When the Family Reads the Fake Heiress‘ Mind
Chapter 177 She Refused
Jean didn’t linger around the academy.
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She didn’t spare a single glance for Class Three, either. She knew that going head–to–head with them. would get her nowhere. If she really wanted to clear her name-
She needed to find proof that her account had been hacked.
The host’s Facebook account showed no signs of intrusion. No alerts from the security center, no strange logins, no spam posts….
It was like some mysterious force had used her account to leak exam answers in the class group chat and then vanished without a trace.
Of course, Jean knew she had to believe,in science.
Mysterious forces didn’t exist. Odds were, her account had been hacked.
But how was she supposed to track down who did it?
As she walked out of the academy, Jean dialed the principal’s number.
He was still waiting on her explanation.
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When the call connected, Jean spoke first. “Sir, hello. I’d like to ask for a bit more time to look into this. I’m not trying to avoid responsibility… I just need you to wait a little longer. Please don’t tell my mom or my brother yet…”
After ending the call with the principal, Jean rushed back to the Ginger family estate.
Sienna wasn’t home.
Dominic was likely still resting in his bedroom.
Jean headed straight for her room. As soon as she closed the door behind her, her phone started ringing.
She quickly pulled it from her pocket-
Easton’s name was flashing across the screen.
It had to be about the lawyer.
Jean answered, her voice lifting with anticipation. “Hey, Easton…”
“You probably already know why I’m calling” Easton’s voice was light, almost like damp feathers brushing
her ear.
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“I do.” Jean nodded, her eyes sparking with hope. “Is there progress on the Jolene situation?”
“Mhm.” Easton’s response was soft, emotionless.
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Chapter 177 She Refused
Easton gave a faint laugh. “I got in touch with Jolene–1
“But she refused.”
He said it plainly, with a touch of case in his tone, like her rejection didn’t bother him at all.
“She refused?”
Jean was surprised. Her brows furrowed, and her eyes flashed with confusion.
Jolene actually turned Easton down?
Considering his status, Jolene’s refusal said a lot. She clearly had her own leverage.
Which meant Jolene… wasn’t going to be easy to deal with.
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“She might’ve said no,” Easton’s voice continued in her ear, “but if I really wanted to, I have ways to make her agree…”
“What kind of ways?” Jean asked reflexively, without thinking.
Easton’s tone dipped into a low chuckle. “Mm, not telling. Might be a bit cruel… I only called to ask you-”
His voice suddenly dropped, colder now, edged with something sharp. “Do you need me to use those methods to bring Jolene to you? If so-”
“I don’t need it. Not for now.” Jean cut him off, her lips pressing into a thin line.
Easton went quiet for a beat, then asked with clear confusion in his voice, “Why the sudden change of
heart?”
Jean didn’t really know how to explain it.
She did want Jolene’s help with Asher – but it wasn’t like Jolene was her only option.
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