Semua Bab I Didn't Go To The Library To Avoid Getting Set Up: Bab 1 - Bab 9

When I came out of the shower, I saw countless messages on my phone.When I swiped open my phone, I found that Josie had called me out in the university confession forum.[Red flag! Owen from our major harassed me in public for over two hours. Can the university do something about this?]Attached was a photo of me walking across campus. My hand lifted as I scratched an itch during a flare-up of my skin condition.My inbox exploded with messages.[How could you do something like that in public? Are you a pervert?][Is this really someone from our major who got into grad school? Is this kind of person even qualified?][So this is the so-called top student who got a recommendation, looks down on everyone, and even harasses a female classmate? Disgusting!]At the same time, Josie texted me.[Owen, I didn’t expect you to do something like that to me! I don’t want to escalate this. Write me a letter of apology, and I will clarify things for you.]I sneered and replied indifferently

“What have I taught you? I told you not to use my name to threaten other students. Did you even listen to me?“You’re despicable! You aren’t a part of the Xander family from now on!“I already spoke to the dean. Your disciplinary action has been upgraded to expulsion, effective immediately. I have to put my principles before my family. You’ll only grow after facing the consequences you deserve!”The live chat erupted.[What kind of jerk makes his own brother disown him?][And he is a university student! This person should be in jail!]When I read the live chat, a storm of emotions churned in my chest.Even though I had known Henry would betray me, it still hurt more than I expected.It was only after my death in my past life that I learned the truth. Henry had always harbored feelings for Josie. That was why he had helped her frame his own brother without hesitation.Since he no longer acknowledged me as family, why should I acknowledge him?I clenched my fists and looked str

“Let’s also talk about how she used that paper to secure her graduate school spot. I wrote that paper. I gave it to you because I thought you needed publications for your appraisal this year. Yet somehow, it ended up in her hands. Don’t you think you owe me an explanation?”The moment Henry heard that, his composure cracked.He knew very well that if this were just defamation, things could still be smoothed over with an apology. But once academic misconduct was involved, it was a different story altogether. That would be academic fraud.And if it were confirmed, not only would Josie be finished, but Henry would lose his lecturer position and face a full investigation.“Even if this was just a misunderstanding, did you have to blow it up this far? Don’t you know that Josie needs two more years to graduate? If you do this, how’s she supposed to stay at the university?”For a moment, I almost could not believe my ears.These were words coming from my own brother!“Henry Xander, are

[Exactly! Just look at his gaze! He clearly wants her to take off her clothes to display her wounds. That’s disgusting!]Henry angrily slammed his hands on the table.“Josie, at a time like this, when he’s already smearing you and spreading lies, just roll up your sleeves and show everyone exactly how he bullied you on campus!”Josie’s eyes reddened instantly.She bit her bottom lip hesitantly and glanced toward the livestream camera.Then, tears streamed down her face.“I’m sorry. I lied…”She could not complete her sentence and trailed off.It was only after repeated urging from the crowd and the live chat alike that she finally told her so-called “truth.”In her version of events, we had once shared a brief romantic relationship. After we broke up, I supposedly continued harassing her, refusing to let go. Left with no other choice, she claimed she had resorted to this method just to make me stop.I disagreed with her twisted logic, but I had to admit that she was really go