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Chapter 6

Author: Bright Lights
In the footage, gone was the innocent, sweet-faced girl Scarlett usually pretended to be. Her face was twisted with rage as she shoved Madison off the rooftop with all her strength.

The look in Madison's eyes was one of pure disbelief.

Madison wasn't the only one. Standing nearby was Nova, who had just arrived at the rooftop in a fury.

The moment the footage appeared on screen, the courtroom erupted. The spectators in the gallery and the viewers watching online stared in stunned disbelief.

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    After being exposed, Alanna flew into a rage. Pointing a finger at me, she screamed hysterically, "You're lying! Shut up!""Everything you're saying is nonsense! You're slandering me! I'll hold you accountable for this! I'm Florence! I am the real Florence Kane!"I looked at her coldly and smiled. "You don't need to tell me. I've already filed a formal complaint with the appropriate authorities regarding what happened all those years ago."Every last one of you will answer for your crimes."As the investigation moved forward, Grandpa and Alanna were taken away on the spot.The truth that had been buried for decades was finally brought to light, restoring my mother's name at long last.In the end, Alanna was convicted of intentional murder and several other crimes and sentenced to death. Grandpa was convicted of harboring a criminal, bribery, and multiple other offenses, and was sentenced to prison.The officials who had accepted their bribes were prosecuted one after another.A

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    "You think you're worthy of calling yourself Florence Kane? You're nothing but a thief who stole someone else's life. Am I right, Alanna Meyer?"The courtroom fell instantly silent. Everyone was stunned by the name."Florence" began trembling violently."That's a lie! You're slandering me! I don't know any Alanna Meyer!"I ignored her hysterical shouting. Instead, I slowly turned toward the man sitting beside her, whose face was filled with astonishment."As for you, Tanner Kane, the celebrated philanthropist?" I curled my lips into a mocking smile."Maybe other people see you as a great man. But you're the one who sent your own daughter to her death so your late childhood friend's orphaned child could escape punishment."The color drained from Tanner's face. He slammed his hand against the table and shot to his feet."Judge! Accusations require evidence! You're making baseless allegations! Keep this up, and I'll sue you for defamation!"I looked directly into his clouded eyes

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    "I already lured Nova here. How are you planning to punish her?"Then Scarlett's voice rang out. It was the same voice countless people had once praised as sweet and charming, but now, it carried a chilling edge of cruelty and amusement."I'm going to ask you to do me a huge favor and die. Once you're dead, she'll be the prime suspect."Evan Roth, the school heartthrob, belongs to me. She dared to sit and eat with him behind my back. This is the price she has to pay."The moment those words ended, the recording captured the sickening sound of a body hitting the ground, followed by a piercing scream.The entire courtroom exploded.The gallery erupted into chaos as gasps, curses, and angry shouts echoed through the room.Those who had been defending Scarlett only moments ago now looked horrified and disgusted.Rachel collapsed to the floor, sobbing uncontrollably.At the defendant's table, Scarlett's face had gone deathly pale. Her entire body trembled violently."Florence" sho

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    In the footage, gone was the innocent, sweet-faced girl Scarlett usually pretended to be. Her face was twisted with rage as she shoved Madison off the rooftop with all her strength.The look in Madison's eyes was one of pure disbelief.Madison wasn't the only one. Standing nearby was Nova, who had just arrived at the rooftop in a fury. The moment the footage appeared on screen, the courtroom erupted. The spectators in the gallery and the viewers watching online stared in stunned disbelief."I can't believe it. She looks so sweet, but she actually murdered someone!""That look in her eyes was terrifying. She must've been hiding her true self all this time.""Oh, my God. How could Mr. Kane's family produce a great-granddaughter like this? She must've been led astray by bad influences. There's no way he knew anything about it!"In the courtroom, Madison's mother, Rachel Hale, began trembling violently. She pointed at Scarlett and screamed herself hoarse."Weren't you and my daugh

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    I looked up, and my steps came to an abrupt halt.The man standing there was the person most responsible for my mother's death—my grandfather, Tanner Kane.Even if I died, I would never forget that face.Whenever I encountered obstacles, whenever I felt tempted to give up, I would pull up videos of his award ceremonies and watch them over and over again.I used them to remind myself of one thing: until these hypocrites were dragged down from their pedestal and brought before the law, I could never retreat.Ahead of me, reporters surrounded him, each wearing an almost reverent expression."Mr. Kane, we didn't expect you to appear in person today. What would you like to say about this case?"Tanner let out a sigh. "Since they were young, I've always taught the children in our family to be kind and charitable. When they see someone in need, they should lend a helping hand."My great-granddaughter only got involved because she followed those teachings and tried to help a friend who

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