Resurrecting the Genius Within
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Isabelle pulled off his collar, revealing a large bruise.
Isabelle asked, “Got into another fight? With those same guys from last time?”
Joshua adjusted his collar back. “No, not them.”
A few days later, a surveillance video suddenly appeared on the Internet.
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The video quickly made its way to the social news feed, spreading like wildfire across the entire Taragon University forum at an incredible speed, and going viral in several schools.
“Is that really Isabelle? Not some Al face swap?”
“Isn’t that the same car the white–haired handsome guy drove at last year’s freshman welcoming party? There are less than six of those cars worldwide, and probably just this one in the country.”
“This is seriously creepy. The owner of the car has been screaming in agony the whole time. It’s giving me goosebumps. Do you think they’ll make it out alive?”
“What sort of hatred is this? Although I like Isabelle very much, no matter how deep the hatred was, this is way too much!”
“Why would Isabelle, who doesn’t prey on the vulnerable, resort to ramming someone to death?”
In the footage, the black sports car collides with a white SUV, ramming it into the wall repeatedly while accelerating. Each collision leaves the car’s body battered and disfigured, making it difficult to identify. Watching it unfold is truly frightening.
The agonized cries of the white SUV owner echoed throughout the entire footage, sending shivers down the spine of anyone who listened.
Finally, Isabelle calmly stepped out of the car.
That indifferent demeanour, combined with the heinous act, leaves everyone shocked and chilled to the bone.
The video showcases the moment when Isabelle visited the car repair workshop to locate Joshua and imparted a lesson to the deceitful car owner on Joshua’s behalf.
Someone had leaked it, and it spread like wildfire, thrusting Isabelle into the spotlight.
Isabelle received a call from Magnus as soon as she arrived at school.
On her way to the principal’s office, the students cast complex and shifting glances at her, as if Isabelle were some kind of savage monster.
They steered clear of her.
The footage had been posted by an anonymous account.
The headline was sensational. ‘Female College Student in Luxury Sports Car Rams SUV Driver Repeatedly.
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The footage quickly caught the media’s attention, prompting widespread coverage.
The headlines became increasingly attention–grabbing as well.
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The press in Taragon City closely monitored Taragon University and George. Acknowledging the connections between Isabelle, George, and Jim in the footage, they hesitated to report recklessly, fearing backlash.
“This footage doesn’t show everything, so we shouldn’t make assumptions without knowing the whole story. I trust Isabelle.”
“Yeah, something must have happened to push her to the edge. She wouldn’t lose control for no reason.”
“Isabelle is usually so rational. It’s odd for her to behave irrationally. Let’s wait for her side of the story.”
“I heard someone mention seeing this sports car at a noodle shop, with the front damaged from a crash. Is that accurate?”
“Do you think Joshua is aware of this? We can ask him when he gets here.”
Upon viewing the video Magnus forwarded to her, Isabelle nodded subtly, appearing composed as she spoke, “Yes, I did it.”
Magnus exhibited unusual restlessness, pacing the office fervently. He refrained from inquiring about the incident or assigning blame to Isabelle for her impulsive behaviour. He understood there had to be a rationale.
Moreover, Isabelle demonstrated a greater level of thoughtfulness in her conduct than anyone else.
“How’s the driver in the footage?” Magnus asked.
“Perfectly fine,” Isabelle replied.
Maybe just scared witless.
Magnus breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Isabelle’s admission.
However, he then voiced his apprehension. “You understand the magnitude of the attention this is attracting, right? The police have reached out to me. They’re sending an officer to investigate.”
Excluding the rational students at Taragon University who trusted Isabelle’s integrity, individuals on the internet and in nearby schools who blindly followed the trend without understanding the entire situation had already commenced cyberbullying.
Every reposted video was followed by a flood of hateful comments and curses. People were even digging up personal information about Isabelle.
Right as Isabelle was on the verge of speaking, the door to the principal’s office was thrust open vigorously from the exterior, and Joshua entered, breathing heavily.
He was carrying his laptop.
“It’s not what it looks like!” Joshua exclaimed.
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