Today is the freshman registration day, and since there might be too many cars on campus which is unsafe, all vehicles from outsiders are not allowed in.
But Mrs. Hayes’ status ans she doesn’t need to worry about this, as the dean had already been inford about her coming.
Therefore, it took less than two minutes to drive from the dean’s comprehensive building No. 3 to the dormitory building.
By the ti Mrs. Hayes arrived, Jocelyn Hayes had already gotten a general understanding of the situation from Ariana Grant.
"Isn’t it just that she failed the interview, didn’t dare to vent at the SQ Corporation, and took it out on Ashley Shaw instead!"
Ariana Grant gave a thumbs up: "Spot on! But now, what should we do?"
Jocelyn Hayes patted Ariana Grant’s shoulder.
"Don’t worry, with my mom here, nothing will happen."
Ariana Grant had a quick introduction to the Hayes Family from Ashley Shaw earlier today.
Knowing their significant influence, she felt a bit relieved but didn’t forget Ashley Shaw’s instructions before leaving to inform Owen Sinclair about the situation.
She didn’t have Owen Sinclair’s contact information, but she had Shane Coleman’s.
After briefly explaining the situation to Shane Coleman, he said over the phone, "Don’t worry, I’ll tell Owen imdiately. Tell Ashley not to be afraid. Even if they falsely accuse her, I’m here. Don’t forget I’m a lawyer, I deal with these things for a living."
Ariana Grant felt reassured, as if she had taken a calming pill.
"Thank you..."
"What are you thanking for? We’re all on the sa side! Alright, I’ll call Uncle Owen first. If you need to do anything, I’ll let you know."
"Okay."
Ariana Grant didn’t dare waste ti and imdiately hung up the phone.
Just then, Mrs. Hayes arrived.
She left two guards in plain clothes downstairs and ca up by herself.
However, when she got there, she didn’t see the companions Jocelyn Hayes talked about. After asking, she realized it wasn’t Jocelyn Hayes in trouble, but her beloved new friend.
After understanding the basic situation, Mrs. Hayes comforted the two of them, "The truth will prevail, as long as she’s innocent, she won’t be falsely accused."
Jocelyn Hayes understood her mother’s implication.
If Ashley Shaw was truly soone who liked to slander others, she wouldn’t intervene.
She was confident in her judgnt of character, and even more in her brother’s, so she was certain Ashley Shaw was being frad.
However, her mother’s words made her sowhat uncomfortable.
Her attitude turned firm all of a sudden.
"Mom, Ashley is the first good friend I made in Aethelgard, I don’t want anything to happen to her. If anything happens to her, I’m not attending this school anymore."
Mrs. Hayes imdiately frowned and said, "What kind of talk is that?"
"The truth!"
"You—"
"Anyway, you must resolve this issue for , or I’ll follow through with what I said."
Mrs. Hayes was extrely frustrated.
But she couldn’t lose her temper with her only daughter.
Because Jocelyn Hayes was a premature baby with an anemic heart condition, unable to withstand any stress.
After thinking it over, she could only agree.
"No matter what the situation is, I’ll make sure she’s fine."
If it’s really slander, it’s not that big of a deal.
In short, her daughter’s happiness is most important.
Just as she was planning to go to the station to inquire about the case, Jocelyn Hayes suddenly said, "Mom, when they were taking Ashley away, I didn’t hear any sirens. You ca quickly, maybe they haven’t reached the campus gate yet. You drove here, hurry up and block them, it might still be in ti."
Realizing how important Ashley Shaw was to Jocelyn Hayes, Mrs. Hayes started taking it seriously too.
Mrs. Hayes nodded.
"Alright, I’ll go chase them down now and see if I’m on ti."
Not having to be taken in would be the best result.
Girls at this age are afraid of situations like this; even a single trip might scare them out of their wits.
"I’m going with you!" Jocelyn Hayes said.
Mrs. Hayes didn’t refuse and turned to leave.
Ariana Grant imdiately wanted to follow.
Jocelyn Hayes glanced at the "thief girl" still in the dormitory and said, "You stay here, don’t forget, we’ve inford the police."
"But Ashley’s situation is more urgent now."
"I promise you, Ashley will be back soon. If you co with us, there won’t be enough room in the car."
Ariana Grant had to nod in agreent.
Mrs. Hayes turned her head and said, "If you want to catch up, stop talking and let’s go."
Jocelyn Hayes promptly responded and quickly followed Mrs. Hayes downstairs.
anwhile, Ashley Shaw walked along with several police officers towards the campus gate.
Although she was trailing behind everyone, she still attracted a lot of quiet chatter from many new students.
So even recognized her.
"Isn’t she the one... who ca with Actor Sinclair?"
"Yeah, that’s her. Why is she with the police now? Did sothing happen?"
"I’m not sure... but with five police officers coming to take soone away, sothing significant must have happened."
Ashley Shaw thought she was soone who couldn’t be easily affected by external factors, but being escorted like this in front of many eyes made her feel uncomfortable.
Even her palms were slightly sweaty with cold sweat.
No matter how thick-skinned a person believes themselves to be, they’ll still feel embarrassed.
At this mont, she even wished they could take her to the station sooner.
Ashley Shaw took a deep breath and forced herself to appear calm.
She reminded herself that she was just cooperating with the police investigation, not committing any cri.
The walk to the gate, though ordinarily long, seed endless now.
By the ti she finally reached the gate, cold sweat had already ford on her forehead.
Seeing the police car, she even felt a sense of relief.
"Get in!"
The leading officer opened the car door for her.
Feeling embarrassed, Ashley Shaw quickly bent down and got in.
Only after getting in did she realize there was soone else in the back seat.
It wasn’t soone in a police uniform, but soone in black plain clothes.
The person turned their gaze towards her, and Ashley Shaw looked back.
He was a middle-aged man, dark-eyed, with a noticeable scar at the corner of his eye.
"You’re Ashley Shaw?" he asked expressionlessly, but a hint of disdain showed in his eyes.
Ashley Shaw noticed it.
She frowned slightly and nodded, "That’s , and you are?"
"Hugh York."
Last na York.
Ashley Shaw understood instantly.
For Hugh York to be sitting in a police car waiting for her implied he was in the law enforcent circle.
At that mont, her empathy towards Jensen Hayes deepened.
It’s people like Hugh York, who abuse their power, that spoil everything.
Yet, many people genuinely serve the public.
It’s people like Hugh York who ruin the public’s correct perception of the field.
Because Hugh York disliked her, Ashley Shaw also showed her dislike.
"Mr. York, I wonder what Miss York told you? Mixing personal with official matters like this, is it really okay? Aren’t you afraid of being accused of abusing authority and bullying ordinary folks without power or influence?"
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