Ryan huffed and said, "The school would be liable for losing money. They wouldn''t dare to call the police. That''s why these two were let off the hook."


    Everyone nodded. "That makes sense."


    Lina chipped in, "Felicia, you had bettere to your senses soon. Continuing to be with a guy like Ryan will only bring your demise. I''m telling you, if he dares steal a million from the school now, he''ll be amon thief on the streets sooner rather thanter. Who knows, maybe he might steal from you as well."


    Everyone around the table cackled. Their mocking res swept over us.


    Felicia dug her nails into my palm. She couldn''t stand being framed.


    I squeezed her hand to console her and said softly, "Don''t pay them any attention."


    I had gotten used to this a long time ago. In addition, I''d asked n to investigate


    the lost money. His investigation would soon be published, and the truth would prevail. My attempts to clear my name now would be for naught.


    "Let''s eat."


    Although the seats at the event were segregated based on the level of importance, the dishes served were the same.


    I took a prawn and peeled the shell off for Felicia. She said hurriedly, "How could


    you do that for me? Put it down. I''ll do it myself."


    Iughed and asked, "Why? You''re my girlfriend. Why are you acting so


    courteous? If you insist on doing it yourself, I will get mad."


    "In that case, thanks."


    She was shy and nervous. Perhaps she still hadn''t gotten used to my influence.


    Mason''s voice was projected through a microphone. He said, "Everyone, it''s a rare asion to gather here together. I''ve prepared some gifts. Although they aren''t extremely valuable, they show my appreciation. Now, I''ll select seat numbers randomly. Those whose numbers are called out, pleasee forward to receive your gifts."


    I had to admit that Mason was very generous.


    Even the least valuable gift was a gold bracelet worth more than ten thousand dors. The atmosphere reached a boiling point when he got to the grand prize.


    It was a pair of Rolex watches that were part of the newest collection. The men''s variation was gold and studded with sapphires, while the female variation was rose gold and lined with rubies. The intricate arches made it a favorite among the youngsters.


    Dad had bought a pair this year for him and Mom. If my memory served me correctly, each should cost more than 60 thousand dors, totaling more than a hundred thousand dors.


    When Lina saw the prize, she was so excited that she nearly leaped out of her seat. "Please, please God bless me with this prize. I''m willing to exchange ten years of Ryan''s life for that watch."


    Ryan choked and nearly spit out his wine. The others around the table were in a simr predicament. Their eyeballs bulged out of their sockets in disbelief.


    It looked like this watch was extremely attractive. Scolding me was thest thing


    on their minds. Everyone stared at Mason unblinkingly, waiting for him to draw thest prize.


    I turned to Felicia and asked, "Do you like it? If you do, we can go to the store, and I''ll buy one for youter."


    She shook her head immediately and said, "No."