My brain was fried after the test. Now that I thought about it, it was odd that someone from the police department would contact me. Confused but curious, I decided to go.


    At the station, I was surprised to see a group of people I disliked.


    "Mr. ke ims to have uncovered the truth behind the false usations against you. ording to him, Ms. Harper and Mr. Payne are the masterminds behind it," the officer began, gesturing toward Julian.


    I frowned, shooting Julian a wary look. "What are you trying to pull this time?"


    "Serena, I''ve investigated everything. Kevin doctored the video on Elena''s orders. I didn''t have anything to do with it!" Julian said quickly, stepping forward to exin


    I crossed my arms and looked at the three.


    Elena''s face was pale as a sheet. "I... You said you forgave me back then,


    Serena. I didn''t know Kevin had someone secretly record the video to use against you."


    The entire scene felt like a ridiculous farce. I couldn''t help but scoff as I watched.


    "Ms. Ashford, how would you like to proceed?" the officer asked, turning to me.


    I nced at the three of them.


    Julian looked hopeful and desperate, as if solving this would win me back. Elena was pale, and her eyes were filled with fear and regret.


    Kevin, however, red at me with cold malice. "I knew you were Alex''s sister long before Elena ever approached me."


    A chill ran down my spine. Poor Elena. She thought she had hired Kevin as a pawn, but she''d been the real pawn all along.


    I pulled out my phone. "I have video evidence of Kevin stalking me. I want him prosecuted to the fullest extent of thew."


    Kevin immediately dropped his menacing demeanor. He even looked panicked.


    "As for the others..." I nced at Julian and Elena. "I won''t pursue charges. I have no interest in dragging this out any further."


    After stating my decision, I left the station. Julian followed me with determination.


    He blocked my path and begged, "Serena, please, let''s get back together."


    "Not happening. I''ve made myself very clear-I''m not getting back together with you," I replied, narrowing my eyes.


    Elena appeared behind him, her eyes brimming with tears as she approached me. "Serena, are you satisfied now?"


    I stared at her, bewildered. "Satisfied with what?"


    "Now, Julian belongs to you alone! Isn''t this exactly what you want?" she cried, wiping away her tears.


    │


    gave her a confused re. "Just


    because you value something


    doesn''t mean everyone else does.


    I''m letting this go, but I suggest you get your life together and stay out of mine."


    I turned to leave, but Julian trailed after me like a relentless fly.


    "Serena! Serena!"


    "And you! I''ll call Alex if you don''t stop following me!" I snapped at Julian.


    The threat worked. Julian froze in his tracks, looking frustrated and defeated.


    Then, I left without another word.


    "Didn''t you have a test today? Why are you back sote? Your food''s getting cold!" L stuffed the takeout she had bought for me into my hands.


    "I went to the police station after the test," I exined, taking the food "Turns out that video was Kevin''s doing Julian tracked down Elena and Kevin and handed them over to the police."