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Chapter 116: Theft

Author: Benjamin Archer
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The next morning, Jeff walked Kourtney to school as usual.

As he entered the classroom, he saw that Nate, who was always late, was in his seat early today. When he saw Kourtney, he immediately said, "You, you're here!"

Kourtney wondered what was wrong with the boy today. He turned his head and ignored him.

Just then, two security guards entered the classroom and approached Kourtney.

"Kourtney, you have been reported for stealing, please cooperate with our investigation!"

Bella said excitedly, "Sister, I can't believe you have this fetish!"

Nate said suspiciously, "Are you mistaken?"

You know she's the boss of Novo Corporation, what does she want that she doesn't have? How could she steal anything?

Kourtney had long since gotten used to these things that often happened at school. Today she also wanted to see what she had hurt.

"Okay... Where do we go? How do we investigate?"

"Come with us."

They led her to a data room, let her in first, and unlocked the door.

Kourtney didn't know what
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