SWNOVELS Chapter 98
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Cecilia had never been one to back down from a fight.
She found it rather amusing to see these people seething with anger and wanting to confront her, yet they hesitated to take action.
She tapped her own head and remarked, "You know, the brain is not just for decoration; you shouldn't easily believe in hearsay." Gordon helped Jackson to his feet and said through gritted teeth, "Cecilia, just because you refuse to admit it doesn't mean it didn't happen!"
At the thought of Juliana's pitiable state, Gordon felt a strong urge to end Cecilia.
As the person in the lead started speaking, it triggered another round of uproar within the crowd. However, this time, the crowd refrained from throwing eggs and lettuce and opted for insults instead.
They were cautious about using overly offensive language, well aware of Cecilia's remarkable agility and her association with the richest man in Quilton. They didn't want to provoke any retaliation. "Cecilia, you can't escape the reach of justice; your arrogance won't last for long."
"Reap what you sow; committing too many wrongs will surely result in retribution." "Justice may take its time, but it will be served. Just wait and see!"
Cecilia listened to those morally upright statements and nodded in agreement. "Let's come up with some more cautionary quotes like these.
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moved and might end up bursting into tears."
She couldn't help but wonder about people's reactions when the truth eventually came to light.
When he saw that Cecilia had the audacity to mention Juliana, Gordon was consumed by anger and frustration. He raised his hand and intended to strike Cecilia across the face.
Slap! A clear and crisp sound filled the air.
Gordon's face was forcefully struck to one side. Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth. His elegant features now began to swell at a visible rate.
Cecilia gazed at her reddened palm and gently blew onto it.
"It's incredibly satisfying!"
Cecilia had carried a deep-seated frustration toward Gordon for a long time, and that slap brought her with a sense of catharsis. Gordon took a moment to regain his composure and readjusted his face to its original position. He stared at Cecilia in disbelief.
"I'm your father, and you struck me?"
"Let me correct you; you are not my father. We severed ties long ago. I can't allow myself to be mistreated by a strange old man,
can I?"
Her words left Gordon nearly suffocating on his fury and caused his already burning face to hurt a lot more.
However, he couldn't find any fault in Cecilia's statement. His lips moved, but he couldn't utter a word.
In the end, he had no choice but to turn to the police for help. "Cecilia is the prime suspect. Are you all going to do nothing and just let her walk free?"
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instructions to arrest Cecilia.
The leader of the police squad replied, "Mr. Gordon Yancey, we understand your emotions, but as of now, there is no evidence that Ms. Yancey had anything to do with this crime. We cannot simply arrest someone."
"How can you call it 'simply arresting someone'? Cecilia and Christopher entered my daughter's ward, inflicted severe. injuries upon her, hired thugs to abduct my daughter, and even... harmed her. These are all claims made by the arrested suspects! Are you all afraid of Christopher? That's why you're shielding her?"
Gordon was so worked up that he accidentally spewed spittle all over Jackson's face.
The police's expression darkened. His stern demeanor became even more pronounced.
"Mr. Gordon Yancey, in consideration of your position as a family member of the victim, we will let this go for now. However, if you continue to make baseless accusations against public se**ants, we will take legal action accordingly. Furthermore, please refrain from spreading information without proof. There is no evidence linking Cecilia to Juliana's injuries in the hospital. I advise you to choose your words carefully, as it could be considered defamation."
Because he felt frustrated but unable to confront the police directly, Gordon decided to step back, saying, "I'm kind of emotional after I know what my daughter has endured. I apologize." When he heard this, the police softened his stance and offered an explanation. "We take action with enough evidence. Statements from suspects can only serve as a reference. We cannot simply arrest someone based solely on their accusations.
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The explanation was quite convincing, so those who had previously been unhappy with the police began to nod in agreement.
When he realized that applying additional pressure on the police wouldn't yield the desired results, Gordon decided to change his approach.
"Cecilia is the prime suspect in a serious crime. Are you all just going to stand by and do nothing?"
"Don't worry. We will extend an invitation to Ms. Yancey to cooperate with our investigation."
When he heard this, Gordon felt somewhat reassured but couldn't resist shooting Cecilia a menacing glare. "Don't get too comfortable. I'll gather the evidence required to put you behind bars!" Cecilia raised an eyebrow and retorted sarcastically, "Maybe you should save those words for Juliana. I'm sure she'd love to hear them."
She then addressed the nearby journalists' cameras with a carefully chosen statement, "I hope the online community will actively contribute to the search for evidence and bring the mastermind behind this crime to justice as soon as possible." While her statement genuinely conveyed her desire for justice, some perceived it as arrogance, as if she considered herself above the law. "Does she believe she's executed the perfect crime and think no one can uncover any evidence against her?"
"Even in the most flawless crimes, there are always traces left behind. It's just a matter of time until the evidence surfaces."
"Her arrogance won't save her; the day of reckoning is coming!"
"Those who commit such heinous crimes will face divine
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Onlookers continued to voice their anger and indignation at Cecilia's perceived arrogance.
When he saw Cecilia's arrogance, Jackson wiped the spittle from his face, broke free from his father's support, and stood tall.
He seemed to believe that by standing taller than Cecilia would help him assert dominance over her.
With thoughts of Juliana's hospital threat to end her life, he yearned to chew up all the bones of Cecilia and devour them! "Don't you worry. I'll personally put you in jail!"
In response to Jackson's angry expression, Cecilia uttered a single word, "SI**ish."
Even though he knew he was being manipulated and betrayed by Juliana, he still bent to her will. He had clearly been completely tamed and was beyond redemption.
"Mr. Jackson Yancey, as you search for evidence, don't forget to apply for your commercial driver's license and meet your obligations at the racing track, or I'll see to it that they're enforced," Cecilia taunted before she turned to the police. "Let's go. I'll cooperate with the investigation."
The police nodded and then turned his attention to the crowd.
"Gathering to cause trouble is against the law. Don't assume the law won't hold you accountable. Our detention cells at the police station are empty, meaning we can accommodate all of you. Disperse now, or you'll face severe consequences in the future."
The threat worked because it intimidated the more timid individuals who quickly lowered their heads and left quietly.
The once-crowded hospital lobby rapidly emptied.
The remaining people, some of whom had been hired by the
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Aware that prolonging the scene would harm their cause, Gordon turned and left.
When they saw the person in the lead had left, they followed suit.
Cecilia halted the man, who had suffered a head injury caused by her. "You are suspected of intentionally causing harm; you can't leave."
The man was naïve. He thought that by throwing a stone at Cecilia, she would respond in kind by throwing a stone back at him, and that would be the extent of the conflict.
The man panicked briefly but swiftly regained his composure. He was convinced that Cecilia was trying to intimidate him.
At that moment, many people were throwing stones and eggs, and Cecilia was preoccupied. It was impossible that she could identify the individual who had thrown the stone at her. Moreover, the entire lobby was crowded. Even with 360-degree surveillance cameras covering every angle, they wouldn't be of much help.
His confidence surged suddenly. Not only did he deny his actions, but he also attempted to shift the blame.
"I had no intention of leaving. You injured my head
intentionally. I'll hold you responsible. Either compensate me or face a lawsuit. It's your choice!"
Cecilia regarded the man as if he were a complete fool with his forehead bleeding. "The brain is marvelous, but it appears you lack one." With that, she raised her hand and pointed behind the man, saying, "You forgot to wipe your fingerprints off that stone."