Lucian explained, "Someone contacted me after I made the anonymous report. They told me to bring the evidence for them to view. I was on alert and hung up the phone without saying anything."He added, "I called them using a public phone."Upon hearing that, Aria stroked his head. "You did great. I'll help you to publicize the things you didn't."Aria stood up while saying that, with Lucian following suit. "Miss."She turned back and saw Lucian's reddened eyes. "The grown-ups said bad people will go to hell. Will Radley and the others go to hell too?"Aria's gaze turned dark. "Of course. They have no reason not to go to hell."Lucian's face tensed up. "I'll wait to see their fate! I was too much of a coward back then. I owe Shirley, but I still want to tell her I managed to fulfill our promise."Lucian managed to pass the video to the person who could avenge Shirley at the right time. Lucian had not been doing well. He suffered from nightmares every night, seeing Radley and the
The old man hung up the call and called his secretary. "Inform my subordinates to report the bullying case as it is. There's no need to cover up anything.""But the Daley family is your—""Forget about that!" The old man pointed to the photo. "We need to give this girl justice!"In the meantime, Aria recovered all the videos and ordered Sam to post them online. Under normal circumstances, such cases wouldn't be made public. Many lawyers had predicted that the worst outcome for the bullies would be detention.However, the people online were stunned as the videos were revealed online. "The victim didn't take her own life. She was killed!""Although the person who provided the evidence got their voices altered, we can still hear that Shirley had been…""Oh, my goodness. Are they really less than 14 years old? They are more evil than demons!"As the bullies' faces were not censored this time, everyone could see their faces.It wasn't just a simple case of exclusion and not gett
Many people who saw Shirley's last words were touched, especially those with kids."How could they do that to such a kind child?""I found out online that Shirley is the daughter of a retired soldier.""They must punish the murderers!"Facing the public's overwhelming comments, the Department of Justice's officer cuffed Gerald.Gerald, who had wielded countless connections, revealed a look of fear for the first time. He widened his eyes when he saw the cuffs on him, screaming that he was innocent. Gerald had merits awarded by the country. He couldn't be dealt with like this!The officer understood what he was getting at. "There is concrete evidence about Radley for murder. The Daley family tried to destroy evidence, bribed officers, and blatantly ignored the law…"Gerald couldn't bear to hear what he said afterward. His face was pale, and his hands kept shaking. How could there be evidence on Radley? Could the Daley family still have a successor?Gerald looked at the officer
There were more comments online."Boys should protect girls! You'll no longer be in pain, Shirley. You're the best. Why don't we become friends in the future? I'm studying at Sunshine Kindergarten's kiddie class. Don't get lost."I don't really know how to type, so Mommy is the one typing it. I can even share my favorite biscuits with you. Shirley, don't worry. Mommy said these bad people will get the punishment they deserve.""I can only say an eye for an eye. Also, please return the merit to Draco."More and more comments were posted beneath the official account. Nobody wanted to forgive the few demons.Radley was a minor, and he relied on the tactics Gerald taught to look confident. However, Aria could tell by a glance if he was really afraid. Tiffany was in shock, with no other thoughts on her mind. Krissa was also crying, and she trembled when she heard she was going to jail. Aria didn't treat them like children. After all, she highly doubted those who thought of the shee
When Aria entered the interrogation room, Radley was drinking water. His hand froze when she saw her.Aria started calmly, "You thought all the evidence was gone, but we have all of them. As for your grandfather's merit, I think he didn't mention this to you. A lot of educators were taken away at that time. I was the one who brought them back."Aria continued, "One of the few things I regret is not taking a closer look at your grandfather's face. Don't worry. All of you will reunite soon.""What do you mean?" Radley suddenly stood up and tugged on his cuffs.Aria pressed the stop recording button on the camera. "Aren't you going to accompany your family members in jail?"She looked at him. "It's fine if you don't. You're quite young and smart. As a minor, you should know you won't be sentenced to jail for your entire life. I think going to jail is way too less of a punishment for you."She looked at the corner of the room. "So I suggested Shirley let you have a taste of the fear
Landon, who had almost recovered, could see souls that ordinary people couldn't. This included the souls that were trapped.Landon, standing by the door in a sharp suit, seemed out of place. He carried a calm and scholarly air, unaffected by anything. This was the scene Aria saw when she got out of the room. She raised her eyebrows and walked over to him.Before she got closer, he turned around as if waiting for her. His eyes were striking, and his voice was low as he spoke. "Is everything settled?"At that moment, Aria thought the scene felt familiar. It was as if she had seen something similar. However, it didn't happen here; it happened at a palace in the skies. Landon stood bathed in light and wore a deep red robe. When he turned to look at her, he had a smile on his face.Aria shook her head, trying to get rid of the scene. It was easy for her to get reality and imagination jumbled up.However, Landon gently held her shaking head. He looked down at her with an arched eyeb
"There's no need for all that trouble. Those scumbags won't get off easily," said Aria. She was holding a notebook and some documents. She scanned through everyone's faces before settling in the living room. "Mr. and Mrs. Pollard, I'm here to fulfill my promise."Libbie couldn't believe what was happening. She was already in a stupor from her neighbor's discussion. However, her mind cleared up after seeing Aria. With a trembling hand outstretched, as if to confirm the reality before her, she said in a shaky voice, "Please… come in."The rest of what Aria had to share was far too sensitive to be aired publicly, and she could already sense Draco's simmering resentment from the hallway. He must have woken up.All of Draco's neighbors wanted to follow her inside. It was not because they wanted to gossip but because they truly wanted to help. Aria didn't stop them—this was a truth that needed to be revealed for the Pollard family's suffering to be understood.Spotting Draco awake, Lib
Draco sat motionlessly, entangled in strings invisible to ordinary eyes. The Emperor Coins he wore clinked softly, their sound resonating strangely. His eyes, veiled in a dark mist, betrayed no emotion. Aria watched him in silence, choosing not to interrupt his thoughts. Instead, she calmly returned Shirley's diary to him."Shirley is a very smart girl. She must have excelled in biology and chemistry." Aria chuckled before continuing, "She mentioned a game you used to play with her when she was younger. She wrote words in a certain way only you can see."When she said that, Draco suddenly looked up.Draco thought of Aria's other identity and realized something. "Ms. Carver, can you see Shirley?"The neighbors had begun to doubt Draco's sanity, attributing his behavior to a feverish delirium. But Libbie, his wife, stood by him. She knew how capable Aria was.When Libbie turned toward Aria in anticipation, the latter faced the neighbors and nodded slightly to the couple.Aria l