regarded as significant or trivial. If it were portrayed as just students fooling around, the principal would probably brush it off. But she didn't want to let it go so easily.

Shane gazed at the principal, his expression puzzled. "Who is this Riley?"

Before the principal could shake off his